Pokemon Legends: Arceus

How to Evolve Basculin - Location and Research Tasks

Legends Arceus - Basculin

Basculin in Other Pokemon Games
Pokemon_Scarlet_Logo.pngSV Pokemon Sword and Shield IconSWSH Pokemon Legends Arceus LogoPLA

Basculin is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Basculin and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Basculin learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Basculin.

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus MantineMantine
(#165)
Pokemon Legends Arceus BasculinBasculin
(#166)
Pokemon Legends Arceus BasculegionBasculegion
(#167) Pokemon Legends Arceus Basculegion (Female)Basculegion (Female)
(#167)

Basculin Evolution

Basculin Evolution Line

Evolution Line
Basculin ImageBasculin (Male) Receive 300 or more recoil damage
Basculegion ImageBasculegion
(Female) Receive 300 or more recoil damage
Basculegion (Female) ImageBasculegion (Female)

Accumulate 300 Or More Recoil Damage from Wave Crash

Pokemon Legends Arceus - Basculegion Evolution.png

Accumulate 300 or more recoil damage without fainting

Basculin will evolve into Basculegion if it receives at least 300 recoil damage. Basculin can use either Wave Crash or Double-Edge to get recoil damage.

Allowing Basculin to faint will reset the damage counter. Make sure to heal between battles so that Basculin can accumulate up to 300 recoil damage. Additionally, Basculegion will have different appearances based on its gender.

How to Get Basculin

All Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations
Basculin Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands Map Locations
Basculin Coronet Highlands Map Locations

Coronet Highlands Map and Pokemon List

Alabaster Icelands

Alabaster Icelands Map Locations
Basculin Alabaster Icelands Map Locations

Alabaster Icelands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Basculin Appears

Basculin Habitats
Obsidian Fields Not Found Here
Crimson Mirelands Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands Tranquility Cove
Islespy Shore
Coronet Highlands Fabled Spring
Alabaster Icelands Heart's Crag
Lake Acuity

Time and Weather when Basculin Appears

Favored Conditions
Time
All Times of Day
Weather
All Weather Conditions

Times of Day Weather Conditions
Pokemon Legends Arceus Morning Morning
Pokemon Legends Arceus Midday Midday
Pokemon Legends Arceus Evening Evening
Pokemon Legends Arceus Nightfall Nightfall
Pokemon Legends Arceus Clear Clear
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cloudy Cloudy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Rainy Rainy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowy Snowy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Strong Sunlight Strong Sunlight
Pokemon Legends Arceus Foggy Foggy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Cobalt Coastlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Research Tasks for Basculin

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
Number caught 1/2/4/10/15
Number of large specimens you've caught 1/2/3/5/7
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use Wave Crash 1/3/8/20/40
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use Double-Edge 1/3/8/20/40
Double Icon
Number you've evolved 1
Double Icon = 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Basculin's Research Tasks Fast

Use Wave Crash 8 times, then evolve it.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Basculin Type and Basic Info

Basculin - Basic Info

Category Hostile Pokemon
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon
Height 3' 03" Weight 39.7 lbs
Pokedex Entry Though it differs from other Basculin in several respects, including demeanor—this one is gentle—I have categorized it as a regional form given the vast array of shared qualities.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Ball of Mud ImageBall of Mud Pop Pod ImagePop Pod

Basculin Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Basculin

Basculin Base Stats

HP
70
Atk
92
Def
65
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
55
Speed
98
Total Base Stats
460

Basculin Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master) Move Type BP Acc. PP
1 (10) Tackle Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
6 (15) Aqua Jet Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 40 100 20
11 (20) Bite Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 60 100 20
18 (28) Zen Headbutt Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 90 10
25 (35) Crunch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 80 100 10
34 (45) Wave Crash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 75 100 10
43 (54) Double-Edge Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 100 100 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
Ice Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 80 100 10
Ice Fang Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 65 95 15
Swift Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 60 - 20
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Zen Headbutt Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 90 10
Icy Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 60 95 20
Aqua Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 85 90 10

Basculin Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus MantineMantine
(#165)
Pokemon Legends Arceus BasculinBasculin
(#166)
Pokemon Legends Arceus BasculegionBasculegion
(#167) Pokemon Legends Arceus Basculegion (Female)Basculegion (Female)
(#167)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Basculin in Other Pokemon Games

Basculin in Other Pokemon Games
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex

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Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

Special Pokemon

Special Pokemon
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Pokemon by Generation

Pokemon Generations
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Arceus - Normal Type PokemonNormal Arceus - Poison Type PokemonPoison Arceus - Psychic Type PokemonPsychic
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