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
GalarBasculin 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
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.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 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- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersRed-Striped FormFishing30%Frequent
- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersBlue-Striped FormFishing30%Frequent
Giants Foot
Crown Tundra4 encounters- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersRed-Striped FormFishing20%Frequent
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encountersRed-Striped Form25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%Surfing
- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersBlue-Striped FormFishing20%Frequent
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%Surfing
Giants Bed
Crown Tundra4 encounters- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersRed-Striped FormFishing20%Frequent
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encountersRed-Striped Form33%33%33%33%25%25%33%33%Surfing
- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersBlue-Striped FormFishing20%Frequent
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form33%33%33%33%25%25%33%33%Surfing
Snowslide Slope
Crown Tundra2 encounters- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersRed-Striped FormFishing40%Frequent
- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersBlue-Striped FormFishing40%Frequent
Roaring Sea Caves
Crown Tundra2 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encountersRed-Striped Form25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%Surfing
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form25%25%25%25%20%20%25%25%Surfing
Ballimere Lake
Crown Tundra4 encounters- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersRed-Striped FormFishing20%Frequent
- surfLv. 60-65Visible encountersRed-Striped Form26%26%26%26%20%100%26%100%26%Surfing
- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersBlue-Striped FormFishing20%Frequent
- surfLv. 60-65Visible encountersBlue-Striped Form26%26%26%26%20%100%26%100%26%Surfing
