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Basculegion-Male: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

WATERGHOST
HP
120
Atk
112
Def
65
SpA
80
SpD
75
Spe
78
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • ELECTRIC2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GRASS2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Last RespectsGHOSTPhysical24.9%
  2. Aqua JetWATERPhysical24.2%
  3. Wave CrashWATERPhysical19.6%
  4. Flip TurnWATERPhysical16.6%

Best Ability / Item

AdaptabilityChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

Best Basculegion-Male Moves

  • #1

    Last Respects

    GHOPhysical50 BP

    The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.

    24.92%
  • #2

    Aqua Jet

    WATPhysical40 BP

    The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

    24.19%
  • #3

    Wave Crash

    WATPhysical120 BP

    The 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.

    19.56%
  • #4

    Flip Turn

    WATPhysical60 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    16.64%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    8.44%
  • #6

    Liquidation

    WATPhysical85 BP

    The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    5.19%
  • #7

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    0.32%
  • #8

    Psychic Fangs

    PSYPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    0.32%
  • #9

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    0.24%
  • #10

    Muddy Water

    WATSpecial90 BP

    The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

    0.16%

Best Basculegion-Male Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Basculegion-Male Abilities

  • #1

    Adaptability

    Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.

    91.03%
  • #2

    Swift Swim

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.

    8.97%

Best Basculegion-Male Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    63.78%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    22.44%
  • #3
    Mystic Water

    Mystic Water

    Raises the power of Water-type moves.

    7.05%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    4.49%
  • #5
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Dark-type move by 50%.

    0.96%
  • #6
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Lowers effectiveness of a super effective Ghost-type move.

    0.64%
  • #7
    Spell Tag

    Spell Tag

    Raises the power of Ghost-type moves.

    0.32%
  • #8
    Shell Bell

    Shell Bell

    Restores HP to the holder based on damage inflicted to the opponent.

    0.32%

Best Basculegion-Male Teammates

  • #1
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    16.25%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    14.29%
  • #3
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.74%
  • #4
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.91%
  • #5
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    9.27%
  • #6
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.05%
  • #7
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.98%
  • #8
    aerodactyl-megaAerodactyl-mega
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.87%
  • #9
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.76%
  • #10
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.89%

Teams with Basculegion-Male

Floette MegaWhimsicottArcanine-HisuiBasculegion-MKingambitArchaludon
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Basculegion-MAerodactyl MegaKingambitSylveonCharizard Mega YGarchomp
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SneaslerCharizard Mega YGarchompBasculegion-MWhimsicottVenusaur
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Floette MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompKingambitAerodactylBasculegion-M
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LopunnyScovillain MegaAerodactylBasculegion-MSylveonGoodra-Hisui
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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SneaslerKingambitClefableDelphox MegaDragoniteBasculegion-M
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Gengar MegaIncineroarBasculegion-MKingambitNinetales-AlolaDragonite
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Charizard Mega YWhimsicottGarchompKingambitSneaslerBasculegion-M
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GarchompWeavileWhimsicottBasculegion-MCharizard Mega YGlimmora Mega
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Kangaskhan MegaSylveonPolitoedBasculegion-MIncineroarSinistcha
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SableyePelipperVenusaur MegaBasculegion-MFloette MegaArchaludon
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Charizard Mega YAerodactyl MegaBasculegion-MSylveonFarigirafGarchomp
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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Floette MegaWhimsicottArcanine-HisuiBasculegion-MKingambitArchaludon
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Charizard Mega YChimechoSneaslerBasculegion-MSylveonGarchomp
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WhimsicottKangaskhan MegaGarchompCharizard Mega YKingambitBasculegion-M
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PelipperArchaludonSinistchaFloette MegaBasculegion-MIncineroar
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Charizard Mega YFroslass MegaKingambitGarchompBasculegion-MSneasler
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Scizor MegaPelipperArchaludonBasculegion-MDragoniteSneasler
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How to use Basculegion-Male in the current VGC format

Basculegion-Male is listed as a Water/Ghost type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Basculegion-Male fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Adaptability, Choice Scarf and Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Wave Crash, Flip Turn, Protect, and Liquidation. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Basculegion-Male has important weaknesses to dark 2x, electric 2x, ghost 2x, grass 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as kingambit, sneasler, garchomp, charizard-mega-y, and archaludon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Basculegion-Male. Open the Basculegion-Male teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Basculegion-Male with other Pokémon in the active format.