Basculin-red-striped

バスラオ · Bargantua

Though it differs from other Basculin in several respects, including demeanor—this one is gentle—I have categorized it as a regional form given the vast array of shared qualities.

Type: water

Category: Hostile Pokémon
Japanese: バスラオ
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 18.0 kg
Color: Green
Shape: Fish

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Basculin-red-striped.

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Basculin-red-striped

Base form

#0902

Basculegion-male

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 070

/255
Attack 092

/255
Defense 065

/255
Sp. Atk 080

/255
Sp. Def 055

/255
Speed 098

/255

§ III

Best Basculin-red-striped cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 11 cards.

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§ IV

Basculin-red-striped through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Black & White era → Sword & Shield era
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02 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
Platinum era
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03 KI

KEIICHIRO ITO

KEIICHIRO ITO has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2019 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet, including appearances in sets such as Fusion Strike and Paradox Rift. The art leans colorful and energetic with focused, action-forward framing.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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04 M

match

match has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2010 to 2018. Across Black & White, XY, and HeartGold & SoulSilver, the work favors playful, cartoon-forward character staging, with vibrant color and clear, balanced compositions that keep the action readable.

1 card
Platinum era
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05 NI

Nakamura Ippan

Nakamura Ippan is credited on Pokémon TCG cards in 2025, with artwork appearing in Scarlet & Violet releases including Journey Together and Destined Rivals, as well as White Flare. The work is marked by whimsical, playful scenes and balanced compositions.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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