#411
Bastiodon
Shield Pokémon
RockSteel
Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 52
Defense 168
Sp. Atk 47
Sp. Def 138
Speed 30
Total 495
EV Yield 2 Defense
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Evolution Chain
Moves
Details
Category Shield Pokémon
Height 1.3 m
Weight 149.5 kg
Base Exp 173
Growth Rate Slow Then Very Fast
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Habitat —
Egg Groups Monster
Sprites
Competitive
uu
Support
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Impish
EVs
HP 252
Atk 8
SpD 248
Torment
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Impish
EVs
HP 252
Def 4
SpD 252
Metal Burst
Item
Leftovers / Focus Sash
Nature
Sassy
EVs
HP 252
Atk 4
SpD 252
Strategy Overview
Bastiodon, although possessing gargantuan defenses and access to many useful support moves including Stealth Rock, Toxic, and Taunt, has always been overlooked for a position on UU teams due to its lackluster offenses. Thanks to moves such as Metal Burst and Torment, however, Bastiodon can present a serious threat while simultaneously contributing to the team. It's not a very reliable option considering its grave 4x weaknesses to Fighting- and Ground-type attacks and low Speed, but it can hold its own given the proper support.
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc