# Basculin - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Basculin builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Basculin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Basculin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Basculin
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Basculin.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 99.974%
- **Crunch**: 90.294%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 90.268%
- **Aqua Tail**: 90.268%
- **Aqua Jet**: 9.732%
- **Other**: 19.463%

## Common Abilities
- **Mold Breaker**: 90.268%
- **Adaptability**: 9.732%
- **Rock Head**: 0.000%
- **Reckless**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 99.974%
- **Other**: 0.026%

## Common Teammates
- **Starmie**: 99.974%
- **Politoed**: 90.268%
- **Ferrothorn**: 90.268%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 90.268%
- **Jirachi**: 90.268%
- **Keldeo**: 9.706%

## FAQ for Basculin in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Basculin?
The most common moves for Basculin are Superpower, Crunch, Zen Headbutt, Aqua Tail. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Basculin?
Basculin is frequently paired with Starmie, Politoed, Ferrothorn, Landorus-Therian. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Basculin weak to and resistant against?
Basculin is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Basculin?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Basculin?
The top build for Basculin features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 90.268% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Basculin?
Basculin is most effectively run with the ability **Mold Breaker** (90.268%) and the item **Life Orb** (99.974%).

### What is the most common role for Basculin?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Basculin often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Basculin?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 92 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 98 |
| **BST** | **460** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Basculin on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Basculin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Basculin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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