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Basculin (バスラオ Basslao)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#550
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$BAS-koo-linn$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	70	Species:	Hostile Pokémon
Attack:	92	Type(s):	Water
Defense:	65	Height:	1.0 m
Special Atk:	80	Weight:	18 kg
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Reckless Adaptability Mold Breaker (Dream World)
Speed:	98	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	460	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Basculin (バスラオ Basslao)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#550
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$BAS-koo-linn$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	70	Species:	Hostile Pokémon
Attack:	92	Type(s):	Water
Defense:	65	Height:	1.0 m
Special Atk:	80	Weight:	18 kg
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Rock Head Adaptability Mold Breaker (Dream World)
Speed:	98	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	460	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Basculin (Japanese: バスラオ Basslao) is a 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.

Appearance

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.

Evolution

Basculin does not evolve.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Basculin Locations
Black/White	Surf or fish	Common

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Basculin did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Basculin did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Basculin did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Basculin did not appear during the Generation IV games.
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.
Black 2
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.
White 2
Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water	Special
4	Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
7	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical
10	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
13	Aqua Jet	40	100%	20	Water	Physical
16	Chip Away	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
20	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
24	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
28	Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
32	Soak	-	100%	20	Water	Status
36	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
41	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
46	Flail	-	100%	15	Normal	Physical
51	Final Gambit	-	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
56	Thrash	120	100%	10	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

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Basculin did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Basculin did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Basculin did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Basculin did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back
			File:Basculin B2W2.gif		File:Basculin BW Back.gif
File:Shiny Basculin BW.gif			File:Shiny Basculin B2W2.gif		File:Shiny Basculin BW Back.gif

Trivia

Basculin appears to be based on a piranha.
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'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.
- Though with the use of the Super Rod or surf on a Rare Pokémon spot will always yield the opposite form.
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 & Zweilous are both Hostile Pokémon.

References

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