Gastrodon
Gastrodon is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Sea Slug Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 423 |
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Type | Water Ground |
Species | Sea Slug Pokémon |
Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
Weight | 29.9 kg (65.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sticky Hold 2. Storm Drain Sand Force (hidden ability) |
Local № | 061 (Diamond/Pearl) 061 (Platinum) 261 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 342 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 231 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 2 HP |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 166 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous, Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 111 | 332 | 426 | |
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Attack | 83 | 153 | 291 | |
Defense | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
Sp. Atk | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
Sp. Def | 82 | 152 | 289 | |
Speed | 39 | 74 | 194 | |
Total | 475 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Gastrodon changes
- In Generation 4, Gastrodon has a base experience yield of 176.
- In Generations 4-7, Gastrodon has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gastrodon
Diamond | It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
East Sea Form
Sun | A team of researchers is scouring the oceans of the world in search of a Gastrodon in a color never seen before. |
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Moon | Experiments are being conducted to discover what happens when a Gastrodon is raised in a location other than the sea where it was born. |
Ultra Sun | When it’s attacked, it gushes a purple liquid that’s not poisonous but makes Gastrodon’s meat bitter and inedible. |
Ultra Moon | A relative of Shellder and Cloyster, this ocean dweller sometimes comes onto land in search of food. |
Sword | It secretes a purple fluid to deter enemies. This fluid isn’t poisonous—instead, it’s super sticky, and once it sticks, it’s very hard to unstick. |
Shield | Its body is covered in a sticky slime. It’s very susceptible to dehydration, so it can’t spend too much time on land. |
West Sea Form
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. |
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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. |
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. |
Moves learned by Gastrodon
Moves learnt by level up
Gastrodon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
33 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
39 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
46 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
53 | Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Gastrodon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gastrodon egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Mirror Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Sludge | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Gastrodon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gastrodon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Gastrodon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
16 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Gastrodon learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
2 | Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
4 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Mud Bomb | Ground | ![]() | 65 | 85 |
16 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
22 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
41 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
54 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Gastrodon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gastrodon egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Fissure | Ground | ![]() | — | 30 |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Mirror Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Sludge | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Trump Card | Normal | ![]() | — | ∞ |
Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Gastrodon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gastrodon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
55 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
98 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Gastrodon can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM |
Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
String Shot | Bug | ![]() | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Gastrodon sprites
Where to find Gastrodon
Diamond Pearl |
Route 218, 221, 222, 224, 230, Fuego Ironworks |
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Platinum | Route 205, 212, 213, 218, 224, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Shellos |
Sun Moon |
Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast, Exeggutor Island |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Route 9 |
Answers to Gastrodon questions
- What is a good moveset for Gastrodon?
- When Pokemon Evolve, Does their Hidden Power Type Change?
- Why does my Gastrodon have higher Attack than Special Attack?
- Where in Pokemon Platinum can I check hidden powers power?
- If you hacked to get a Shellos/Gastrodon in Mt. Coronet, what form would it be in?
- Gastrodon mating question
- Does the outer colour of gastrodon make it different from other coloured gastrodon?
- East Gastrodon can't learn Rock Slide, but West can.. but I gave East Gastrodon that move and it's still valid?
- Does Gastrodon have 3 eyes?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Gastrodon |
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Japanese | トリトドン (Tritodon) |
German | Gastrodon |
French | Tritosor |
Name origin
- gastropod
- set of creatures including snails, whelks and slugs
- don
- of great size/importance; lord or master