Basculin

Basculin
バスラオ
Generation	Generation V
Generation	Generation V
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Type(s)
Species	Hostile Pokémon
Abilities	Reckless Adaptability Mold Breaker (HA)
Pokédex
Previous	Lilligant
Previous	Lilligant
Index	550
Index	550
Next	Sandile
Next	Sandile
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	056/104
Unova	056/104
Mountain Kalos	060
Mountain Kalos	060
Alola	188
Alola	188
Galar	154
Galar	154
Evolves
From	None
Into	None
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Weight	39.7 lbs. 18.0 kg
Weight	39.7 lbs. 18.0 kg
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Pokédex color	Green
Pokédex color	Green
Egg group	Water 2
Egg group	Water 2
Shape
Shape
Footprint
Footprint
Cry
Cry
Basculin
バスラオ
Generation	Generation V
Generation	Generation V
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Type(s)
Species	Hostile Pokémon
Abilities	Rock Head Adaptability Mold Breaker (DW)
Pokédex
Previous	Lilligant
Previous	Lilligant
Index	550B
Index	550B
Next	Sandile
Next	Sandile
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	056/104
Unova	056/104
Mountain Kalos	060
Mountain Kalos	060
Alola	188
Alola	188
Galar	154
Galar	154
Evolves
From	None
Into	None
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Weight	39.7 lbs. 18.0 kg
Weight	39.7 lbs. 18.0 kg
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Pokédex color	Green
Pokédex color	Green
Egg group	Water 2
Egg group	Water 2
Shape
Shape
Cry
Cry
Basculin
バスラオ
Generation	Generation V
Generation	Generation V
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Mellow Pokémon
Abilities	Rattled Adaptability Mold Breaker (DW)
Pokédex
Previous	Lilligant
Previous	Lilligant
Index	550C
Index	550C
Next	Sandile
Next	Sandile
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	N/A
Galar	N/A
Evolves
From	None
Into	Basculegion
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Weight	39.7 lbs. 18.0 kg
Weight	39.7 lbs. 18.0 kg
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Pokédex color	Green
Pokédex color	Green
Egg group	Water 2
Egg group	Water 2
Shape
Shape
Cry
Cry

Basculin (Japanese: バスラオ Basurao) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

In Generation VIII, Basculin has a third form called White-Stripe Basculin that evolves into Basculegion in the Hisui region.

Biology

Physiology

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 has a sleeker design, notably seen on its fins and eyes.

White-Striped Basculin has a similar appearance to the other two forms of Basculin. Despite its descriptor, the stripes above its eyes are actually a very pale shade of light blue instead of white, as does its pupils. Its pectoral fins are smooth like Blue-Striped Basculin, but larger. Its dorsal fins are spiky like Red-Striped Basculin. Its lower jaw is smaller than the jaws of either Red- or Blue-Striped Basculin, and both its lower and upper jaws have beak-like protrusions at the front. White-Striped Basculin is somewhat considered a regional form by technicality due to similarities on what classifies as one.

Behavior

Basculin are aggressive, violent Pokémon. Blue and Red Basculin do not get along and often fight. However, on rare occasions, members of one school might mingle with the other's school. Schools of Basculin are almost always made up of individuals of the same form (with a few, rare exceptions), and will viciously attack schools of the other color with their strong jaws. Consequently, most bodies of water where Basculin dwell will have an overwhelming majority of one form, with most individuals of the opposite color having been killed off. They are also generally hostile to other species, albeit not to the same degree as to rival Basculin (and even-more hostile Carvanha). Still, they usually are aggressive enough to drive off all Pokémon other than Corphish and Crawdaunt. Basculin appear to differentiate threats from allies by color; red Basculin will attack anything blue, while blue ones will attack anything red.

White-Striped Basculin have a more calm and gentle demeanor than their red and blue striped forms, but still retain loyalty to their school. Every year, schools of White-Striped Basculin undergo arduous journeys upstream to return to their birthplaces. These journeys involve countless waterfalls and rapids, and many do not survive the voyage. Those that do manage to reach their destinations evolve into Basculegion and mate, giving rise to the next generation of White-Striped Basculin.

Evolution

Red-Striped and Blue-Striped Basculin don’t evolve.

White-Stripped Basculin evolves into Basculegion after using recoil moves that make it lose at least 294 HP, not counting damage that causes it to faint.

Game Info

Pokédex Entries

• 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.

• X

  Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

• Y

  Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.

• Omega Ruby

  Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty.

• Alpha Sapphire

  Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.

• Ultra Sun

  Red-Striped Form: Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory.
  Blue-Striped Form: Even Basculin, which devours everything it can with its huge jaws, is nothing more than food to organisms stronger than itself.

• Ultra Moon

  Red-Striped Form: When a school of Basculin appears in a lake, everything else disappears, except for Corphish and Crawdaunt. That’s how violent Basculin are.
  Blue-Striped Form: Some people call it “the thug of the lake.” Whether the differences in color are meaningful is not yet known.

• Sword

  Red-Striped Form: 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.
  Blue-Striped Form: Blue-striped Basculin used to be a common food source. They apparently have an inoffensive, light flavor.

• Shield

  Red-Striped Form: In the past, it often appeared on the dinner table. The meat of red-striped Basculin is on the fatty side, and it's more popular with the youth.
  Blue-Striped Form: Known for their violence, these Pokémon have the most fights with schools of red- striped Basculin.

