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Basculegion

Big Fish Pokémon

Basculegion official artwork
Official art
Reg M‑C
Height
3 m 9′10″
Weight
110 kg 242.5 lbs
Base stat total
530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Legends: Arceus
Champions#12 Doubles Down 1 place this week · #9 Singles Up 1 place this weekUsual set Choice Scarf Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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

Total 530 · Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP120195–227350–444
Atk112118–180206–355
Def6576–128121–251
SpA8090–145148–284
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe7888–143144–280
Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP120Atk112Def65Spe78SpD75SpA80

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to 4 types, resists 6, immune to 2

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

WaterGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Electric (because of Water)Ghost (because of Ghost)Grass (because of Water)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Ghost)Fire (because of Water)Ice (because of Water)Poison (because of Ghost)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
FlyingGroundRockPsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

3 abilities

Competitive

In-game ladder #12 Doubles · #9 Singles

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#12 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28
Season M-7 began Oct 7: its ranks start fresh
Sep 28Oct 28

Singles

#9 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28
Season M-7 began Oct 7: its ranks start fresh
Sep 28Oct 28

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

Usage over time

Values
Basculegion, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,22238.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,61951.5%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,31531.7%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,68630.2%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,25031.5%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,94320.6%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

20.6% of teams · rank #6 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 2,700 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Last Respects, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
  2. Aqua Jet, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%
  3. Wave Crash, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
  4. Protect, Status

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games17.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)18.0%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)19.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)20.6%

+3.3 pts Top players use it more: 17.2% → 20.6%

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV DoublesDUberNational DexRU

Replica Team codes

  • Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    Meganium holding MeganiumiteArchaludon holding White HerbBasculegion holding Choice ScarfMaushold holding Focus SashPolitoed holding Sitrus BerryTalonflame holding Lum Berry
    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.

Speed tiers

Max Speed 143 · outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 78); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+143Max130No SP98Min88Scarf (Choice Scarf)214Tailwind286

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Basculegion against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143Basculegion · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130Basculegion · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
98Basculegion · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Moves

53 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 18

1Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhysical90100%10
1Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpecial40100%25
4TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
8FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhysical—100%15
12Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhysical40100%20
16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
20Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
24Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhysical70100%15
28SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
36Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
40UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
44Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.WaterPhysical120100%10
48ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhysical120100%10
52Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
56Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhysical15080%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpecial—100%15
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhysical85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhysical80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhysical85100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM151Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhysical90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhysical60100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhysical2590%20
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpecial3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpecial9085%10

Egg moves 2

EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
EggLast Respects+50 power for each time a party member fainted.GhostPhysical50100%10

Evolution

Stage 2 of 2

Where to find

Not found in the wild in our data

Evolves from White-Striped Basculin: Receive 294+ recoil without fainting.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 135 · medium growth
Catch rate
135 ≈17.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 20 egg cycles
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

Pokédex entries

1 entry · newest from Legends: Arceus
Category
Big Fish Pokémon
Debut
Hisui · Legends: Arceus
Color
Green
Shape
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

English
Basculegion
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

Biology

Biology

The Basculin native to the Hisui region are of a form known as White Stripe Basculin, which are the only form of Basculin that can evolve into Basculegion.

This evolution occurs when a Basculin is possessed by the souls of other Basculin from its school that could not withstand the harsh journey upstream. Basculegion fights together with these souls, which attack opponents as if with a will of their own.

Its appearance differs depending on its gender.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

2 generations, animated from Gen VIII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII