#423 Gastrodon

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Gastrodon Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
Picture
Normal Sprite
West Sea East Sea
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Gastrodon
Japan: Tritodon
トリトドン
French: Tritosor
German: Gastrodon
Korean: 트리토돈
National: #423
Alola: #342
Melemele: #---
Akala: #---
Ula'ula: #---
Poni: #089
Male :50%
Female :50%
Water-type Ground-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Sea Slug Pokémon 2'11"
0.9m
65.9lbs
29.9kg
755,120
Abilities: Sticky Hold - Storm Drain - Sand Force (Hidden Ability)
Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken.
Storm Drain: Water-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Water-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage
Hidden Ability (Available):
Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 33% in a Sandstorm
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 HP Point(s)
Unlikely

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Water 1
Amorphous
Evolutionary Chain
Shellos Level Gastrodon
Alternate Forms
West SeaEast Sea
West SeaEast Sea
Gastrodon's form cannot be changed and is dependant on where it was caught

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sun Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni WildsDetails
Moon Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni WildsDetails
Ultra Sun Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni WildsDetails
Ultra Moon Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni WildsDetails
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text

Gastrodon SpriteSunIt has strong regenerative capabilities. Even if parts of it are bitten off by fish Pokémon, it will return to normal within a few hours.
MoonPlankton, 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 SunLong ago, it had a shell on its back. There’s now a vestigial plate on its back that’s hard but thin.
Ultra MoonTheir shape and color change, depending on their environment and diet. There are many of them at beaches where the waves are calm.
Gastrodon SpriteSunA team of researchers is scouring the oceans of the world in search of a Gastrodon in a color never seen before.
MoonExperiments are being conducted to discover what happens when a Gastrodon is raised in a location other than the sea where it was born.
Ultra SunWhen it’s attacked, it gushes a purple liquid that’s not poisonous but makes Gastrodon’s meat bitter and inedible.
Ultra MoonA relative of Shellder and Cloyster, this ocean dweller sometimes comes onto land in search of food.


Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Mud-Slap Mud-Slap - Ground-type Mud-Slap: Special Move 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Mud Sport Mud Sport - Ground-type Mud Sport: Other Move -- -- 15 --
The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
Harden Harden - Normal-type Harden: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Water Pulse Water Pulse - Water-type Water Pulse: Special Move 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
2 Mud Sport Mud Sport - Ground-type Mud Sport: Other Move -- -- 15 --
The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
4 Harden Harden - Normal-type Harden: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
7 Water Pulse Water Pulse - Water-type Water Pulse: Special Move 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
11 Mud Bomb Mud Bomb - Ground-type Mud Bomb: Special Move 65 85 10 30
The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
16 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
22 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
29 Body Slam Body Slam - Normal-type Body Slam: Physical Move 85 100 15 30
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
41 Muddy Water Muddy Water - Water-type Muddy Water: Special Move 90 85 10 30
The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
54 Recover Recover - Normal-type Recover: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail Hail - Ice-type Hail: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Beam - Ice-type Ice Beam: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14 Blizzard Blizzard - Ice-type Blizzard: Special Move 110 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34 Sludge Wave Sludge Wave - Poison-type Sludge Wave: Special Move 95 100 10 10
The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
TM36 Sludge Bomb Sludge Bomb - Poison-type Sludge Bomb: Special Move 90 100 10 30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TM37 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM55 Scald Scald - Water-type Scald: Special Move 80 100 15 30
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM68 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM71 Stone Edge Stone Edge - Rock-type Stone Edge: Physical Move 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM78 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM83 Infestation Infestation - Bug-type Infestation: Special Move 20 100 20 100
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Surf Surf - Water-type Surf: Special Move 90 100 15 --
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM98 Waterfall Waterfall - Water-type Waterfall: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Egg Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Counter Counter - Fighting-type Counter: Physical Move ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Mirror Coat Mirror Coat - Psychic-type Mirror Coat: Special Move ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Stockpile Stockpile - Normal-type Stockpile: Other Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.
Swallow Swallow - Normal-type Swallow: Other Move -- -- 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
Spit Up Spit Up - Normal-type Spit Up: Special Move ?? 100 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.
Yawn Yawn - Normal-type Yawn: Other Move -- -- 10 -- Details
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
Memento Memento - Dark-type Memento: Other Move -- 100 10 -- Details
The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Curse Curse - Ghost-type Curse: Other Move -- -- 10 -- Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Amnesia Amnesia - Psychic-type Amnesia: Other Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Fissure Fissure - Ground-type Fissure: Physical Move ?? 30 5 -- Details
The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Trump Card Trump Card - Normal-type Trump Card: Special Move ?? -- 5 -- Details
The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.
Sludge Sludge - Poison-type Sludge: Special Move 65 100 20 30 Details
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Clear Smog Clear Smog - Poison-type Clear Smog: Special Move 50 -- 15 -- Details
The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.
Brine Brine - Water-type Brine: Special Move 65 100 10 -- Details
If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Mist Mist - Ice-type Mist: Other Move -- -- 30 -- Details
The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Acid Armor Acid Armor - Poison-type Acid Armor: Other Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
BlockBlock - Normal-typeBlock: Other Move----5--
The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Earth PowerEarth Power - Ground-typeEarth Power: Special Move901001010
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Icy WindIcy Wind - Ice-typeIcy Wind: Special Move559515100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Pain SplitPain Split - Normal-typePain Split: Other Move----20--
The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Water PulseWater Pulse - Water-typeWater Pulse: Special Move601002020
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Stomping TantrumStomping Tantrum - Ground-typeStomping Tantrum: Physical Move7510010--
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/200(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling All-Out Pummeling - Fighting-type Physical Move 100 -- 1 --
The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Acid Downpour Acid Downpour - Poison-type Special Move 175 -- 1 --
The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Tectonic Rage Tectonic Rage - Ground-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 180(Phy)/175(Spe) -- 1 --
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Continental Crush Continental Crush - Rock-type Physical Move 180 -- 1 --
The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out Savage Spin-Out - Bug-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Hydro Vortex Hydro Vortex - Water-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/175(Spe) -- 1 --
The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer Subzero Slammer - Ice-type Special Move 185 -- 1 --
The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Continental Crush
Gen V or earlier
Continental Crush - Rock-type Special Move 120 -- 1 --
The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.


Transfer Only Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Dig 80 100 10 -- Gen VI TM28
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Flash -- 100 20 -- Gen VI TM70
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Rock Smash 40 100 15 50 Gen VI TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ΩRαS)
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Strength 80 100 15 -- Gen VI HM04
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Dive 80 100 10 -- Gen VI HM07 (ΩRαS)
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Whirlpool 35 85 15 100 Gen IV HM05 HGSS
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Ancient Power 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
String Shot -- 95 40 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30 Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 475 111 83 68 92 82 39
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 171 - 218 79 - 121 65 - 108 87 - 129 78 - 120 39 - 81
Lv. 100 332 - 426 153 - 238 126 - 211 170 - 254 152 - 236 74 - 159
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 171 - 218 88 - 135 73 - 120 97 - 144 87 - 134 44 - 91
Lv. 100 332 - 426 171 - 265 141 - 235 189 - 283 169 - 263 83 - 177
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 171 - 218 96 - 148 80 - 132 106 - 158 95 - 147 48 - 100
Lv. 100 332 - 426 188 - 291 155 - 258 207 - 311 185 - 289 91 - 194

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