Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 166
- EV Yield
- 2 HP
- Height
- 0.9 m (2'11")
- Weight
- 29.9 kg (65.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Ground dual typing.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Generation VII
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.
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.
Long ago, it had a shell on its back. There’s now a vestigial plate on its back that’s hard but thin.
Their shape and color change, depending on their environment and diet. There are many of them at beaches where the waves are calm.
Generation VIII
Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through.
The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it’s also surprisingly resilient.
Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V, VI)
Generation IV
It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back.
It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.
Generation V
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
Generation VI
When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.
It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.
Level Up
12 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 4 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 15 | Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 29 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 41 | Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| 46 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 47 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 53 | Memento | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge Wave | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snowscape | ice | N | 0 | — | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Gastrodon
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Gastrodon
Gastrodon is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Gastrodon Base Stats
Gastrodon has a base stat total of 475, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
