#418 Buizel

#418 Buizel

Height0.7 m(2'04")
Weight29.5 kg(65.0 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 4

Buizel's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 55
251
Attack 65
166
Defense 35
106
Sp. Atk 60
156
Sp. Def 30
96
Speed 85
206
981
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Buizel Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Growlnormalstatus100Level 4The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Soakwaterstatus100Level 7The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 11The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 15The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 18The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Swiftnormalspecial60Level 21Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Aqua Jetwaterphysical40100Level 24The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Double Hitnormalphysical3590Level 27The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row.
Whirlpoolwaterspecial3585Level 31The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100Level 35The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Aqua Tailwaterphysical9090Level 38The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
AgilitypsychicstatusLevel 41The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080Level 45The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Wave Crashwaterphysical120100Level 49The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulk UpfightingstatusTMThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Crunchdarkphysical80100TMThe user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Flip Turnwaterphysical60100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Fangicephysical6595TMThe user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
Ice Punchicephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Spinnericephysical80100TMThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
RoarnormalstatusTMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100TMThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Aqua RingwaterstatusEggThe user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Baton PassnormalstatusEggThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Fury Cutterbugphysical4095EggThe user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Fury Swipesnormalphysical1880EggThe user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Headbuttnormalphysical70100EggThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping HandnormalstatusEggThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100EggThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Slashnormalphysical70100EggThe target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Buizel Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Diamond

It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.

Pearl

It swims by rotating its two tails like a screw. When it dives, its flotation sac collapses.

Platinum

It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.

HeartGold

It inflates its flotation sac, keeping its face above water in order to watch for prey movement.

Black 2

It inflates the flotation sac around its neck and pokes its head out of the water to see what is going on.

In Other Languages

Buizel's Japanese name is Buoysel (ブイゼル). Here are all the official names for Buizel across different languages:

JapaneseブイゼルBuoysel
Korean브이젤
Chinese (Traditional)泳圈鼬
FrenchMustébouée
GermanBamelin
SpanishBuizel
ItalianBuizel
Chinese (Simplified)泳圈鼬

Buizel Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate190
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience66

How to Get Buizel

Buizel can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Buizel in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Buizel

Buizel is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 330, Buizel is classified as a Sea Weasel Pokémon and is part of the Buizel → Floatzel evolution line.

In competitive play, Buizel is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swift Swim and Water Veil, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Buizel is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Buizel can learn 87 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.7m tall and weighing 29.5kg, Buizel has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Sinnoh region games.