MetaMons competitive notes
Basculin White 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 Rattled 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 White Striped. Build around what Basculin White 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 White Striped is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Basculin White 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 White Striped has no type immunities.
To counter Basculin White 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 White Striped's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
