The Essentials on Gastrodon
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Grass Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel · immune: Electric
- Evolution
- Shellos → Gastrodon (Lv. 30)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 475 · top stat: HP (111) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 328 in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Tritosor in French · トリトドン, Toritodon in Japanese · Gastrodon in German All Languages
Overview
Gastrodon is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon, No. 423 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 4. Category: Sea Slug Pokémon. Height: 0.9 m, weight: 29.9 kg.
Gastrodon evolves from Shellos and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Sticky Hold and Storm Drain. Hidden Ability: Sand Force. Gastrodon is very weak to Grass-type moves (×4 damage). Gastrodon takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
Generation
Generation 4
Diamond / Pearl
National No.
#423
National Pokédex
Category
Sea Slug Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
111
255
Attack
83
255
Defense
68
255
Special Attack
92
255
Special Defense
82
255
Speed
39
255
Total
475
Min HP (Lv. 100)
332
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
426
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water / Ground). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Grass
×4
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Water
×1
Ice
×1
Fighting
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Fire
×½
Poison
×½
Rock
×½
Steel
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Electric
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's held items cling to its sticky body and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Ability 2
The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Gastrodon Evolution
Gastrodon Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Water · Ground
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Gastrodon Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Harden
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
1
Mud-Slap
Ground
Spec.
100%
20
10
1
Mud Sport
Ground
Stat
—
—
15
1
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Recover
Normal
Stat
—
—
5
5
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
15
Water Pulse
Water
Spec.
100%
60
20
16
Hidden Power
Normal
Spec.
100%
60
15
20
Ancient Power
Rock
Spec.
100%
60
5
21
Mud Bomb
Ground
Spec.
85%
65
10
25
Body Slam
Normal
Phys.
100%
85
15
33
Muddy Water
Water
Spec.
85%
90
10
39
Earth Power
Ground
Spec.
100%
90
10
46
Rain Dance
Water
Stat
—
—
5
47
Hydro Pump
Water
Spec.
80%
110
5
53
Memento
Dark
Stat
100%
—
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Amorphous · Water 1
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
HP
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Gastrodon
Available in 14 games, 84 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
X
Y
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation IV
Diamond 18 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(18)
Route 218
Lv. 28 10%
Route 221
Lv. 29 5%
Route 218
Lv. 29 5%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 29 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 218
Lv. 30 4%
Route 221
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 30 4%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 218
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 30 4%
Route 222
Lv. 40 10%
Night
Route 222
Lv. 40 20%
Swarm active
Route 222
Lv. 41 5%
Route 222
Lv. 42 4%
Route 222
Lv. 42 1%
Poké Radar required
Sea Route 230
Lv. 51 5%
Route 224
Lv. 52 10%
Night
Route 224
Lv. 53 20%
Swarm active
Pearl 18 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(18)
Route 218
Lv. 28 10%
Route 221
Lv. 28 20%
Swarm active
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 29 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 218
Lv. 29 5%
Route 221
Lv. 29 5%
Route 221
Lv. 30 4%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 30 4%
Route 218
Lv. 30 4%
Route 221
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 218
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 222
Lv. 40 10%
Night
Route 222
Lv. 41 5%
Route 222
Lv. 42 4%
Route 222
Lv. 42 1%
Poké Radar required
Sea Route 230
Lv. 51 5%
Route 224
Lv. 52 10%
Night
Route 224
Lv. 53 20%
Swarm active
Platinum 23 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(14)
Route 205
Lv. 20-40 5%
Route 212
Lv. 20-40 5%
Route 213
Lv. 20-40 1%
Pastoria City
Lv. 20-40 1%
Valley Windworks
Lv. 20-40 4%
Route 218
Lv. 20-40 1%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 20-40 1%
Route 205
Lv. 20-40 4%
Route 212
Lv. 20-40 4%
Canalave City
Lv. 20-40 1%
Valley Windworks
Lv. 20-40 5%
Route 224
Lv. 35-55 4%
Route 224
Lv. 35-55 5%
Route 224
Lv. 35-55 1%
Tall grass
(9)
Route 218
Lv. 28 10%
Night
Route 218
Lv. 28 20%
Swarm active
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 29 10%
Night
Route 218
Lv. 30 1%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 30 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 218
Lv. 30 4%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 31 1%
Poké Radar required
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 31 4%
Route 224
Lv. 49 10%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VII
Moon 4 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(1)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 40-43 20%
Tall grass
(3)
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 40-43 10%
Poni Wilds
Lv. 40-43 10%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 40-43 10%
Sun 4 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(1)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 40-43 20%
Tall grass
(3)
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 40-43 10%
Poni Wilds
Lv. 40-43 10%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 40-43 10%
Ultra Moon 5 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(2)
Poni Breaker Coast
Lv. 41-44 20%
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 41-44 20%
Tall grass
(3)
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 41-44 10%
Poni Wilds
Lv. 41-44 10%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42-45 10%
Ultra Sun 5 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(2)
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 41-44 20%
Poni Breaker Coast
Lv. 41-44 20%
Tall grass
(3)
Poni Wilds
Lv. 41-44 10%
Ancient Poni Path
Lv. 41-44 10%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42-45 10%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Gastrodon in Pokémon GO
- 2,324Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,328Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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
“When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.”
SoulSilver
“When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.”
Black
“Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.”
White
“Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.”
Black 2
“Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.”
White 2
“Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.”
X
“When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.”
Y
“It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.”
Omega Ruby
“When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.”
Alpha Sapphire
“It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.”
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.”
Legends: Arceus
“Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Tritosor
🇬🇧 English
Gastrodon
🇯🇵 漢字
トリトドン
🇯🇵 Kana
トリトドン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Toritodon
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Gastrodon
🇪🇸 Español
Gastrodon
🇮🇹 Italiano
Gastrodon
🇰🇷 한국어
트리토돈
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
海兔兽
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
海兔獸
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Aqualimace
🇬🇧 EN
Sea Slug Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ウミウシポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Seeschnecken-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Gastrodon
What type is Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon.
Can Gastrodon still evolve?
Gastrodon is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Shellos, it does not evolve further.
What are Gastrodon's weaknesses?
Gastrodon is very weak to Grass-type moves (×4 damage). Gastrodon takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
What is Gastrodon's Hidden Ability?
Gastrodon's Hidden Ability is Sand Force. Its regular Abilities are Sticky Hold and Storm Drain.
Can you get a Shiny Gastrodon in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Gastrodon is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
