Basculin
Water-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 490.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Aqua Tail
Same-type attack bonus on Aqua Tail. Aqua Tail costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Basculin takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 490
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 7 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,194 CP
Basculin moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.5s | 18 | 1.36 |
| Aqua Tail Best STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Muddy Water STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Muddy Water | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Basculin is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Basculin
How to get Basculin
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 7 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 51 | 1,807 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 51 | 1,956 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,157 | 1,224 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,440 | 1,523 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,157 | 1,224 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 875 | 925 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,157 | 1,224 |
Is Basculin good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Basculin has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (189), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 92 |
| Lv 3 | 155 |
| Lv 4 | 218 |
| Lv 5 | 282 |
| Lv 6 | 345 |
| Lv 7 | 408 |
| Lv 8 | 471 |
| Lv 9 | 534 |
| Lv 10 | 597 |
| Lv 11 | 657 |
| Lv 12 | 716 |
| Lv 13 | 776 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 836 |
| Lv 15 | 896 |
| Lv 16 | 955 |
| Lv 17 | 1,015 |
| Lv 18 | 1,075 |
| Lv 19 | 1,134 |
| Lv 20 | 1,194 |
| Lv 21 | 1,254 |
| Lv 22 | 1,314 |
| Lv 23 | 1,373 |
| Lv 24 | 1,433 |
| Lv 25 | 1,493 |
| Lv 26 | 1,553 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,612 |
| Lv 28 | 1,672 |
| Lv 29 | 1,732 |
| Lv 30 | 1,792 |
| Lv 31 | 1,822 |
| Lv 32 | 1,851 |
| Lv 33 | 1,881 |
| Lv 34 | 1,911 |
| Lv 35 | 1,941 |
| Lv 36 | 1,971 |
| Lv 37 | 2,001 |
| Lv 38 | 2,031 |
| Lv 39 | 2,060 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,090 |
| Lv 41 | 2,117 |
| Lv 42 | 2,144 |
| Lv 43 | 2,170 |
| Lv 44 | 2,197 |
| Lv 45 | 2,225 |
| Lv 46 | 2,252 |
| Lv 47 | 2,280 |
| Lv 48 | 2,307 |
| Lv 49 | 2,335 |
| Lv 50 | 2,363 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0550
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 18.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Game ID
- V0550_POKEMON_BASCULIN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Basculin in Pokemon GO?
Basculin's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Aqua Tail (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Basculin's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Basculin takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Basculin's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Basculin reaches 2,363 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,090 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Basculin?
A perfect 15/15/15 Basculin shows 1,194 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,493 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Basculin in Pokemon GO?
Basculin spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 7 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Basculin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Basculin is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.