Pokemon Sword and Shield Gastrodon is a Water and Ground Type Sea Slug Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass type moves. You can find and catch Gastrodon in Galar Mine No. 2 with a 25% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Gastrodon are 111 HP, 83 Attack, 92 SP Attack, 68 Defense, 82 SP Defense, and 39 Speed.


List of Gastrodon Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
---|---|---|
Total | 475 | |
HP | 111 | |
Attack | 83 | |
Defense | 68 | |
Special Attack | 92 | |
Special Defense | 82 | |
Speed | 39 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Gastrodon to have is Quiet, this will increase it's Sp. Atk and decrease it's Speed stats.
Gastrodon Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Sticky Hold | Normal | |
Storm Drain | Normal | |
Sand Force | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through.
Shield Pokedex Entry
The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it’s also surprisingly resilient.
Gastrodon Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Gastrodon?
Gastrodon does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Shellos and evolve it into Gastrodon. A popular spawn location you can find Shellos is in the Galar Mine No. 2 area with a 25% chance to spawn during All weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 25% | 20 - 24 | ||
![]() | 65% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 50% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 55% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 65% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 70% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 30% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 20% | 41 - 42 | ||
![]() | 60% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 50% | 41 - 45 | ||
![]() | 15% | 41 - 44 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Gastrodon Raids
Where do i find Gastrodon Raids?
You can find Gastrodon raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Gastrodon Weakness
Gastrodon is a Water and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Gastrodon Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Gastrodon Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Gastrodon Moves List
What moves can Gastrodon learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Gastrodon can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Ground type +50% STAB damage.
Gastrodon Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | [] Water Gun | ||||||
01 | [] Mud-Slap | ||||||
01 | [] Harden | ||||||
01 | [] Recover | ||||||
15 | [] Water Pulse | ||||||
20 | [] Ancient Power | ||||||
25 | [] Body Slam | ||||||
33 | [] Muddy Water | ||||||
39 | [] Earth Power | ||||||
46 | [] Rain Dance | ||||||
53 | [] Memento |
TM Moves Gastrodon can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM32 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM45 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM46 | Weather Ball | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Move's power and type changes with the weather. |
TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM49 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 82.5 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM81 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
Gastrodon TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR03 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TR10 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TR16 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
TR17 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Special Defense. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR45 | Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 135 | 85 | 10 | May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
TR67 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR75 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
TR78 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TR84 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
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