Pokemon Legends Arceus Gastrodon is a Water and Ground Type Sea Slug Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 2 HP EV Yield. Gastrodon can be found with as an Ability; we recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 475 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Gastrodon Stats and Abilities
Based on Gastrodon Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Gastrodon Highest IV Stat is Special Attack (92) and the Lowest being Speed (39).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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D | HP | 111 |
C | Attack | 83 |
E | Defense | 68 |
B | Special Attack | 92 |
D | Special Defense | 82 |
F | Speed | 39 |
C | Total | 475 |
Gastrodon | Detail |
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Best Nature | Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 15% Ball of Mud ![]() 30% Pinap Berry ![]() |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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How To Evolve Gastrodon in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Shellos requires (Level 30) to evolve into Gastrodon.
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Shellos | 325 | 76 | 48 | 57 | 48 | 62 | 34 |
Stat Change | +150 | +35 | +35 | +35 | +20 | +20 | +5 |
![]() Gastrodon | 475 | 111 | 83 | 92 | 68 | 82 | 39 |

Alpha Gastrodon Locations
List of Locations you can find Alpha Gastrodon in PLA.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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61 | Cobalt Coastlands | Seagrass Haven |

Where To Find Gastrodon Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Gastrodon in PLA.
Gastrodon has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 42 - 44 Gastrodon, within the Seagrass Haven location via Mass Outbreaks.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Shellos Lv. 15 - 18 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gastrodon Lv. 15 - 33 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Shellos Lv. 26 - 29 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gastrodon Lv. 26 - 36 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Shellos Lv. 27 - 29 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gastrodon Lv. 38 - 40 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Shellos Lv. 26 - 29 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gastrodon Lv. 26 - 33 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Shellos Lv. 27 - 29 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Shellos Lv. 31 - 34 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gastrodon Lv. 42 - 44 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Gastrodon Weakness
Gastrodon is a Water and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Gastrodon to take More Damage from Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | ![]() |
2.0x More Damage | |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Gastrodon Weak Against?
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How To Complete Gastrodon Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of heavy specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | ||
Number you've caught without being spotted | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Times you have seen it use Mud Bomb | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've seen it use a strong style move | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Number of different forms you've obtained | 2 |

Best Gastrodon Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Gastrodon Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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47 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
29 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
21 | Mud Bomb | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 85 | 10 | May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
15 | Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | May raise all user's stats at once. |
Gastrodon Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Gastrodon can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (9) | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. | |
5 (14) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | |
9 (18) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
15 (25) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. | |
21 (31) | Power: 97.5 Acc: 85 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Accuracy. | |
29 (40) | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
37 (48) | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half its max HP. | |
47 (59) | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Gastrodon Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Gastrodon can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May poison opponent. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S | ![]() Origin Palkia | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
S | ![]() Palkia | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 100 |
S | ![]() Manaphy | ![]() | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
A | ![]() Gyarados | ![]() ![]() | 540 | 95 | 125 | 60 | 79 | 100 | 81 |
A | ![]() Empoleon | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 84 | 86 | 111 | 88 | 101 | 60 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Landorus Therian | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 145 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 91 |
S | ![]() Garchomp | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 108 | 130 | 80 | 95 | 85 | 102 |
S | ![]() Landorus | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 125 | 115 | 90 | 80 | 101 |
A | ![]() Ursaluna | ![]() ![]() | 550 | 130 | 140 | 45 | 105 | 80 | 50 |
A | ![]() Rhyperior | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |







































