Basculegionin Pokémon SoulGold

waterghost

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Big Fish Pokémon

Clads itself in the souls of comrades that perished before fulfilling their goals of journeying upstream. No other species in all Hisui's rivers is Basculegion's equal.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

WaterGhost

Dex

#902

Abilities

Swift Swim(Primary)

Raises Speed in rain.

Adaptability(Secondary)

Boosts same type attacks.

Mold Breaker(Hidden)

Moves hit through abilities.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

265

EV Yield

3 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Forms

Normal,Female

Evolution Chain

Basculin (Whitestriped)

Base form

→

Basculegion

Level up Basculin to Lv. 0

→

Basculegion (Female)

Level up Basculin to Lv. 0

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How to Obtain

Basculegion appears very common in Safari Zone Gate while surfing or fishing with Super Rod, common in Mt. Silver 1F Waterfall Room while fishing with Super Rod, and common in Mt. Silver Outside while fishing with Super Rod, among one other area. Wild ones range from level 30 to 60.

Wild Encounters (5)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Shadow BallLevel: 1Shadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
1	Shadow BallLevel: 1Shadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	Phantom ForceLevel: 1Phantom Force	ghost	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
1	Phantom ForceLevel: 1Phantom Force	Vanishes on the first turn then strikes the next turn.
4	TackleLevel: 4Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
4	TackleLevel: 4Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
8	FlailLevel: 8Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
8	FlailLevel: 8Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
12	Aqua JetLevel: 12Aqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
12	Aqua JetLevel: 12Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
24	HeadbuttLevel: 24Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
24	HeadbuttLevel: 24Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
28	SoakLevel: 28Soak	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
28	SoakLevel: 28Soak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
40	UproarLevel: 40Uproar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
40	UproarLevel: 40Uproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
44	Wave CrashLevel: 44Wave Crash	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
44	Wave CrashLevel: 44Wave Crash	A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.
48	ThrashLevel: 48Thrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
48	ThrashLevel: 48Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
52	Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
52	Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
56	Head SmashLevel: 56Head Smash	rock	PWR150	ACC80	PP5
56	Head SmashLevel: 56Head Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
SwiftSwift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	water	PWR0	ACC85	PP10
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
RageRage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
RageRage	Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit.
BrineBrine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
RevengeRevenge	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	PWR150	ACC80	PP5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.

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TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HexHex	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Basculegion. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Basculegion resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×poison0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×

Immunities (0×)

normal fighting

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Basculegion, either offensively or defensively.

Basculegionin Pokémon SoulGold

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