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No. 0902

Basculegion

Big Fish Pokémon

Basculegion
Official art
WaterGhost
Height
3 m 9′10″
Weight
110 kg 242.5 lbs
Base stat total
530 top 18%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
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.
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Base stats

HP120180–227350–444
Atk112105–180206–355
Def6563–128121–251
SpA8076–145148–284
SpD7572–139139–273
Spe7874–143144–280
Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon
HP120Atk112Def65Spe78SpD75SpA80

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 78). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+143Max130No SP98Min88Scarf214Tailwind286

At max Speed, Basculegion outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143Basculegion · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 130Basculegion · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 98Basculegion · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Grass2×

Resists

Bug½×Fire½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
FlyingGroundRockPsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Adaptability

    Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

  • Mold BreakerHidden ability

    Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV DoublesDUberNational DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#12 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (41.1%) · Adaptability (91.9%) · Adamant (53.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (32%)

Moves Last Respects, Wave Crash, Aqua Jet, Protect

Singles

#9 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (60.3%) · Adaptability (96.2%) · Jolly (55.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (43.1%)

Moves Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Wave Crash, Flip Turn

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

20.57% of teams · rank #6 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Adaptability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Last Respects
  2. Aqua Jet
  3. Wave Crash
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players17.23%
  • Rated 1500+18%
  • Rated 1630+19.05%
  • Rated 1760+20.57%

Usage by month

Apr 202620.57%

Moves

  • Last Respects99.9%
  • Aqua Jet93.2%
  • Wave Crash92.1%
  • Protect57.8%
  • Flip Turn42.2%
  • Liquidation7.9%
  • Head Smash1.4%
  • Soak1.2%
  • Psychic Fangs1%
  • Icy Wind0.8%

Items

  • Choice Scarf41.1%
  • Life Orb33.3%
  • Mystic Water12.8%
  • Focus Sash8.4%
  • Sitrus Berry1.9%
  • Rindo Berry1%

Abilities

  • 92.8%
  • 7.1%
  • 0.1%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe24%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.8%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe5%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 23 Atk / 13 Def / 26 Spe4.3%
  • Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe3.7%

Common teammates

Replica Team codes

  • Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    MeganiumArchaludonBasculegionMausholdPolitoedTalonflame
    K5N29KPU9TSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

  1. #0550BasculinWater
    1. Take recoil damage (male) after losing 294+ HP · or · Take recoil damage (female) after losing 294+ HP#0902BasculegionWaterGhost

Moves

Level up 18

1Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10
1Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
4TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
8FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
12Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
16BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
24HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
28SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
36Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
40UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
44Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10
48ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10
52Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
56Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 2

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
EggLast RespectsThe user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.GhostPhys50100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Big Fish Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
—
Hisui#167Kitakami#195

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

Names around the world

Japanese
イダイトウ
Japanese (romaji)
Idaitou
Korean
대쓰여너
Chinese (Traditional)
幽尾玄魚
Chinese (Simplified)
幽尾玄鱼
French
Paragruel
German
Salmagnis
Spanish
Basculegion
Italian
Basculegion

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
135 ≈17.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
265
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Basculegion
♂ Male
Female Basculegion
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).