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Pokemon Legends: Arceus introduces Wyrdeer, Basculin, Hisuian Braviary, and Hisuian Growlithe

Posted on August 18, 2021 by (@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Wyrdeer Basculin Hisuian Braviary Hisuian Growlithe

There’s plenty to look forward to with Pokemon Legends: Arceus, including new creatures that have been newly-revealed, including Wyrdeer, Basculin, Hisuian Braviary, and Hisuian Growlithe. Along with brand new Pokemon, some existing ones will be receiving alternate forms in the game.

Today’s Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer and Pokemon Presents broadcast shared four reveals. Wyrdeer and Basculin are new Pokemon while Braviary and Growlithe will have new Hisuian forms.

Here’s an introduction to each creature:

Wyrdeer
Category: Big Horn Pokémon
Height: 5′11″
Weight: 209.7 lbs.
Type: Normal/Psychic

In the Hisui region, Stantler can evolve into Wyrdeer. Using the black orbs at the bases of its antlers, this Pokémon generates and unleashes psychic energy powerful enough to distort space.

Wyrdeer

Basculegion
Category: Big Fish Pokémon
Height: 9ʹ10″
Weight: 242.5 lbs.
Type: Water/Ghost

Basculin in the Hisui region evolve into Basculegion when they are possessed by the souls of other Basculin from their school that could not withstand the harsh journey upstream. Their propulsive power is bolstered by the souls possessing them, letting them swim without tiring.

Basculin

Hisuian Braviary
Category: Battle Cry Pokémon
Height: 5′7″
Weight: 95.7 lbs.
Type: Psychic/Flying

When Rufflet in the Hisui region evolve, they become Hisuian Braviary. Hisuian Braviary can imbue its eerie screeches with psychic power to generate powerful shock waves. It can also use its psychic power to sharpen its sixth sense, entering a trance that boosts its physical abilities.

Hisuian Braviary

Hisuian Growlithe
Category: Scout Pokémon
Height: 2′7″
Weight: 50 lbs.
Type: Fire/Rock

This is Growlithe as it appears in the Hisui region. Hisuian Growlithe has longer, more voluminous fur than the previously discovered form of Growlithe. Highly vigilant, they tend to be seen watching over their territory in pairs.

Hisuian Growlithe

Here’s a closer look at each Pokemon:

Pokemon Legends: Arceus launches for Switch on January 28, 2022. The official site is up here.

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