Free switch-ins on Normal and Fighting moves make Basculegion useful in any team that needs that coverage. Adaptability boosts same-type moves from 1.5x to 2x damage. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Big Fish Pokemon.
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.
Basculegion Weakness
ExcellentType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Basculegion to get Basculin eggs using 10 partners from the Water2 egg group.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 BasculinEASYFabled SpringGrassUncommonEASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYIslespy ShoreGrassUncommonEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWaterEASYTranquility 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. C-Tier tank on our tier list.
Basculin evolves into Basculegion through a special method. Basculegion is the fully evolved form. At 530 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 78 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the tank role.
Basculegion can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Arceus.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A