For Legends: Arceus, you can run Buizel through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Floatzel as fast as you can.

Buizel Legends: Arceus - Weakness, Locations & Evolution

Utility

Balanced

DTier

85Speed · Above Avg

Is Buizel Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?

Water-type Buizel evolves into Floatzel for a fast, physical Water attacker. Available early in the Obsidian Fieldlands. A decent option before stronger Water-types arrive.

How to Get Buizel in Legends: Arceus

decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Buizel in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Buizel in PLA

The path to Buizel starts with Buizel at Lv. 2-32 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Buizel ✓
Horseshoe Plains
Lv.2-4Grass
Rate 15%
Windswept Run
Lv.9-12Grass
Rate 15%
Worn Bridge
Lv.9-12Grass
Rate 15%
Aipom Hill
Lv.22-25Grass
Rate 15%
Bathers' Lagoon
Lv.22-25Grass
Rate 15%
Train until Level 26 to evolve into Floatzel
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Floatzel
Worn Bridge
Lv.9-12Grass
Rate 15%
Aipom Hill
Lv.29-32Grass
Rate 15%
Bathers' Lagoon
Lv.29-32Grass
Rate 15%
or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)

Buizel Weakness

Type-wise, Buizel takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.

Buizel Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

What is Buizel Weak Against

Good

2Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

What is Buizel Strong Against

3Strong

3Resisted

0Immune

Score0

2xStrong

Fire Ground Rock

½xResisted

Water Grass Dragon

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Buizel

Luxio Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder FangLv. 15 Damage vs Buizel Thunder Fang 2x 106-125%KO View Luxio builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Buizel Thunder Shock 2x 91-108%KO View Jolteon builds →
Pikachu Electric	C
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Buizel Thunder Shock 2x 53-62% View Pikachu builds →
Parasect BugGrass	C
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Buizel Absorb 2x 32-40% View Parasect builds →
Dartrix GrassFlying	C
Available Move Moves LeafageLv. 6 Damage vs Buizel Leafage 2x 62-74% View Dartrix builds →

Buizel Evolutions

One evolution ahead. Buizel grows into Floatzel through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#418Buizel

Level 26

#419Floatzel

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Buizel

Water

Floatzel

Water

85+30

ATK

105+40

DEF

55+20

SP.ATK

85+25

SP.DEF

50+20

SPE

115+30

BST

330C-Tier

495C-Tier+165

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

PLA Buizel Best Moveset

Water at 65 Attack and 85 Speed. The moveset has pace but no power. Evolve to Floatzel for 105 Attack and 115 Speed with physical Water TermStab that outpaces most of the format.

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves List

Not a lot to pick from. Buizel gets Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for same-type damage, and Normal and Ice coverage and more rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 6

Aqua Jet+1

D6010020Water

Lv 11

Swift

D60—20Normal

Lv 18

Water Pulse

D9010020Water

Lv 25

Double Hit

—359010Normal

Lv 34

Aqua Tail

C1359010Water

Lv 43

Hydro Pump

C165805Water

TM Moves

Buizel can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Buizel doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aqua Tail

C1359010Water

Tutor

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

Tutor

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

Tutor

Rest

C——10Psychic

Tutor

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

Tutor

Swift

D60—20Normal

Tutor

Water Pulse

D9010020Water

Base Stats

Avg

HP55

Attack65

Defense35

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def30

Speed85

Total330

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight29.5 kg

Base XP66

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water VeilHidden Ability

Prevents burns.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Buizel Legends: Arceus Guide

For Legends: Arceus, you can run Buizel through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Floatzel as fast as you can.

Game Availability

Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Buizel spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

Jolteon Electric	B
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 201-238%KO View Jolteon builds →
Tangrowth Grass	B
Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Energy Ball 2x 201-238%KO View Tangrowth builds →
Pikachu Electric	C
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 29 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 111-132%KO View Pikachu builds →
Cherrim Grass	C
Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 21 Damage vs Buizel Energy Ball 2x 165-194%KO View Cherrim builds →
Luxray Electric	C
Available Move Moves Thunder FangLv. 15 Damage vs Buizel Thunder Fang 2x 143-168%KO View Luxray builds →

Jolteon Electric	B
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 199-234%KO View Jolteon builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 21 Damage vs Buizel Energy Ball 2x 199-234%KO View Lilligant builds →
Tangrowth Grass	B
Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Energy Ball 2x 199-234%KO View Tangrowth builds →
Torterra GrassGround	C
Available Move Moves Leaf BladeLv. 34 Damage vs Buizel Leaf Blade 2x 180-213%KO View Torterra builds →
Pikachu Electric	C
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 29 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 111-131%KO View Pikachu builds →

Jolteon Electric	B
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 202-238%KO View Jolteon builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 34 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 233-275%KO View Magnezone builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 43 Damage vs Buizel Energy Ball 2x 225-265%KO View Roserade builds →
Decidueye GrassGhost	C
Available Move Moves Leaf StormLv. 43 Damage vs Buizel Leaf Storm 2x 269-318%KO View Decidueye builds →
Luxray Electric	C
Available Move Moves Wild ChargeLv. 37 Damage vs Buizel Wild Charge 2x 198-233%KO View Luxray builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Move Moves Petal DanceLv. 52 Damage vs Buizel Petal Dance 2x 303-356%KO View Roserade builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 203-240%KO View Jolteon builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Move Moves Petal DanceLv. 53 Damage vs Buizel Petal Dance 2x 271-319%KO View Lilligant builds →
Torterra GrassGround	C
Available Move Moves Wood HammerLv. 52 Damage vs Buizel Wood Hammer 2x 242-285%KO View Torterra builds →
Parasect BugGrass	C
Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 47 Damage vs Buizel Energy Ball 2x 126-148%KO View Parasect builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Move Moves Petal DanceLv. 52 Damage vs Buizel Petal Dance 2x 306-360%KO View Roserade builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Move Moves ThunderboltLv. 25 Damage vs Buizel Thunderbolt 2x 206-243%KO View Jolteon builds →
Thundurus ElectricFlying	B
Obtain MethodCoastlands Camp Interact Encounter Available Move Moves ThunderLv. 47 Damage vs Buizel Thunder 2x 280-330%KO View Thundurus builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Move Moves Petal DanceLv. 53 Damage vs Buizel Petal Dance 2x 275-324%KO View Lilligant builds →
Torterra GrassGround	C
Available Move Moves Wood HammerLv. 52 Damage vs Buizel Wood Hammer 2x 248-292%KO View Torterra builds →

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Buizel Legends: Arceus

Is Buizel Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?

How to Get Buizel in Legends: Arceus

Where To Catch Buizel in PLA

Buizel Weakness

What is Buizel Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Buizel

Buizel Evolutions

How to Evolve

PLA Buizel Best Moveset

Best Build

Moves List

How to Read the Moves Table

Tabs

Visual Signals

CAT (Category)

Tier (S to D)

PWR (Power)

Sorting & Filter

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

Base Stats

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