MetaMons competitive notes
Basculin Red Striped is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 460 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 98) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Reckless ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Basculin Red Striped. Build around what Basculin Red Striped actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Basculin Red Striped takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Basculin Red Striped into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (98)
- Lowest stat
- Special Defense (55)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 98)
- BST
- 460 (typical for the format)
Basculin Red Striped is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 460 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 98) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Reckless ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Basculin Red Striped. Build around what Basculin Red Striped actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Basculin Red Striped
Basculin Red Striped is the Hostile Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 460 with Reckless or Adaptability as abilities.
What is Basculin Red Striped weak to?
Basculin Red Striped is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Basculin Red Striped
To counter Basculin Red 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 Red Striped in competitive teams
Basculin Red Striped can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Basculin Red Striped on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
