#0550 · Gen 5 · 460 BST
Basculin
A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 98 base Speed. Common ability: Reckless.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/100/76/90/67/106
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/158/128/145/117/165
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Basculin
Basculin is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 460. A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 98 base Speed. Common ability: Reckless.
Best stat: Speed (98 base)
Basculin's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 92 base Attack and 98 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Reckless
- Adaptability
- Mold Breaker
How to use Basculin competitively
Open the damage calculator with Basculin selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Basculin appears in the species dropdown. Drop Basculin into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0550 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Reckless, Adaptability, Mold Breaker |
| Base Stat Total | 460 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 92 / 65 / 80 / 55 / 98 |