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Bushi Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch

Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Bushi in Palworld 1.0. Bushi is a uncommon Water Pal (#084) with 384 HP, 91 ATK and 171 DEF, best known for its Rain Caller partner skill.

Updated 2026-07-29

Key takeaways
  • Bushi overview
  • Base stats & ratings
  • How to catch
  • Best moveset

Bushi overview

Bushi is a uncommon water Pal known for its rain caller ability. Frequently sighted in the Marsh of Whispers. It appears most reliably around the Marsh of Whispers. In combat it deals Water-type damage and slots into a party as a uncommon-tier Water unit.

Base stats & ratings

HP 384 · ATK 91 · DEF 171 · Speed 55 · Ride Speed 493 · Stamina 243. Pal Stars rates Bushi PvE 7/10, PvP 6/10, Base 7/10 and Mount 3/10 for Palworld 1.0.

How to catch

Bushi has a base capture rate of 39 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a Mega Sphere from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.

Best moveset

Bushi learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Blizzard Spike, Meteor, Ice Shard. Pair the highest-power Water move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Water-boosting passives.

Work suitabilities & base role

Bushi is tagged for Watering, Cooling. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an berry + wheat plantation with cooling line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.

Partner skill & mount notes

Bushi's partner skill "Rain Caller" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 493 makes it a support-only rider — better as a base worker than a full-time mount.

Further reading
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