MetaMons competitive notes
Basculegion ♂ is a water/ghost-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 530 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 78) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Basculegion ♂. Build around what Basculegion ♂ actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Basculegion ♂ takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Basculegion ♂ into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- HP (120)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (65)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 78)
- BST
- 530 (strong for the format)
Basculegion ♂ is a water/ghost-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 530 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 78) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Basculegion ♂. Build around what Basculegion ♂ actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Basculegion ♂
Basculegion ♂ is the Big Fish Pokémon a Water/Ghost type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 530 with Swift Swim or Adaptability as abilities.
What is Basculegion ♂ weak to?
Basculegion ♂ is a Water/Ghost-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel. It is immune to Normal, Fighting.
How to counter Basculegion ♂
To counter Basculegion ♂ in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass or Ghost or Dark moves and can withstand its Water/Ghost STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Basculegion ♂ in competitive teams
Basculegion ♂ can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Basculegion ♂ on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
