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No. 0418 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Buizel

The Sea Weasel Pokémon

TL;DR. Buizel is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 330. It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out.

Water

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

Height0.7 m

Weight29.5 kg

AbilitiesSwift Swim

HiddenWater Veil

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 65

Defense 35

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 30

Speed 85

Total330

330 base stat total, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types.

85 base Speed, Buizel's strongest stat, ranking 27th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Buizel in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Buizel reaches 1,054 CP at level 40 and 1,206 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack132

GO Defense67

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,054

Max CP (L50)1,192

Best buddy (L51)1,206

Raid catch CP 555–602 (L20). Weather boosted 694–753 (L25).

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Competitive

Buizel in competitive play.

Buizel is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Rain Wallbreaker

Bulk Up / Wave Crash / Ice Spinner / Brick Break

ItemOran Berry
NatureJolly
EVs236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
TeraWater

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Quick answers

Common questions about Buizel.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Buizel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Buizel?

Buizel is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Buizel weak to?

Buizel takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Buizel resistant to?

Buizel resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Buizel evolve?

Buizel evolves into Floatzel (Level 26).

What generation is Buizel from?

Buizel was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0418.

What are Buizel's base stats?

Buizel has HP 55, Attack 65, Defense 35, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 30, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 330.

What are Buizel's abilities?

Buizel can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.

Is Buizel legendary or mythical?

No. Buizel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Buizel's best stat?

Buizel's highest base stat is Speed at 85, which ranks 27th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Buizel good?

Buizel has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Buizel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Buizel in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Buizel in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Buizel in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Buizel 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Buizel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Buizel vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Buizel	Water avg	Difference
HP	55	70	-15
Attack	65	72	-7
Defense	35	72	-37
Special Attack	60	71	-11
Special Defense	30	69	-39
Speed	85	66	+19
Total	330	420	-90

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Game appearances

Buizel appears in 17 games.

Every mainline release where Buizel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Buizel in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 224Valley Windworks

Platinum

Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 213Valley Windworks

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 42Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 47Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Route 28Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21MT Silver OutsideRuins OF Alph Outside

Black, White

Unova Route 11Unova Route 14

Black 2, White 2

Lostlorn ForestNature SanctuaryUnova Route 11Unova Route 14Unova Route 23Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79

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