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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 The Crown Tundra: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Basculin in The Crown Tundra. 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.

The Crown Tundra
Galar

Basculin The Crown Tundra 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.

The Crown Tundra Basculin Sprites

Basculin front-facing sprite from The Crown TundraPrimary
Basculin shiny front-facing sprite from The Crown TundraShiny

The Crown Tundra Basculin Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Basculin via various methods in The Crown Tundra.

Moves are shared with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

MoveTypeRequirement
tail whip—Lv. 1
water gun—Lv. 1
tackle—Lv. 4
flail—Lv. 8
aqua jet—Lv. 12
bite—Lv. 16
scary face—Lv. 20
headbutt—Lv. 24
soak—Lv. 28
crunch—Lv. 32
take down—Lv. 36
final gambit—Lv. 40
aqua tail—Lv. 44
thrash—Lv. 48
double edge—Lv. 52
head smash—Lv. 56

End of Move Database

The Crown Tundra Basculin Locations

Basculin can be caught in 6 locations across The Crown Tundra, including Ballimere Lake 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.

Frigid Sea

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersRed-Striped Form
    Fishing
    30%Frequent
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    30%Frequent

Giants Foot

Crown Tundra4 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersRed-Striped Form
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersRed-Striped Form
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%
    Surfing
  • 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 Tundra4 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersRed-Striped Form
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersRed-Striped Form
    33%33%33%33%25%25%33%33%
    Surfing
  • 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 Tundra2 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersRed-Striped Form
    Fishing
    40%Frequent
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersBlue-Striped Form
    Fishing
    40%Frequent

Roaring Sea Caves

Crown Tundra2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersRed-Striped Form
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%
    Surfing
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form
    25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%
    Surfing

Ballimere Lake

Crown Tundra4 encounters
  • fishing
    Lv. 60-65
    Hidden encountersRed-Striped Form
    Fishing
    20%Frequent
  • surf
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encountersRed-Striped Form
    26%26%26%26%20%100%26%100%26%
    Surfing
  • 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