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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 Higher than 26% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
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

HP55130–162220–314
Atk6576–128121–251
Def3549–9567–185
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD3045–9058–174
Spe8594–150157–295
Total330Higher than 26% of Pokémon
HP55Atk65Def35Spe85SpD30SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

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

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
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
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

Items

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

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
7SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
11Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
15Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
18Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
21SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
24Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
27Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
31WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
35Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
38Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
41AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
45Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
49Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

Egg moves 8

EggAqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
EggBaton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
EggFury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
EggFury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
EggHeadbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
EggHelping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
EggMud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

Biology

It has a sac on its neck that it inflates to float on water, or deflates to dive. It spins its tails like a propeller to swim faster and slice through seaweed that clings to its body.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Sea Weasel Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
—
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

English
Buizel
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

1 Spe
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
66
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.