Bastiodon - Rock/Steel Shield Pokémon Defense Guide
Bastiodon is a Rock/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0411 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Steel |
| Species | Shield Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 149.5 kg (329.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy Soundproof (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0039 (Diamond/Pearl) 0039 (Platinum) 0191 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0238 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0039 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0211 (Legends: Arceus) 0110 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 52 | 98 | 223 | |
| Defense | 168 | 306 | 478 | |
| Sp. Atk | 47 | 89 | 212 | |
| Sp. Def | 138 | 252 | 412 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 495 | 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
Bastiodon changes
- In Generation 4, Bastiodon has a base experience yield of 199.
- In Generations 4-7, Bastiodon has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | When attacked, they form a wall with their shieldlike faces to protect their young. |
| Platinum | When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
When attacked, they form a wall. Their rock-hard faces serve to protect them from the attacks. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way. |
| X Omega Ruby |
When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries. |
| Sun | While it can guard against any sort of attack from the front, it is left without recourse when attacked from behind. |
| Moon | It lived in the same environments as Rampardos. Their fossils have been found together— seemingly from after they'd fought to the finish. |
| Ultra Sun | The bones of its face are huge and hard, so they were mistaken for its spine until after this Pokémon was successfully restored. |
| Ultra Moon | This Pokémon is from roughly 100 million years ago. Its terrifyingly tough face is harder than steel. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries. |
| Shining Pearl | When attacked, they form a wall with their shield-like faces to protect their young. |
| Legends: Arceus | Its face is sturdy—as strong as diamond—and this hardness offers a very stable defense. Much about this species is still unknown, such as its natural habitat. |
Moves learned by Bastiodon
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Bastiodon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 19 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 24 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 28 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 36 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 43 | Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 51 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Bastiodon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by reminder
Bastiodon learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Egg moves
Bastiodon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Bastiodon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 101 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 170 | Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
| 220 | Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 | |
| 223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 225 | Hard Press | Steel | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Bastiodon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Bastiodon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Power Shift | Normal | — | — | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Bastiodon sprites
- See all Bastiodon sprites
Where to find Bastiodon
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Shieldon |
|---|---|
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Shieldon |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Shieldon |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Shieldon |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Bastiodon questions
Other languages
| English | Bastiodon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | トリデプス (Torideps) |
| German | Bollterus |
| French | Bastiodon |
| Italian | Bastiodon |
| Spanish | Bastiodon |
| Korean | 바리톱스 (baritopseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 护城龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 護城龍 |
| English |
Shield Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | シールドポケモン |
| German | Schutzschild-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Bouclier |
| Italian | Pokémon Schermo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Escudo |
| Korean | 실드포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 护盾宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 護盾寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bastion
- a structure protruding from a fortification
- -don
- common dinosaur suffix, from the Greek for 'tooth'


