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Blue-striped Basculin

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Hostile Pokémon

New Logora #45
National #550

Water

Damage Taken*

×4:	N/A
×2:	Electric Grass
×1:	Bug Dark Dragon Fairy Fighting Flying Ghost Ground Normal Poison Psychic Rock
×0.5:	Fire Ice Steel Water
×0.25:	N/A
×0:	N/A

Abilities

Rock Head: Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Adaptability: Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
Mold Breaker hidden ability: Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Base Stats (460 total)

HP: 70	70
Attack: 92	92
Defense: 65	65
Sp. Atk: 80	80
Sp. Def: 55	55
Speed: 98	98

Size

Height: 3'3" / 1 m
Weight: 39.7 lbs / 18 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Water 2

Evolutionary Family

Basculin: Base form

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Siamacho: Trade while holding Berserk Gene

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

Known for their violence, these Pokémon have the most fights with schools of red-striped Basculin.

Blue-striped Basculin used to be a common food source. They apparently have an inoffensive, light flavor.

Misc Data

Catch Rate: 25
Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Green

Body Shape

Fins Fins

Locations

New Logora	Route NL3, Route NL6, Route NL12 / Falantr Docks, Route NL15, Route NL21

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
1^RL	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
1^RL	Flail	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100%	25	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
4	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.
7	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
10	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
13	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	20	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
16	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.
20	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
24	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
28	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
32	Soak	Water	Other	—	100%	20	The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.
36	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
41	Scary Face	Normal	Other	—	100%	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
46	Flail	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
51	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	*	100%	5	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
56	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

TM/HM Moves

#	Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
006	Toxic	Poison	Other	—	90%	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
007	Hail	Ice	Other	—	—%	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
010	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100%	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
012	Taunt	Dark	Other	—	100%	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
013	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100%	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
017	Protect	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
018	Rain Dance	Water	Other	—	—%	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
021	Frustration	Normal	Physical	*	100%	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
027	Return	Normal	Physical	*	100%	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
032	Double Team	Normal	Other	—	—%	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
042	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
044	Rest	Psychic	Other	—	—%	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045	Attract	Normal	Other	—	100%	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
048	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
055	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
087	Swagger	Normal	Other	—	85%	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088	Sleep Talk	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090	Substitute	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
100	Confide	Normal	Other	—	—%	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H03	Surf	Water	Special	90	100%	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.
H04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
H05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100%	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.
H06	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100%	10	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
ZC02	Bravado	Normal	Other	—	100%	20	The user boasts about its own abilities and demoralizes the target, raising the user's Attack but lowering the target's Defense.
ZC03	Drag Under	Water	Special	60	100%	10	The user drags the foe under the water with it, holding it down until the next turn. The target cannot attack while underwater.
ZC08	Daring Dash	Normal	Physical	95	85%	15	The user makes a brave charge at the target that fills it with courage. It may raise the user's Attack and Speed.
ZC52	Berry Share	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53	Hidden Gift	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54	Clear Sky	Normal	Other	—	—%	5	The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
Amaze	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brine	Water	Special	65	100%	10	If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Captivate	Normal	Other	—	100%	20	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Confound	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	*	100%	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Endure	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100%	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Ice Water	Water	Special	80	100%	15	The user shoots painfully cold water at its target. This may also freeze the target.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100%	10	The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Scale Shot	Dragon	Physical	25	90%	20	The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100%	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
Agility	Psychic	Other	—	—%	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100%	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85%	10	The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100%	20	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85%	15	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Other Official Images

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Red-striped Basculin: Alternate form with a different ability. Wild Basculin may be either form, sometimes depending on location.