Basculin Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Basculin in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaBasculin Pokemon Scarlet 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 Scarlet Basculin Sprites
Pokémon Scarlet Basculin Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Basculin via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Aqua Jet | water | Lv. 12 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 16 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Soak | water | Lv. 28 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 32 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Final Gambit | fighting | Lv. 40 |
| Wave Crash | water | Lv. 44 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 48 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 52 |
| Head Smash | rock | Lv. 56 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Basculin Locations
Basculin can be caught in 11 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including South Province Area Four. The most reliable spawn is at Tagtree Thicket, where you'll find it between Lv. 26 and 32 by underwater with a spawn weight of 60.
South Province Area Four
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 16-20LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-20LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-20RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-20RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
South Province Area Five
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 17-21LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 17-21LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-23RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-23RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
South Province Area Six
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 37-40LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 37-40LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 37-40RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 37-40RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
East Province Area One
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 18-23RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 18-23RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
East Province Area Two
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 19-23RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-23RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
East Province Area Three
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 24-28LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 24-28LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 23-29RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 23-29RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
West Province Area One
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 15-17RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 15-17RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
West Province Area Two
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 22-29RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 22-29RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
West Province Area Three
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 28-30LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 28-30LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 32-35RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 32-35RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
Glaseado Mountain
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 36-39Northern Mountain · LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 36-39Northern Mountain · LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 34-40Northern Mountain · RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 34-40Northern Mountain · RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
Tagtree Thicket
4 encounters- underwaterLv. 29-32LakeRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 29-32LakeBlue-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 26-32RiversideRed-Striped60Weight
- underwaterLv. 26-32RiversideBlue-Striped60Weight
