Ultra League PvP guide
Basculin Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Basculin is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #739. Its recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Aqua Jet.
Ultra League
#739
Niche
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Water Gun
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,363
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BASCULIN
Is Basculin Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Basculin is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #739.
Basculin can evolve into either Basculegion (Female) (no ranked position in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach) or Basculegion (Male) (no ranked position in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach).
Basculin PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #836 | 64.8 | Water Gun, Aqua Tail, Aqua Jet |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #739 | 59.9 | Water Gun, Aqua Tail, Aqua Jet |
Best Moveset for Basculin in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Basculin is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Aqua Jet.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Basculin in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Basculin PvP Move Counts
Water Gun → Aqua Tail
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Water Gun → Aqua Jet
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Basculin Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Basculin wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge831
- Florges582
- Ninetales560
- Seismitoad557
- Tinkaton554
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion138
- Feraligatr311
- Empoleon316
- Corviknight349
Basculin Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Basculin's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Basculin in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Basculin in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Basculin's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Ratings are shown from Basculin's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Basculin.
Best Teammates for Basculin in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Basculin should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Basculin's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Basculin's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Basculin's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Basculin's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Basculin's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Basculin
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/11/15 | 1,500 | 27.5 | 1,701,103 |
| #2 | 1/15/14 | 1,498 | 27 | 1,700,609 | |
| #3 | 0/14/11 | 1,500 | 27.5 | 1,697,764 | |
| #4 | 2/14/14 | 1,500 | 27 | 1,697,688 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 1,490 | 27 | 1,691,659 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,363 | 50 | 3,256,575 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,352 | 50 | 3,240,611 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,357 | 50 | 3,235,832 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,355 | 50 | 3,233,960 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,340 | 50 | 3,224,647 |
Basculin Stats in Pokémon GO
Basculin's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Basculin 0/11/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 132.4
- Defense
- 98.1
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Basculin 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,363
- Attack
- 171.4
- Defense
- 121
- HP
- 157
Basculin Evolution
Choose one
This family branches: at the stage marked Choose one you can only evolve into a single one of the options shown.
Pokémon Similar to Basculin in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Master League #224
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Ultra League #824
Shares Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Master League #376
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Ultra League #721
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Ultra League #761
Shares Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Master League #402
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Basculin Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Basculin in Pokémon GO PvP?
Basculin's recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Aqua Jet.
Is Basculin good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Basculin is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #739.
What counters Basculin in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Basculin in Ultra League.
What is Basculin weak to in Pokémon GO?
Basculin is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).