Partner ideas
for Basculegion
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Basculegion: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (6)
Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 34% of Basculegion's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists GhostResists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Dark super-effectively with Low KickAdds team-wide guard support
Whimsicott
GrassFairySets the Tailwind Basculegion wants
On 40% of Basculegion's ranked teamsResists GrassResists ElectricResists DarkHits Dark super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Garchomp
DragonGroundOn 39% of Basculegion's ranked teams
Immune to ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with Earthquake
Pelipper
WaterFlyingSets the Tailwind Basculegion wants
Sets the rain Basculegion needs via DrizzleOn 14% of Basculegion's ranked teamsHits Grass super-effectively with HurricaneAdds team-wide guard support
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 20% of Basculegion's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists GhostResists DarkHits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Sneasler
FightingPoisonOn 16% of Basculegion's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists DarkHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Plan partners (2)
Politoed
WaterSets the rain Basculegion needs via Drizzle
Toucannon
NormalFlyingSets the Tailwind Basculegion wants
Resists GrassImmune to GhostHits Grass super-effectively with Beak BlastHits Dark super-effectively with Brick BreakAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Defensive glue (16)
Forretress
BugSteelSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Resists GrassHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Dark super-effectively with Bug BuzzAdds long-game durability
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Grass, Electric, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Victreebel
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Basculegion resists its Sludge WaveHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Dark super-effectively with Leech LifeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Glalie
IceSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Hits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelSpread-safe together for Sludge Wave and Surf
Immune to ElectricHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul Play
Krookodile
GroundDarkCovers its Electric, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Meowscarada
GrassDarkCovers its Grass, Electric, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Play RoughAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Scrafty
DarkFightingCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Grass, Electric and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Meganium
GrassCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Dark super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Grass, Electric and Dark weaknesses
Hits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Overqwil
DarkPoisonCovers its Grass, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Toxicroak
PoisonFightingCovers its Grass and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Pangoro
FightingDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Zoroark
DarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Ghost super-effectively with Night DazeHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Houndoom
DarkFireCovers its Grass, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure