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.
Basculin Red Striped is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Basculin Red Striped is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Basculin Red Striped has no type immunities.
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.
Want the full picture? See Basculin Red Striped's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
