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Basculin, the Hostile Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Basculin
ID:#550Hostile Pokémon
Height
1.0m
Weight
18.0kg
Catch Rate
25
Exp
161

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
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Basculin 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

Basculin front-facing sprite from Pokémon Ultra SunPrimary
Basculin back-facing sprite from Pokémon Ultra SunReverse
Basculin shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Ultra SunShiny
Basculin shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon Ultra SunShiny Reverse

Pokémon Ultra Sun Basculin Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Basculin via various methods in Pokémon Ultra Sun.

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
Tail WhipnormalLv. 1
Water GunwaterLv. 1
UproarnormalLv. 3
HeadbuttnormalLv. 5
BitedarkLv. 7
Aqua JetwaterLv. 9
Chip AwaynormalLv. 11
Take DownnormalLv. 14
CrunchdarkLv. 17
Aqua TailwaterLv. 20
SoakwaterLv. 23
Double EdgenormalLv. 26
Scary FacenormalLv. 30
FlailnormalLv. 34
Final GambitfightingLv. 38
ThrashnormalLv. 42
Head SmashrockLv. 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 spots
    Lv. 10-21
    25%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-16
    25%Frequent

Brooklet Hill South

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-21
    25%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-16
    25%Frequent

Malie Garden Area

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-33
    15%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-28
    25%Frequent

Vast Poni Canyon Northwest

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-51
    20%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-46
    25%Frequent