Stats

Basculin's Stats
HP	70
Attack	92
Defense	65
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	98
Total	327

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water	Special
3	Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
5	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical
7	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
9	Aqua Jet	40	100%	20	Water	Physical
11	Chip Away	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
14	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
17	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
20	Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
23	Soak	—	100%	20	Water	Status
26	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
30	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
34	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
38	Final Gambit	—	100%	5	Fighting	Special
42	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
46	Head Smash	150	80%	5	Rock	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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
4	Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
7	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
10	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
13	Aqua Jet	40	100%	20	Water	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
16	Chip Away	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
20	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
24	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	4 ♥
28	Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
32	Soak	—	100%	20	Water	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
36	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
41	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
46	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
50	Final Gambit	—	100%	5	Fighting	Special		8 ♥	0 ♥
56	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
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	Special
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.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM07	Hail	—	—%	10	Ice	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM13	Ice Beam	90	100%	10	Ice	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM55	Scald	80	100%	15	Water	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Surf	90	100%	15	Water	Special
TM98	Waterfall	80	100%	15	Water	Physical
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM07	Hail	—	—%	10	Ice	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM13	Ice Beam	90	100%	10	Ice	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM55	Scald	80	100%	15	Water	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM03	Surf	90	100%	15	Water	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
HM05	Waterfall	80	100%	15	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM07	DiveORAS	80	100%	10	Water	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM07	Hail	—	—%	10	Ice	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100%	10	Ice	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM55	Scald	80	100%	15	Water	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
HM03	Surf	95	100%	15	Water	Special
HM05	Waterfall	80	100%	15	Water	Physical
HM06	Dive	80	100%	10	Water	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.

Breeding

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Agility	Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
Brine	Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Alomomola, Wishiwashi	65	100%	10	Water	Special
Bubble Beam	Chinchou, Lanturn, Remoraid, Octillery	65	100%	20	Water	Special
Head SmashUSUM	Relicanth, Basculin	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Mud Shot *	Remoraid, Relicanth	55	95%	15	Ground	Special
Muddy Water	Barboach, Whiscash	90	85%	10	Water	Special
Rage	Carvanha, Sharpedo	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical
Revenge	Qwilfish	60	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
Swift *	Remoraid	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
Whirlpool	Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola	35	85%	15	Water	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Agility	Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Brine	Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Alomomola	65	100%	10	Water	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bubble Beam	Chinchou, Lanturn, Remoraid, Octillery	65	100%	20	Water	Special		2 ♥	3 ♥
Muddy Water *	Relicanth	90	85%	10	Water	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Mud Shot *	Remoraid, Relicanth	55	95%	15	Ground	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Rage	Carvanha, Sharpedo	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	3 ♥
Revenge	Qwilfish	60	100%	10	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swift *	Remoraid	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Whirlpool	Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon	35	85%	15	Water	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Agility	Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
Brine	Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Alomomola	65	100%	10	Water	Special
BubbleBeam	Chinchou, Lanturn, Remoraid, Octillery	65	100%	20	Water	Special
Muddy Water *	Relicanth	95	85%	10	Water	Special
Mud Shot *	Remoraid, Relicanth	55	95%	15	Ground	Special
Rage	Carvanha, Sharpedo	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical
Revenge	Qwilfish	60	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
Swift *	Remoraid	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
Whirlpool	Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon	35	85%	15	Water	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Aqua Tail USUM	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bounce USUM	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Endeavor USUM	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Icy Wind USUM	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Liquidation USUM	85	100%	10	Water	Physical
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Superpower USUM	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Uproar USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	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.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bounce ORAS	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Superpower ORAS	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bounce	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	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

• Generation V
• Generation VI
• Generation VII
• Generation VIII

Basculin's Black and White/Black 2 & White 2 sprite

Basculin's back sprite

Basculin's Black and White shiny sprite

Basculin's back shiny sprite

Blue Striped Form

Shiny Blue Striped Form

Back Blue Striped Form

Shiny Back Blue Striped Form

Basculin's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Basculin's back sprite

Basculin's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Basculin's back shiny sprite

Blue Striped Form

Shiny Blue Striped Form

Back Blue Striped Form

Shiny Back Blue Striped Form

Basculin's Sword and Shield sprite

Blue Striped Form

Trivia

• 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 in the October issue of Coro Coro on September 11, 2010.
• 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 and Zweilous share the same species name, both being known as the Hostile Pokémon.

Origin

Basculin is most likely based on a bass and a piranha. Its bass elements may come from how wild bass are known to be found in New York and its piranha elements may come from how they are known for their aggressiveness. Their aggressive and territorial behavior against their opposing stripe colors and affiliation with Unova (a region based on New York, which is known for its city setting) could draw comparisons to rival street gangs, Its red and blue variations that are hostile to each other is similar to Siamese fighting fish, which come in a variety of colors (including red and blue).

While Basculin's White-Striped Form may likewise be inspired by a bass, its design is also reminiscent of the salmon or the related itou (Sakhalin taimen), due to its behavior and the shape of its mouth resembling the kypes that develop in male salmon.

The selection of colored striped forms being red, white, and blue may reference the national flag of the USA, where Unova, the region Basculin was first introduced, is based.

Etymology

Basculin comes from "bass" and "masculine".

Basurao comes from "bass" and 丈夫 (masurao, warrior).

Gallery

Red Striped

Blue Striped

White Striped

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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