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    Buizel Pokemon Guide

    Buizel is a Water-type Pokemon known for its flotation sac, quick movement and evolution into Floatzel. This guide covers Buizel’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Buizel

    buizel

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Buizel

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    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Buizel guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Buizel Description

    Buizel is a Water-type Pokemon known for its flotation sac, quick movement and evolution into Floatzel.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Buizel Good in Competitive?

    Buizel can be useful depending on the format, team role and available moves. Its typing, abilities and stat spread determine whether it is best used for offense, support, utility or casual play.

    Like most Pokemon, Buizel’s value changes across generations and rulesets. Check its current moves, abilities and matchups before building around it.

    Buizel Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Buizel, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Buizel

    National Dex

    #0418

    Type

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Water

    Species

    Sea Weasel Pokemon

    Height

    2’04” / 0.7 m

    Weight

    65.0 lbs / 29.5 kg

    Abilities

    Swift Swim, Water Veil

    Buizel Stats

    Buizel’s base stats determine how it performs in battle and what roles it can fill across Pokemon games.

    Hp
    55
    Attack
    65
    Defense
    35
    Special Attack
    60
    Special Defense
    30
    Speed
    85

    Buizel Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Buizel can use a range of moves depending on the game, format and role. These are some of Buizel’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Aqua Jet

    Aqua Jet is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Waterfall

    Waterfall is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Liquidation

    Liquidation is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Aqua Tail

    Aqua Tail is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Ice Fang

    Ice Fang is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Crunch

    Crunch is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Bulk Up

    Bulk Up is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Surf

    Surf is one of Buizel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.

    Buizel All Moves

    Use the section below to view Buizel’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    4Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    7Soak Water type Pokemon icon Water Status–100
    11Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    15Water Gun Water type Pokemon icon Water Special40100
    18Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    21Swift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    24Aqua Jet Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical40100
    27Double Hit Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical3590
    31Whirlpool Water type Pokemon icon Water Special3585
    35Liquidation Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical85100
    38Aqua Tail Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical9090
    41Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    45Hydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
    49Wave Crash Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical120100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
    TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
    TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status––
    TMChilling Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special50100
    TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFlip Turn Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical60100
    TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
    TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
    TMIce Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
    TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
    TMIce Spinner Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical80100
    TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
    TMLiquidation Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical85100
    TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRoar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSurf Water type Pokemon icon Water Special90100
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMWater Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
    TMWaterfall Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical80100
    TMWhirlpool Water type Pokemon icon Water Special3585
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Aqua Ring Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    Baton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Fury Cutter Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical4095
    Fury Swipes Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1880
    Headbutt Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    Helping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100

    Buizel Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Buizel is a Water-type Pokemon. Its matchups change depending on type interactions in each Pokemon game.

    Type

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Water

    Weaknesses

    Electric type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Electric, Grass

    Resistances

    Fire type Pokemon icon
    Water type Pokemon icon
    Ice type Pokemon icon
    Steel type Pokemon icon

    Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

    Buizel Abilities

    Buizel’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Swift Swim

    Swift Swim is one of Buizel’s abilities and can affect how it performs in different Pokemon games and battle formats.

    Water Veil

    Water Veil is one of Buizel’s abilities and can affect how it performs in different Pokemon games and battle formats.

    Buizel Evolution

    This section covers the Buizel evolution line and how Buizel evolves or is obtained through evolution.

    Stage 1

    Buizel

    Water type Pokemon icon
    buizel

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Floatzel

    Water type Pokemon icon
    floatzel

    Evolves from Buizel at Level 26

    Where to Find Buizel in Pokemon Games

    Buizel’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games use wild encounters, some use evolution and some require trading or transferring from another game.

    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon Diamond Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version.
    Pokemon Pearl Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version.
    Pokemon Platinum Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version.
    Pokemon HeartGold Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon SoulSilver Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon Black Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon White Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Black 2 Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon White 2 Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon X Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Y Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon and Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon Sun Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Moon Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon Sword Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Shield Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon Scarlet Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Violet Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Buizel
    Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Buizel FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Buizel. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Buizel?

    Buizel is a Water-type Pokemon.

    What is Buizel weak against?

    Buizel is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves.

    What does Buizel evolve from?

    Buizel evolution depends on its evolution line. See the evolution section above for full details.

    What are Buizel’s abilities?

    Buizel’s abilities are Swift Swim, Water Veil.

    What are Buizel’s best moves?

    Buizel’s best moves often include Aqua Jet, Waterfall, Liquidation, Aqua Tail.

    Is Buizel good in Pokemon?

    Buizel can be useful depending on the game, format and team role.

    How do you get Buizel?

    Buizel can be found, evolved, traded or transferred depending on the Pokemon game.

    Does Buizel have a Mega Evolution?

    No, Buizel does not currently have an official Mega Evolution.


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