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Buizel

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Buizel

#56 in the Sinnoh Pokédex • Sea Weasel Pokémon

Buizel in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Platinum

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

Details

Type

Water

Category

Sea Weasel Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

29.5 kg (65 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0418

Pokédex

#56

Buizel in Other Games

National Dex page
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Buizel, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.
EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #56
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
75
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,355 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Buizel

Buizel

#56

Level 26

Floatzel

Floatzel

#57

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Valley Windworks

Walking in tall grass or a cave910%

-

Valley Windworks

Walking in tall grass or a cave1010%

Not using Poké Radar

Valley Windworks

Walking in tall grass or a cave114%

-

Valley Windworks

Walking in tall grass or a cave111%

Not using Poké Radar

Route 205

Route 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1010%

-

Route 205

Route 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave114%

-

Route 205

Route 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave111%

Not using Poké Radar

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2510%

-

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave234%

No game in slot 2

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave234%

Ruby in slot 2; National Pokédex required; original DS/DS Lite GBA slot only

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave234%

Emerald in slot 2; National Pokédex required; original DS/DS Lite GBA slot only

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave234%

LeafGreen in slot 2; National Pokédex required; original DS/DS Lite GBA slot only

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave231%

Not using Poké Radar

Route 213

Walking in tall grass or a cave2320%

-

Route 213

Walking in tall grass or a cave2510%

At night

Route 213

Walking in tall grass or a cave254%

-

Route 213

Walking in tall grass or a cave251%

Not using Poké Radar

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Platinum
5%
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

Normal-10040
StartSonic Boom

The foe is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.

Normal-9020
StartWater Sport

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Water--15
3Quick Attack

The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Normal4010030
6Water Gun

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
10Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
15Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
21Aqua Jet

The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Water4010020
28Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
36Whirlpool

The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.

Water157015
45Razor Wind

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Normal8010010
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
TM01Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
TM03Water Pulse

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

Water6010020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-8510
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Variable

30–7010015
TM13Ice Beam

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice120705
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM23Iron Tail

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

Normal7010020
TM43Secret Power

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM55Brine

If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM78Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM83Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Normal-10015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
HM03Surf

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water9510015
HM04Strength

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

Normal8010015
HM06Rock Smash

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Fighting4010015
HM07Waterfall

The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015
Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Dive

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

Water8010010
Ice Punch

The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ice559515
Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Normal4010015
Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

Normal--40
Double Slap

The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

Normal158510
Fury Cutter

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug109520
Fury Swipes

The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal188015
Headbutt

The user sticks its head out and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.

Normal7010015
Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
Odor Sleuth

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

Normal--40
Slash

The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Normal7010020
Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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