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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
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Basculin Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Basculin in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Basculin Pokemon Legends: Arceus 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 Legends: Arceus Basculin Sprites

Basculin front-facing sprite from Pokémon Legends: ArceusPrimary
Basculin shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Legends: ArceusShiny

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Basculin Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Basculin via various methods in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

MoveTypeRequirement
No level up moves.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Basculin Locations

Basculin can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Legends: Arceus, including Avaluggs Legacy and Fabled Spring. The most reliable spawn is at Tranquility Cove, where you'll find it between Lv. 31 and 34 by land with a variable spawn rate.

Avaluggs Legacy

4 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 49-52 → Lv. 64-67 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water
    Nearby
  • land
    Lv. 63-65 → Lv. 78-80 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Nearby
  • land
    Lv. 49-52 → Lv. 64-67 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water
    Nearby
  • land
    Lv. 63-65 → Lv. 78-80 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Nearby

Fabled Spring

2 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 43-46 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water
  • land
    Lv. 43-46 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water

Firespit Island

3 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 36-38 → Lv. 51-53 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Nearby
  • land
    Lv. 41-44 → Lv. 56-59 (post-story)
    White‑Striped (Male)
    Water
    Nearby
  • land
    Lv. 36-38 → Lv. 51-53 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Nearby

Hearts Crag

2 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 49-52 → Lv. 64-67 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water
  • land
    Lv. 49-52 → Lv. 64-67 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water

Lake Acuity

2 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 53-56 → Lv. 68-71 (post-story)
    Generation VIIIWhite‑Striped
    Water
  • land
    Lv. 53-56 → Lv. 68-71 (post-story)
    Generation VIIIWhite‑Striped
    Water

Pearl Settlement

2 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 49-52 → Lv. 64-67 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water
    Nearby
  • land
    Lv. 49-52 → Lv. 64-67 (post-story)
    White‑Striped
    Water
    Nearby

Islespy Shore

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 41-44 → Lv. 56-59 (post-story)
    White‑Striped (Male)
    Water
    Nearby

Tranquility Cove

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 31-34 → Lv. 46-49 (post-story)
    White‑Striped (Female)
    Water