Buizel
#56 in the Platinum Pokédex • Sea Weasel Pokémon
Buizel
#56 in the Platinum Pokédex • Sea Weasel Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
55
220
314
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
35
67
185
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
85
157
295
Total
330
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Extended Sinnoh #56 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
Lore

Pokémon Platinum
It spins its two tails like a screw to propel itself through water. The tails also slice clinging seaweed.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Buizel #56 | Level 26 | ![]() Floatzel #57 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Windworks | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9 | 10% | - |
Valley Windworks | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 10% | Not using PokéRadar |
Valley Windworks | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 | 4% | - |
Valley Windworks | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 205 Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 10% | - |
Route 205 Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 | 4% | - |
Route 205 Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 10% | - |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | No game in slot 2 |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | Ruby in slot 2 |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 213 Road 213 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | - |
Route 213 Road 213 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 10% | At night |
Route 213 Road 213 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 4% | - |
Route 213 Road 213 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| Start | Sonic Boom | ![]() | Special | - | 90 | 20 | The foe is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage. |
| Start | Water Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| 3 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 6 | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| 10 | Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle. |
| 15 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| 21 | Aqua Jet | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 28 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. |
| 45 | Razor Wind | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| Double Slap | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks its head out and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Odor Sleuth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. |
| Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
Traits
Swift Swim
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.









































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