The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
Clads itself in the souls of comrades that perished before fulfilling their goals of journeying upstream. No other species throughout all Hisui’s rivers is Basculegion’s equal.
Type-wise, Basculegion takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Basculegion View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle 2x9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 ClodsireImmune to Water via Water Absorb, ignores boosts via Unaware, recovers with Recover PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Basculegion View Clodsire builds →Earthquake32-38% | ||
Basculegion evolved from Basculin's chain using a unique condition. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Basculin eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Basculin pushed Basculegion to 530 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Basculegion to get Basculin eggs using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Basculegion can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Adaptability back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Basculegion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Last Respects
- Wave Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Aqua Jet
- Wave Crash
- Phantom Force
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Last Respects
- Wave Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Last Respects
- Aqua Jet
- Wave Crash
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Most of Basculegion's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Wave Crash and Hydro Pump, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Wave Crash and Aqua Tail, with Normal and Dark coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Basculegion that handles most situations. Wave Crash and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Can't catch Basculegion directly. Start with Basculin at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Basculin to Basculegion is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Basculegion in Scarlet & Violet
To get Basculegion, start by catching Basculin through walking encounters at Lv. 15-40. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BasculinAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert36%EarlyAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert36%EarlyAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert36%EarlyAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%Early
Step 2Basculegion ✓
Basculegion doesn't appear wild. Catch Basculin instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Basculegion. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Basculegion in Legends: Arceus
Basculin is your first catch on the way to Basculegion. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BasculinFabled SpringGrassUncommonHeart's CragGrassUncommonIslespy ShoreGrassUncommonLake AcuityGrass WaterUncommonTranquility CoveGrassUncommon
Step 2Basculegion ✓
Basculegion looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Adaptability is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier tank on our tier list.
Basculegion gets Adaptability, Swift Swim, and Mold Breaker. But Adaptability is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Basculegion is a physical attacker with base 112 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 78 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the tank role.
Best way to handle Basculegion: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Since Sword & Shield, Basculegion has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Basculegion has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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