Pokemon Legends: Arceus - How to Evolve Basculin into Basculegion

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Game Freak's latest title in the massive popular franchise, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, has gotten off to a hot start with fans. Part of the reason why Pokemon Legends: Arceus has been breaking sales records is likely due to the fact that it manages to change the traditional formula that the series has been known for. While catching Pokemon is still a core element, players are now researchers who are tasked with discovering and learning about these pocket monsters.

Featuring a more open world to explore, players will be taking on Monster Hunter-style missions in an effort to learn more about the Pokemon around Jubilife Village. Players will be able to capture them without needing to battle first, and there are even new dangerous types called Frenzied Noble Pokemon like the previously shown off Kleavor which can actively harm the player and knocking them out.

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In addition to these new features and mechanics, Pokemon Legends: Arceus also introduces new creatures into the series both through Hisuian Pokemon forms as well as new evolution paths for some existing ones. One such Pokemon is Basculin, which can now evolve into Basculegion. Here's what players need to know regarding the evolutionary process.

Originally introduced in the fifth generation of Pokemon games, the piranha looking Basculin has never been able to evolve. Thankfully, that has changed inside of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as Basculin becomes the imposing Basculegion, a Pokemon that will allow players to ride it across water.

While players are gifted a Basculegion through progressing the story, it won't be available for battling. So players will first need to find a Basculin in the