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gastrodon
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Gastrodon

Sea Slug Pokémon

WaterGround

Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.

Base Stats

HP 111
Attack 83
Defense 68
Sp. Atk 92
Sp. Def 82
Speed 39
Total 475

Type Effectiveness

Weak to
grass 4x
Resistant to
poison ½xrock ½xsteel ½xfire ½x
Immune to
electric 0x

Abilities

Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force (Hidden)

Evolution Chain

shellos Shellos
→
gastrodon Gastrodon Lv. 30

Moves

Details

Category Sea Slug Pokémon
Height 0.9 m
Weight 29.9 kg
Base Exp 166
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat —
Egg Groups Water1 ,Indeterminate

Sprites

gastrodon Front Front
gastrodon Back Back
gastrodon Front Shiny Front Shiny
gastrodon Back Shiny Back Shiny
gastrodon Official Art Official Art
gastrodon Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

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Defensive
Moves
Surf / Muddy Water
Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Toxic / Earth Power
Recover / Protect
Item
Rindo Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability
Storm Drain
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
SpD 4

Strategy Overview

Normally, Gastrodon would be seen as a fairly average Pokemon. It doesn't have great stats, but what sets Gastrodon apart from other Pokemon like it is its access to Storm Drain. With this fantastic ability, Gastrodon has an immunity to Surf and Water Spout. Its secondary Ground-type allows it to function in a sandstorm as well, taking no residual damage each turn. Its low Speed stat means it can be used under Trick Room, making Gastrodon extremely versatile.

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc