Buizel Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Buizel in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 57 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohBuizel Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Buizel Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Buizel Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Buizel via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Buizel Locations
Buizel can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Sinnoh Route 213 Area and Valley Windworks Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 213 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 23 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Valley Windworks Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 910%Uncommon
- walkLv. 10Radar off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 114%Very Rare
- walkLv. 11Radar off1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
3 encounters- walkLv. 1010%Uncommon
- walkLv. 114%Very Rare
- walkLv. 11Radar off1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
6 encounters- walkLv. 2510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 23Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 23Radar off1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 213 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 2320%Frequent
- walkLv. 25Night10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 254%Very Rare
- walkLv. 25Radar off1%Very Rare