# Basculin - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Basculin in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Basculin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Basculin
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Wave Crash**: 32.258%
- **Aqua Jet**: 23.656%
- **Head Smash**: 17.204%
- **Liquidation**: 9.677%
- **Double-Edge**: 2.151%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 1.075%
- **Soak**: 1.075%
- **Endure**: 1.075%
- **Tackle**: 1.075%
- **Final Gambit**: 1.075%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Basculin**: 55.914%
- **Quaquaval**: 16.129%
- **Baxcalibur**: 12.903%
- **Arboliva**: 10.753%
- **Armarouge**: 10.753%
- **Iron Treads**: 10.753%

## FAQ for Basculin in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Basculin?
The most common moves for Basculin are Wave Crash, Aqua Jet, Head Smash, Liquidation. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Basculin?
Basculin is frequently paired with Basculin, Quaquaval, Baxcalibur, Arboliva. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Basculin?
The most common Tera Types for Basculin are water, rock. Specifically, Tera water is used in 23.656% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Basculin?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Basculin?
Basculin is most effectively run with an unspecified ability and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Basculin?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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/gen9ou/Basculin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Basculin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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