Basculegion Best Moveset
Water/Ghost at 120 HP with 112 Attack and AbilityAdaptability doubling TermStab from 1.5x to 2x. AbilitySwift Swim doubles Speed under rain instead. The moveset runs physical Water and Ghost TermStab at doubled power through Adaptability. Ghost typing grants Normal and Fighting immunities. C-Tier through Adaptability damage and useful immunities.
Basculegion landed at C-Tier in Gen IX. This was Basculegion's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Basculegion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Wave Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Basculegion Weakness
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 |
What is Basculegion Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Basculegion
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Basculegion
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 SV
To get Basculegion, start by catching Basculin through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BasculinAsado Desert - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Asado Desert - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%Timeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Basculegion ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Basculegion egg.
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 PLA
Basculin is your first catch on the way to Basculegion. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 31-56 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BasculinTranquility CoveLv.31-34GrassRate 15%Heart's CragLv.40-48GrassRate 15%Islespy ShoreLv.40-47GrassRate 15%Fabled SpringLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.53-56GrassRate 15%
Step 2Basculegion ✓
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
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.
The core moveset is Wavecrash, Aqua Jet, Flip Turn, and Psychic Fangs. Wavecrash leads at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves