Type matchups
Damage Basculegion takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ghost type, Basculegion has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Water/Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 120
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 78
- Total
- 530
Basculegion has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (120). With Attack (112) well above Sp. Atk (80), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 78 is middling (faster than 60% of Pokémon). With 120 HP, 65 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Basculegion can have the abilities Swift Swim, Adaptability and Mold Breaker.
How to beat Basculegion
Basculegion takes 2× damage from Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Water and Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Water and Ghost moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Water and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Basculegion is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Basculin → Basculegion), evolving from Basculin.
Best counters to Basculegion
Frequently asked questions
What is Basculegion weak to?
As a Water/Ghost type, Basculegion takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.
What is Basculegion resistant to?
Basculegion resists Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Basculegion?
Strong type-based picks include Hydreigon, Zarude and Roaring Moon, which hit Basculegion with super-effective attacks.