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Basculegion (Japanese: イダイトウ Idaitou) is a dual-type Water/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
In the Hisui region, it evolves from Basculin.
Biology
Basculegion is a large, green fish like Pokémon. It has fierce, red eyes and a jagged mouth with pointed teeth. Its spine is aligned with a dark grey line, with a red line along it and extending around its gills. It has a pair of white pectoral fins, a three-spiked dorsal fin, and a two-spiked anal fin. It has red spots along its torso and plumes of red smoke around its tail. Additional smoke covers its face in a manner resembling barbels.
Basculegion's evolution is said to be achieved by Basculin being possessed by the deceased souls of other Basculin in its school who did not survive the harsh journey swimming upstream. When it senses danger, Basculegion will turn hostile and attack along with its souls until the enemy is defeated. The souls within Basculegion are said to have a will of their own, and provide Basculegion with the power needed to swim on without tiring.[1]
Trivia
Origin
Basculegion appears to be based on a largemouth bass. As it is a conglomerate of many restless spirits, it may also be inspired by Gashadokuro.
Name origin
Basculegion may be a portmanteau of Basculin and Legion, a Biblical demon or group of demons.
Idaitou may be a combination of 偉大 idai (great) and イトウ itou (the Sakhalin taimen).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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イダイトウ Idaitou
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From 偉大 idai and イトウ itou
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 French
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Paragruel
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From Parahucho, paranormal, and cruel
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 Spanish
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Basculegion
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Same as English name
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 German
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Salmagnis
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From salmo and magnis
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 Italian
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Basculegion
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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대쓰여너 Daesseuyeoneo
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From 대 (大) dae, bass, and 연어 yeoneo
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 Mandarin Chinese
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幽尾玄魚 / 幽尾玄鱼 Yōuwěixuányú
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From 幽玄 yōuxuán, 尾 wěi, and 魚 yú
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 Cantonese Chinese
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幽尾玄魚 Yāuméihyùhnyùh
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From 幽玄 yāuyùhn, 尾 méih, and 魚 yùh
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 Russian
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Баскулиджен Baskulidzhen
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Transcription of English name
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