Its strongest point is Speed — higher than 70% of species. On the other hand, Sp. Def — lower than 98% of species. This is not the final form yet — it evolves once more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. In defense it has 2 weaknesses and 4 resistances at its disposal.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Weak point: Sp. Def.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Speed, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
Attack (65) and Sp. Atk (60) are nearly equal, so neither of these two stats can be lowered for free. The price has to be paid in defense — in the weaker one, because Sp. Def does not stop anything here anyway. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.
- Naive +Spe · −SpD A mixed set that does not intend to take any hits: all that matters is striking first.
- Naughty +Atk · −SpD The same price, but the boost goes into the stronger of the two offensive stats.
- Swift Swim doubles Speed in rain. Calculate Speed benchmarks with the ability active — it may change the point of a +Spe or −Spe nature.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 5
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Sinnoh | #056 | Diamond / Pearl , Platinum , Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl |
|---|---|---|
| Unova | #149 | Black 2 / White 2 |
| Kalos | #058 | X / Y |
| Hisui | #041 | Legends: Arceus |
| Paldea | #051 | Scarlet / Violet |
Abilities
- Swift Swim Doubles Speed during rain.
- Water Veil Prevents burns.
Pokédex entry
It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Buizel takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
How it was drawn
2006–2019The sprites come straight from the games in which Buizel appeared — one from each release.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
TCG cards (12)
All Buizel cards →Buizel has 12 cards in 12 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.
DP Black Star Promos
Diamond & Pearl
Mysterious Treasures
Great Encounters
POP Series 9
Supreme Victors
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 362 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 20 cycles, which is roughly 5,400 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Where to catch it (36)
All locations →The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.
Johto
Kanto
Sinnoh
Unova
Moves (87)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (61 via TM/TR, 15 via Egg, 13 via tutor) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonic Boom | Normal | Special | — | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 7 | Soak | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 7 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 11 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 24 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Double Hit | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 31 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 35 | Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Razor Wind | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 38 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 41 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 49 | Wave Crash | Water | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |