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Basculin 43/236

Name: Basculin #43 - Unified Minds | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sm11-43
Price: 0.21 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Unified Minds Released: Aug 2, 2019

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Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 24 packs (4.2%)

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About Basculin

Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Basculin
National Pokédex #550
Card Number 43/236
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorSATOSHI NAKAI
Release Date02/08/2019
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Unified Minds
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Swarming Bites
This attack does 20 damage for each Basculin you have in play to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Tackle20

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts two fierce Basculin swimming aggressively underwater, their sharp teeth bared and eyes focused, as bubbles rise around them in a rocky, submerged environment.

Playability Overview

Basculin encourages a swarm strategy, rewarding players for quickly building multiple Basic Pokémon on the field to pressure the opponent’s Bench, though its reliance on numbers can leave it vulnerable to disruption.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aquatic DuelThe artwork showcases Basculin gliding through a watery environment, with a vibrant color contrast between the blue water and the greenish hues of the fish. This card deserves a spot on a page dedicated to aquatic battles, ideally paired with other fierce water-type Pokémon like Gyarados or Sharpedo. It’s all about that underwater action vibe!Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Fierce / Bright Colors / Teamwork / Underwater Clash