Buizel Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Buizel in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 51 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Buizel Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry
It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental.
Pokemon Pearl Buizel Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Buizel Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Buizel via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sonic Boom | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Sport | water | Lv. 1 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 3 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 6 |
| Pursuit | dark | Lv. 10 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Aqua Jet | water | Lv. 21 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 28 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 36 |
| Razor Wind | normal | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Buizel Locations
Buizel can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Valley Windworks Area, Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town, and Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 213 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm no).
Valley Windworks Area
8 encounters- walkLv. 7Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 810%Uncommon
- walkLv. 9Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 9Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 9Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 9Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 9Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 9Radar off1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
8 encounters- walkLv. 820%Frequent
- walkLv. 910%Uncommon
- walkLv. 10Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Radar off1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
8 encounters- walkLv. 1020%Frequent
- walkLv. 1110%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 12Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 12Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 12Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 12Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 12Radar off1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 213 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 20Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 2110%Uncommon
Sinnoh Route 224 Area
5 encounters- walkLv. 23Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare