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No. 0418

Buizel

Sea Weasel Pokémon

Buizel
Official art
Water
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
29.5 kg 65.0 lbs
Base stat total
330 top 74%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental.
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Base stats

HP55115–162220–314
Atk6563–128121–251
Def3536–9567–185
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD3031–9058–174
Spe8581–150157–295
Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon
HP55Atk65Def35Spe85SpD30SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Buizel outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150Buizel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 137Buizel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105Buizel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Water VeilHidden ability

    Prevents burns.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.63% of teams · rank #62 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Band
Ability
Swift Swim
Nature
Adamant
EVs
236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Wave Crash
  2. Ice Spinner
  3. Aqua Jet
  4. Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players2%
  • Rated 1500+1.4%
  • Rated 1630+0.63%
  • Rated 1760+0.58%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.63%

Moves

  • Wave Crash69.1%
  • Ice Spinner66%
  • Aqua Jet44.7%
  • Tera Blast30.1%
  • Flip Turn30%
  • Surf27.4%
  • Hydro Pump25.7%
  • Blizzard25.7%
  • Bulk Up24.6%
  • Brick Break19.9%

Items

  • Choice Band31.7%
  • Eviolite28.4%
  • Oran Berry16.8%
  • Life Orb11%
  • Choice Scarf9.1%
  • Expert Belt3%

Abilities

  • 53.6%
  • 46.4%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe36.4%
  • Jolly 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe29.7%
  • Bold 76 Def / 196 SpA / 236 Spe25.7%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 236 Spe3%
  • Impish 156 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe2.6%

Tera types

  • Water66.3%
  • Grass26%
  • Psychic4.2%
  • Bug3.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0418BuizelWater
    1. Level 26#0419FloatzelWater

Moves

Level up 15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
7SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
11Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
15Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
18BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
21SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
24Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
27Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
31WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
35LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
38Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
41AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
45Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
49Wave CrashThe 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.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling WaterThe 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.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

Egg moves 8

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20
EggBaton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
EggFury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
EggHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Sea Weasel Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Sinnoh#056Extended Sinnoh#056Updated Unova#149Mountain Kalos#058Hisui#041Paldea#051

  1. It moves freely in the water by spinning its forked tail for propulsion. The resemblance to the screw of a steamboat is coincidental.

    Legends: Arceus

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

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

    HeartGold · SoulSilver

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

    Platinum · Black · White

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

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

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

    Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese
ブイゼル
Japanese (romaji)
Buoysel
Korean
브이젤
Chinese (Traditional)
泳圈鼬
Chinese (Simplified)
泳圈鼬
French
Mustébouée
German
Bamelin
Spanish
Buizel
Italian
Buizel

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
66
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Buizel
♂ Male
Female Buizel
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

White 2 7 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
  • Nature SanctuarySurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–60
  • Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
  • Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
  • Road 23Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
Black 2 7 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
  • Nature SanctuarySurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–60
  • Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
  • Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40
  • Road 23Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
White 2 areas
  • Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
  • Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
Black 2 areas
  • Road 11Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
  • Road 14Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
SoulSilver 25 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
  • Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
  • Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
  • Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
  • Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
HeartGold 25 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
  • Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
  • Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
  • Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
  • Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
  • Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
Platinum 4 areas
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–11
Pearl 5 areas
  • Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
  • Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–9
Diamond 5 areas
  • Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
  • Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–9