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Basculegion Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water / Ghost · BST: 530 · Role: Physical Attacker

Basculegion is a Water / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Basculegion, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 530 base stat total, Basculegion plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is HP (120), and at base 78 Speed it sits faster than 45% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Basculegion in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Basculegion

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Pikachu (Electric)
  4. Raichu (Electric)
  5. Manectric (Electric)
  6. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  7. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  8. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)

How each counter beats Basculegion

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Basculegion and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Basculegion and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Basculegion and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Basculegion and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Basculegion and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Basculegion weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
120
Attack
112
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
80
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
78
Total
530

Best Tera Types for Basculegion

The best Tera Types for Basculegion cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Water (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Ghost (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Electric (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Swift Swim — [object Object]
  • Adaptability — [object Object]
  • Mold Breaker (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Basculegion:

Frequently asked questions about Basculegion

What counters Basculegion in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Basculegion are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Basculegion super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Basculegion weak to?

Basculegion is a Water / Ghost-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Basculegion?

The single best pick against Basculegion in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Basculegion in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Basculegion, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Ghost) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Basculegion's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Basculegion good in Pokémon Champions?

Basculegion's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (530 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.