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'''Basculin''' (Japanese: '''バスラオ''' ''Basslao'') is a {{type|Water}}-type Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]] and is set to appear in [[Pokémon Black and White]]. Its classification is the Violent Pokémon. It has two forms which are dependent on the version. It is basically another [[Magikarp]] except Basculin can learn TMs and Basculin doesn't evolve.
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'''Basculin''' (Japanese: '''バスラオ''' ''Basurao'') is a {{type|Water}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
   
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== Appearance ==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
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Basculin is a fish-like Pokémon. In its red form, two parts of its body are separated by a bright red-orange stripe and has spiky white fins. Its blue form, however, will replace the red-orange stripe with a blue one, and its fins and eyes have a sleeker design.
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Basculin is a fish-like Pokémon. In its red form, two parts of its body are separated by a bright red-orange stripe and has spiky white fins. Its blue form has a sleeker design, notably seen on its its fins and eyes.
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===Behavior===
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Basculin are aggressive, violent Pokémon. Blue and Red Basculin do not get along and often fight. However, on rare occasions, members of one school might mingle with the other's school.
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
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{{Game Locations
  
{{Game Locations
 
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|backcolor={{Water}}
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|type={{Water}}
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|blackwhite=[[Unova Route 1|Route 1]], [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]], [[Unova Route 6|Route 6]], [[Unova Route 11|Route 11]], [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]], [[Striaton City]], [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Unova Victory Road|Victory Road]], [[Giant Chasm]], [[Abundant Shrine]], [[Lostlorn Forest]]
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|blackwhite=[[Surf]] or fish
  
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|bwrarity={{tt|Common|Using Surf or Fishing}}
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|black2white2= [[Unova Route 1|Route 1]], [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]], [[Unova Route 6|Route 6]], [[Unova Route 11|Route 11]], [[Unova Route 12|Route 12]], [[Unova Route 13|Route 13]], [[Unova Route 19|Route 19]], [[Unova Route 20|Route 20]], [[Unova Route 22|Route 22]], [[Unova Route 23|Route 23]], [[Aspertia City]], [[Relic Passage]], [[Striaton City]], [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Relic Passage]], [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Clay Tunnel]], [[Abundant Shrine]], [[Village Bridge]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Undella Town]], [[Humilau City]], [[Giant Chasm]], [[Victory Road]], [[Nature Preserve]]
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|b2w2rarity={{tt|Common|Using Surf or Fishing}}
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = [[Trade]]
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|orasrarity = None}}
   
 
===Pokédex Entries===
  
===Pokédex Entries===
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|name=Basculin
  
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|backcolor={{Water}}
  
 
|black=Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they'll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
 
|black=Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they'll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
 
|white=Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.
  
|white=Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.
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|black 2=Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.
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|white 2=Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.
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|x=Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.
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|y=Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.}}
   
 
===Learnset===
  
===Learnset===
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====Leveling====
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{{Movessettop
  
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|backcolor={{Water}}
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{{Movessettop|type=Water|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Water Gun]]'''|40|100|25|Water|Special}}
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|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|4|[[Uproar]]|90|100|10|Normal|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|7|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|10|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical}}
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|1|'''[[Water Gun]]'''|40|100|25|{{type|Water}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|13|'''[[Aqua Jet]]'''|40|100|20|Water|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|16|[[Chip Away]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Take Down]]|90|85|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|24|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|Dark|Physical}}
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|4|[[Uproar]]|90|100|10|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
  
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{{Movessetmid|28|'''[[Aqua Tail]]'''|90|90|10|Water|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|32|[[Soak]]|-|100|20|Water|Status}}
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|7|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|36|[[Double-Edge]]|120|100|15|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|41|[[Scary Face]]|-|100|10|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|46|[[Flail]]|-|100|15|Normal|Physical}}
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|10|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|{{type|Dark}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|51|[[Final Gambit]]|-|100|5|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|56|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Water}}
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|13|'''[[Aqua Jet]]'''|40|100|20|{{type|Water}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|16|[[Chip Away]]|70|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|20|[[Take Down]]|90|85|20|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|24|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|{{type|Dark}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|28|'''[[Aqua Tail]]'''|90|90|10|{{type|Water}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|32|[[Soak]]|-|100|20|{{type|Water}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
  
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|36|[[Double-Edge]]|120|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|41|[[Scary Face]]|-|100|10|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
  
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|46|[[Flail]]|-|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|51|[[Final Gambit]]|-|100|5|{{type|Fighting}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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|56|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
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{{Movessetend
  
