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Basculegion

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Basculegion (Japanese: イダイトウ, Hepburn: Idaitou) (BASS-kyoo-lee-jihn[1]) is a Water/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Basculegion is a long fish-like Pokémon with green skin and a black streak along its back. It sports white fins with its dorsal fin having three spines. Around its body is a red or teal smoke that forms into facial "hair", eyebrows, and spots on its body. This red or teal smoke also fully engulfs its tail and creates a streak across its body.

Gender Differences[]

Females are teal, have shorter facial "hair", teal lips, and look less aggressive compared to their male counterparts.

Behavior[]

Basculegion is a ferocious Pokémon that gets enraged rather easily the moment one senses animosity and will attack its enemies relentlessly until the said enemies are defeated. They fight together with these souls, which attack opponents as if with a will of their own.

Male Basculegion, in addition to their vibrant red coloration, also tend to rush at foes head-on; females, on the other hand, possess a drabber blue pattern and prefer attacking from a distance. During mating season, males become even more vibrant as they attempt to attract mates. Ironically, outside of mating season, Basculegion tend to be solitary, as they require quite a bit of territory to thrive.

This species usually dwells in rivers, lakes, and waterfalls in the Hisui region.

Natural abilities[]

They are able to swim without tiring due to the souls that possess their body which grant them immense power.

Evolution[]

Basculegion evolves from White Striped Basculin after losing at least 294 HP from recoil damage, not counting damage that results in its fainting.

Game Info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Legends: Arceus Cobalt Coastlands Massive Mass Outbreak Rare
SV
The Teal Mask 		Evolve White-Striped Basculin, 5-star and 6-star Raids. None

Pokédex entries[]

  • Legends: 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.

  • Scarlet

    Male: This Pokémon is cloaked in the souls of its comrades who perished during a punishing journey to the river of their birth.
    Female: The souls of its comrades cloak its body and propel it effortlessly through even raging rapids.

  • Violet

    Male: It can jump with incredible power. Parts of its body are tinged red by the rage of its fallen friends.
    Female: It can afflict a target with terrifying illusions that are under its control. The deeper the sadness in its friends' souls, the paler Basculegion becomes.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
120
Attack
112
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
75
Speed
78
Total
530

Stats
HP
120
Attack
92
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
75
Speed
78
Total
530

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
– Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
– Tail Whip – 100% 30 Normal Status
– Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
– Phantom Force 90 100% 10 Ghost Physical
4 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
8 Flail – 100% 215 Normal Physical
12 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
20 Scary Face – 100% 10 Normal Status
24 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical
28 Soak – 100% 20 Water Status
32 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
36 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
40 Uproar 90 100% 10 Normal Special
44 Wave Crash 120 100% 10 Water Physical
48 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical
52 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
56 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
– Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
– Tail Whip – 100% 30 Normal Status
– Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
– Phantom Force 90 100% 10 Ghost Physical
4 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
8 Flail – 100% 215 Normal Physical
12 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
20 Scary Face – 100% 10 Normal Status
24 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical
28 Soak – 100% 20 Water Status
32 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
36 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
40 Uproar 90 100% 10 Normal Special
44 Wave Crash 120 100% 10 Water Physical
48 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical
52 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
56 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 (Learn)
10 (Mastery) 		Tackle 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
6 (Learn)
15 (Mastery) 		Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical
11 (Learn)
20 (Mastery) 		Bite 60 100% 20 Dark Physical
11 (Learn)
20 (Mastery) 		Hex 65 100% 15 Ghost Special
18 (Learn)
28 (Mastery) 		Zen Headbutt 80 90% 10 Psychic Physical
25 (Learn)
35 (Mastery) 		Crunch 80 100% 10 Dark Physical
25 (Learn)
35 (Mastery) 		Shadow Ball 80 100% 10 Ghost Special
34 (Learn)
45 (Mastery) 		Wave Crash 75 100% 10 Water Physical
43 (Learn)
54 (Mastery) 		Double-Edge 100 100% 5 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IX
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM001 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
TM004 Agility – –% 30 Psychic Status
TM006 Scary Face – 100% 10 Normal Status
TM007 Protect – –% 10 Normal Status
TM010 Ice Fang 65 95% 15 Ice Physical
TM011 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special
TM017 Confuse Ray – 100% 10 Ghost Status
TM022 Chilling Water 50 100% 20 Water Special
TM025 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM029 Hex 65 100% 10 Ghost Special
TM032 Swift 60 –% 20 Normal Special
TM034 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice Special
TM035 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
TM042 Night Shade – 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM047 Endure – –% 10 Normal Status
TM050 Rain Dance – –% 5 Water Status
TM052 Snowscape – –% 10 Ice Status
TM059 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
TM063 Psychic Fangs 85 100% 10 Psychic Physical
TM070 Sleep Talk – –% 10 Normal Status
TM077 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM085 Rest – –% 5 Psychic Status
TM103 Substitute – –% 10 Normal Status
TM108 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
TM110 Liquidation 85 100% 10 Water Physical
TM114 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM123 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM135 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM142 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
TM143 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM151 Phantom Force 90 100% 10 Ghost Physical
TM152 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM156 Outrage 120 100% 10 Dragon Physical
TM163 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM171 Tera Blast 80 100% 10 Normal Special
TM177 Spite – 100% 10 Ghost Status
TM191 Uproar 100 100% 10 Normal Special
TM196 Flip Turn 60 100% 20 Water Physical
TM200 Scale Shot 25 90% 20 Dragon Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Basculegion didn't learn any TMs, HMs, and TRs during the Pokémon: Legends games.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation IX
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endeavor Basculin, Basculegion – 100% 5 Normal Physical
Last Respects* Basculin, Basculegion 50 100% 10 Ghost Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring[]

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Ice Fang Physical 85 95% 15
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Swift Special 60 —% 20
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Ominous Wind Special 60 100% 15
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Calm Mind Status — —% 10
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Rest Status — —% 10
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Zen Headbutt Physical 80 90% 10
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Water Pulse Special 60 —% 20
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Icy Wind Special 60 95% 20
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Shadow Ball Special 80 100% 10
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Giga Impact Physical 120 90% 5
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Aqua Tail Physical 85 90% 10
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Hyper Beam Special 120 90% 5
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Ice Beam Special 80 100% 10
SwShTIoASwShTCTBDSP Psychic Special 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

    Trivia[]

    Origin[]

    Basculegion resembles a bass or salmon with its coloration being similar to the latter. The detail of its spirits originating from fallen Basculin being unable to handle migrating upstream could possibly reference the migration of salmon who often travel upstream to lay their eggs, with many usually not surviving during the migration. As Basculegion is a conglomerate of many restless spirits, it may also be inspired by Gashadokuro.

    Basculegion may also be based on the highly endangered Sakhalin taimen, a salmonid freshwater fish native to Hokkaidō waters (the Hisui region is heavily based on the Hokkaidō region of Japan). The fish is also nicknamed the "phantom fish" in Japan.

    Their biggest inspiration appears to be the sockeye salmon. This species of salmon usually undergo dramatic sexual dimorphism during reproductive maturity, also called "nuptial coloration". While males become redder, females are normally shown to have become paler. Its size may also be based on a largemouth bass. The two colorations are also slightly reminiscent of the stripe colors found on both types of Basculin.

    Etymology[]

    Basculegion comes from Basculin and "Legion" (a group of demons mentioned in the Bible and also a reference to the large amount of spirits that Basculegion holds.).

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    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 48. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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