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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 Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Basculin in Pokémon Shield. 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 Shield
Galar

Basculin Pokemon Shield 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 Shield Basculin Sprites

Basculin front-facing sprite from Pokémon ShieldPrimary
Basculin shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon ShieldShiny

Pokémon Shield Basculin Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
Tail WhipnormalLv. 1
Water GunwaterLv. 1
TacklenormalLv. 4
FlailnormalLv. 8
Aqua JetwaterLv. 12
BitedarkLv. 16
Scary FacenormalLv. 20
HeadbuttnormalLv. 24
SoakwaterLv. 28
CrunchdarkLv. 32
Take DownnormalLv. 36
Final GambitfightingLv. 40
Aqua TailwaterLv. 44
ThrashnormalLv. 48
Double EdgenormalLv. 52
Head SmashrockLv. 56

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shield Basculin Locations

Basculin can be caught in 9 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Ballimere Lake, Motostoke Riverbank, and Snowslide Slope. The most reliable spawn is at Ballimere Lake, where you'll find it between Lv. 60 and 65 by surfing on water with a 100% encounter rate.

Hulbury

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 20-24
    Blue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    10%Uncommon

North Lake Miloch

1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 14-16
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    2%Very Rare

Motostoke Riverbank

2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    35%Frequent
  • surf
    Lv. 40-43
    Visible encountersBlue‑Striped Form
    65%50%55%30%30%10%70%35%50%
    Surfing

Frigid Sea

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    30%Frequent

Giants Foot

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%
    Surfing

Giants Bed

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form
    33%33%33%33%25%25%33%33%
    Surfing

Snowslide Slope

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    40%Frequent

Roaring Sea Caves

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%
    Surfing

Ballimere Lake

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • surf
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form
    26%26%26%26%20%100%26%100%26%
    Surfing