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|backcolor={{Water}}
  
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===Sprites===
  
===Sprites===
 
{{GenVPokéSprites
  
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|bgcolor={{Water}}
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|type={{Water}}
 
|name = Basculin
  
|name = Basculin
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|bwspr =Basculin-Red-Striped BW.gif
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|bwsprs =BasculinRedShinyBW.gif
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|bwsprf =Basculin-Blue-Striped BW.gif
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|bwsprfs =BasculinBlueShinyBW.gif
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|Vback =BasculinRedBackBW.gif
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|Vbackf =BasculinBlueBackBW.gif
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|Vbackfs =BasculinBlueBackShinyBW.gif
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|xyspr=BasculinRedXY.gif
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|xysprs=BasculinRedShinyXY.gif
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|xysprf=BasculinBlueXY.gif
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|xysprfs=BasculinBlueShinyXY.gif
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|VIback=BasculinRedBackXY.gif
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|VIbacks=BasculinRedBackShinyXY.gif
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|VIbackf=BasculinBlueBackXY.gif
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|VIbackfs=BasculinBlueBackShinyXY.gif
 
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== Trivia ==
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==Trivia==
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*Basculin appears to be based on a piranha.
  
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*Its name is probably a combination of Bass and Masculin.
  
 
*Basculin was first shown within footage from the Pokémon Searcher BW tour on August 7, 2010. It was used by Cheren in the demo. It was officially revealed on the October issue of Coro Coro on September 11, 2010.
  
*Basculin was first shown within footage from the Pokémon Searcher BW tour on August 7, 2010. It was used by Cheren in the demo. It was officially revealed on the October issue of Coro Coro on September 11, 2010.
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*While most Pokémon can have up to 3 abilities legitimately (two primary abilities and a hidden ability), Basculin can legitimately have four, as an NPC in [[Driftveil City]] in Pokémon White trades away a Blue-Striped Basculin with the ability [[Rock Head]].
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*Basculin's Red Stripe Forme is exclusive to Pokémon Black while its Blue Stripe Forme is exclusive to Pokémon White. Its forms do not change, it's the first Pokémon to do this.
  
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*Basculin and [[Zweilous]] are both Hostile Pokémon.
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**Though with the use of the [[Super Rod]] or surf on a Rare Pokémon spot will always yield the opposite form.
  
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*Basculin is one of the few, if only, Pokémon in the game "proven" to be consumed by humans; the PokéDex refers to them as "remarkably tasty".
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*While most Pokémon can have up to 3 abilities legitimately (two primary abilities and and a hidden ability), Basculin can legitimately have four, as an NPC in [[Driftveil City]] in Pokémon White trades away a Blue-Striped Basculin with the ability [[Rock Head]].
  
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*Both Basculin & Zweilous are both the same species being Hostile Pokemon.
  
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===Origin===
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Basculin is most likely based on a bass and a piranha.
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===Etymology===
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Basculin's English name seems to be a combination of "bass" and "masculine".
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==Gallery==
   
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Revision as of 01:31, 9 January 2016

Template:Basculin Basculin (Japanese: バスラオ Basurao) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology

Physiology

Basculin is a fish-like Pokémon. In its red form, two parts of its body are separated by a bright red-orange stripe and has spiky white fins. Its blue form has a sleeker design, notably seen on its its fins and eyes.

Behavior

Basculin are aggressive, violent Pokémon. Blue and Red Basculin do not get along and often fight. However, on rare occasions, members of one school might mingle with the other's school.

Evolution

Basculin does not evolve.

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Route 1, Route 3, Route 6, Route 11, Route 14, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Dragonspiral Tower, Victory Road, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest Common
Black 2 and White 2 Route 1, Route 3, Route 6, Route 11, Route 12, Route 13, Route 19, Route 20, Route 22, Route 23, Aspertia City, Relic Passage, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Relic Passage, Lostlorn Forest, Clay Tunnel, Abundant Shrine, Village Bridge, Dragonspiral Tower, Undella Town, Humilau City, Giant Chasm, Victory Road, Nature Preserve Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Pokédex Entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
4 Uproar 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
7 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
13 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
16 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
20 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
24 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Aqua Tail 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
32 Soak - 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status
36 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
41 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
46 Flail - 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
51 Final Gambit - 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
56 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Template:GenVPokéSprites

Trivia

  • Basculin was first shown within footage from the Pokémon Searcher BW tour on August 7, 2010. It was used by Cheren in the demo. It was officially revealed on the October issue of Coro Coro on September 11, 2010.
  • While most Pokémon can have up to 3 abilities legitimately (two primary abilities and a hidden ability), Basculin can legitimately have four, as an NPC in Driftveil City in Pokémon White trades away a Blue-Striped Basculin with the ability Rock Head.
  • Basculin and Zweilous are both Hostile Pokémon.
  • Basculin is one of the few, if only, Pokémon in the game "proven" to be consumed by humans; the PokéDex refers to them as "remarkably tasty".

Origin

Basculin is most likely based on a bass and a piranha.

Etymology

Basculin's English name seems to be a combination of "bass" and "masculine".

Gallery

See also

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