Gastrodon
Gastrodon is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0423 |
|---|---|
| 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 № | 0061 (Diamond/Pearl) 0061 (Platinum) 0261 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0342 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0231 (Sword/Shield) 0061 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0083 (Legends: Arceus) 0328 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 111 | 332 | 426 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Gastrodon.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back. |
| Shining Pearl | It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools. |
| Legends: Arceus | Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue. |
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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
East Sea
| Legends: Arceus | Found more often on the land than in the sea. More active when it’s cloudy or rainy out than when the weather is fair. |
|---|---|
| Scarlet | They normally inhabit rocky seashores, but in times of continuous rain, they can sometimes be found in the mountains, far from the sea. |
| Violet | Fishers say that they didn’t see many of these Pokémon in the past, but this form of Gastrodon is now increasing in number. |
West Sea
| Scarlet | Its whole body is sticky with mucus. In the past, this form of Gastrodon was by far the more numerous one. |
|---|---|
| Violet | It appears on beaches where the waters are shallow. Once it catches prey, it will slowly melt them with its mucus before slurping them up. |
Moves learned by Gastrodon
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Gastrodon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gastrodon gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Gastrodon 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 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 202 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 209 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Gastrodon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Gastrodon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Gastrodon sprites
- See all Gastrodon sprites
Where to find Gastrodon
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 218, 221, 222, 224, 230, Fuego Ironworks |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 218, 221, 222, 224, 230, Fuego Ironworks, Fountainspring Cave |
| Legends: Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Ramanas Island, Seagrass Haven |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), East Province (Area One), South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Two) |
Answers to Gastrodon questions
Other languages
| English | Gastrodon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | トリトドン (Tritodon) |
| German | Gastrodon |
| French | Tritosor |
| Italian | Gastrodon |
| Spanish | Gastrodon |
| Korean | 트리토돈 (teuritodon) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海兔兽 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海兔獸 |
| English |
Sea Slug Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ウミウシポケモン |
| German | Seeschnecken-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Aqualimace |
| Italian | Pokémon Lumacomare |
| Spanish | Pokémon Babosa Marina |
| Korean | 갯민숭달팽이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海兔宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海兔寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gastropod
- set of creatures including snails, whelks and slugs
- don
- of great size/importance; lord or master


