Basculin Pokémon Ultra Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Basculin in Pokémon Ultra Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 58 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Ultra Sun
AlolaBasculin Pokemon Ultra Sun Pokedex Entry
Though it differs from other Basculin in several respects, including demeanor—this one is gentle—I have categorized it as a regional form given the vast array of shared qualities.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Basculin Sprites
Pokémon Ultra Sun Basculin Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Basculin via various methods in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Uproar | normal | Lv. 3 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 7 |
| Aqua Jet | water | Lv. 9 |
| Chip Away | normal | Lv. 11 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 14 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 17 |
| Aqua Tail | water | Lv. 20 |
| Soak | water | Lv. 23 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 26 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 34 |
| Final Gambit | fighting | Lv. 38 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 42 |
| Head Smash | rock | Lv. 46 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Ultra Sun Basculin Locations
Basculin can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Ultra Sun, including Brooklet Hill North and Brooklet Hill South. The most reliable spawn is at Vast Poni Canyon Northwest, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 46 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 25% encounter rate.
Brooklet Hill North
2 encounters- bubbling spotsLv. 10-2125%Frequent
- super rodLv. 10-1625%Frequent
Brooklet Hill South
2 encounters- bubbling spotsLv. 10-2125%Frequent
- super rodLv. 10-1625%Frequent
Malie Garden Area
2 encounters- bubbling spotsLv. 10-3315%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 10-2825%Frequent
Vast Poni Canyon Northwest
2 encounters- bubbling spotsLv. 10-5120%Frequent
- super rodLv. 10-4625%Frequent
