Welcome, Trainers! We are moving on from Whimsicott and Lilligant, and returning to Unova's waters to find Basculin. This piranha-like Pokémon has two different variants, although the difference between them is purely aesthetic.
What will this fish Pokémon be like in battles in Pokémon GO? Let's find out!
What will this fish Pokémon be like in battles in Pokémon GO? Let's find out!
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ATTACK: 189 |
DEFENSE: 129 |
STAMINA: 172 |
MAX CP: 2090 |
PLACE IN THE META: We'll keep this one short. Basculin is just a weak fish and most likely won't be useful in Pokémon GO.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Basculin:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Basculin:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Basculin's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Basculin gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Basculin:
- Waterfall
- Zen Headbutt
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Basculin:
- Ice Beam
- Muddy Water
- Surf
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Basculin's movepool:
- Head Smash
- Liquidation
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Basculin gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers! Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile are us next.
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company