Basculin, the water-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, has a unique evolution path. This water-type Pokemon was never able to evolve in early Pokemon games, but the new edition now turns your Basulin into Basculegion, a rideable water-type Pokemon.
Let’s look at the new evolution method introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus for transforming Basculin into Basculegion. This guide will provide clear instructions on achieving this evolution and adding Basculegion to your team.
Where to Find and Catch Basculin in PLA?
The water-type Pokemon Basculin comes in three forms: Red Stripes, White Stripes, and Blue Stripes. You can also evolve Basculins with white stripes.
There are a total of three biomes where you will be able to find and capture a Basculin:
- Alabaster Icelands – Lake Acuity and Heart’s Crag
- Cobalt Coastlands – Islespy Shore and Tranquility Cove
- Coronet Highlands – Fabled Spring
The different locations where you will find Basculin will have different levels. For example, Basculins caught in the Alabaster Icelands will be higher than the Basculins that you catch in the other locations.
Catching higher-level Basculins aims to get one of the two moves required for the Evolution process.
Pokemon Legends Arceus Basculin Evolution
Once you’ve Basculin, you’ll need to deal approximately 300 damage to your Basculin using recoil moves like Wave Crash or Double Edge. The quickest way to achieve this is by heading to the Molten Arena, where you’ll find Magmars and Gravelers. Use Wave Crash to one-shot these Pokémon, dealing around 30 damage to your Basculin each time.
Continue battling these Pokemon until your Basculin has taken enough recoil damage. The game will notify you when it’s ready to evolve. Be sure to heal your Basculin at least once during this process to keep it alive.
Once your Basculin has taken the required amount of recoil damage, it will be ready to evolve into Basculegion. Select the evolution option, and you’ll have yourself a brand-new Pokemon!
