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Gastrodon.

national dex #423 · gen IV
BST 475 · water / ground
Gastrodon official artwork
waterground
#423 · gen IV
Profile
HP
111
ATK
83
DEF
68
SPA
92
SPD
82
SPE
39
BST 475 · best HP 111 · worst Speed 39 · meters scale to 200

Gastrodon is weak to Grass and resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel and is immune to Electric.

Typingwaterground
AbilitiesSticky Hold, Storm Drain, Sand Force
Height, weight0.9 m / 29.9 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Indeterminate
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Gastrodon base stats

BST 475 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP111332426
Atk83153291
Def68126258
SpA92170311
SpD82152289
Spe3974194
BST475bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 HP

Gastrodon weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Ground dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat1
ele0
gra4
ice1
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Grass (4x)
Resists
Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Immune to
Electric

Gastrodon abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Sticky HoldPrevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Storm DrainRedirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Sand ForcehiddenStrengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Gastrodon evolution line

2 stages

Best Gastrodon moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
groundEarthquakePHYS100
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
iceBlizzardSPEC110
rockStone EdgePHYS100

Gastrodon moves

gen 9 · 68 moves · 12 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 9 tutor
52 moves · Gastrodon appears in 12 games
Mud SlapL1Water GunL1HardenL4Water PulseL15Ancient PowerL20Body SlamL29Earth PowerL39Muddy WaterL41Rain DanceL46Hydro PumpL47MementoL53RecoverL54AmnesiaTMBlizzardTMBulldozeTMChilling WaterTMCurseTMDigTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMLiquidationTMMud ShotTMPain SplitTMProtectTMRestTMRock BlastTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMSand TombTMSandstormTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSnowscapeTMSpikesTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSurfTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMWaterfallTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 1
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Level 1
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 4
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 15
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Level 20
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Level 29
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Level 39
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10Level 41
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 46
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 47
MementodarkSTAT-100%10Level 53
RecovernormalSTAT--5Level 54
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WavepoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
SnowscapeiceSTAT0-10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Gastrodon Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through.

Shield

The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it’s also surprisingly resilient.

Legends: Arceus

Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It has strong regenerative capabilities. Even if parts of it are bitten off by fish Pokémon, it will return to normal within a few hours.

Moon

Plankton, invisible to the naked eye, is its main food source. It comes onto the land periodically, but the reason for this is not known.

Ultra Sun

Long ago, it had a shell on its back. There’s now a vestigial plate on its back that’s hard but thin.

Ultra Moon

Their shape and color change, depending on their environment and diet. There are many of them at beaches where the waves are calm.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back.

Pearl

It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.

Platinum

Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.

Gastrodon species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorPurple
ShapeSquiggle
HabitatUnknown
Height0.9 m (2'11")
Weight29.9 kg (65.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Indeterminate
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience166
EV yield2 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#423
Sinnoh#061
Sinnoh (Pt)#061
Alola (SM)#261
Poni#076
Alola (USUM)#342
Poni (USUM)#089
Galar#231
Hisui#083
Paldea#328
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker83 Atk / 92 SpA
Best statHP 111very good
Speed tier39 Speslow
Defensive load1 weak / 4 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Gastrodon

Gastrodon is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through. Gastrodon stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 29.9 kg (65.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Gastrodon base stats

Gastrodon has a base stat total of 475, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is HP at 111 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 39 (poor). Gastrodon excels as a special attacker. Gastrodon is slow with a base Speed of 39.

Gastrodon weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Ground-type, Gastrodon is weak to Grass (4x)-type moves, resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Gastrodon 1 weakness, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Gastrodon abilities

Gastrodon's abilities include Sticky Hold, Storm Drain, Sand Force. Sticky Hold prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.. Storm Drain redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Force, which strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Gastrodon moves and learnset

Gastrodon can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 12 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Gastrodon can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Gastrodon

Gastrodon has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Gastrodon yields 2 HP EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Gastrodon belongs to the Water1 and Indeterminate egg groups. Gastrodon is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Shellos → Gastrodon).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Gastrodon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Gastrodon, or use the team builder to see how Gastrodon fits into your squad.

Tools for Gastrodon
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