Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
In-game descriptions of Basculin Blue Striped across different games
- Pokémon Black
- "Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile."
- Pokémon White
- "Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other’s school."
- Pokémon Black 2
- "Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty."
- Pokémon Ultra Sun
- "Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory."
- Pokémon Ultra Moon
- "When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That’s how violent Basculin are."
- Pokémon Sword
- "Anglers love the fight this Pokémon puts up on the hook. And there are always more to catch— many people release them into lakes illicitly."
About Basculin Blue Striped
Basculin Blue Striped is the Hostile Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 460 with Rock Head or Adaptability as abilities.
What is Basculin Blue Striped weak to?
Basculin Blue Striped is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Basculin Blue Striped
To counter Basculin Blue Striped in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Basculin Blue Striped in competitive teams
Basculin Blue Striped can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Basculin Blue Striped on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
