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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Gastrodon

    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.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield GastrodonPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Gastrodon
    Regular
    Shiny
    Gastrodon Galar Pokedex ID: 231
    Water
    Ground
    65.9lbs 29.9kg
    Weight
    Sea Slug Pokémon
    Category
    2'11" 0.9m
    Height
    Water1 / Amorphous
    Exp Group
    5,120
    Egg Steps
    20
    Hatch Cycle
    2 HP Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    MediumFast
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Gastrodon Guide.

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    List of Gastrodon Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total475
    HP111
    Attack83
    Defense68
    Special Attack92
    Special Defense82
    Speed39

    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

    AbilityTypeEffect
    Sticky HoldNormal Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
    Storm DrainNormal Draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of being hit by Water-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
    Sand ForceHidden Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

    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.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Gastrodon Evolutions

    How do i evolve Gastrodon in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Shellos evolves into Gastrodon when you reach Level 30.

    Shellos
    trending_flat
    Level 30
    Gastrodon
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Shellos
    325484857627634
    Gastrodon
    4758368928211139

    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)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Galar Mine No. 2
    25%20 - 24
    Giant's Mirror
    65%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    50%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    55%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    65%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    70%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    30%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    20%41 - 42
    Giant's Mirror
    60%41 - 45
    Giant's Mirror
    50%41 - 45
    Route 9
    15%41 - 44

    Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Bridge Field
    25%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    20%26 - 28
    Galar Mine No. 2
    10%20 - 24
    Giant's Cap
    30%26 - 28
    Giant's Cap
    20%26 - 28
    Giant's Mirror
    30%26 - 28
    Motostoke Riverbank
    35%26 - 28
    Stony Wilderness
    30%26 - 28
    Route 9 - Circhester Bay
    30%39 - 43
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    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.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Gastrodon Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Bridge Field
    • Dusty Bowl
    • Giant's Cap
    • Giant's Mirror
    • Lake of Outrage
    • Rolling Fields
    • South Lake Miloch
    • West Lake Axewell
    • 5-Star Gastrodon-1
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Any
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 5-Star Desired: 20%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR03 Hydro Pump
    • 100% TR04 Surf
    • 100% TR16 Waterfall
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 50% Big Pearl
    • 50% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 1% Exp. Candy XL
    • 5-Star Gastrodon-1
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Any
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 4-Star Desired: 50%
    • 5-Star Desired: 25%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR03 Hydro Pump
    • 100% TR04 Surf
    • 100% TR16 Waterfall
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 50% Big Pearl
    • 50% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 1% Exp. Candy XL
    • 5-Star Gastrodon-1
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Any
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 35%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR23 Spikes
    • 100% TR63 Power Gem
    • 100% TR67 Earth Power
    • 100% TR75 Stone Edge
    • 80% Lum Berry
    • 80% Qualot Berry
    • 50% Star Piece
    • 50% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 3% Dynamax Candy
    • 3% Exp. Candy L
    • 3% Exp. Candy XL
    • 5-Star Gastrodon-1
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Any
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 5-Star Desired: 15%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR03 Hydro Pump
    • 100% TR04 Surf
    • 100% TR16 Waterfall
    • 100% TR45 Muddy Water
    • 50% Big Pearl
    • 50% Pearl
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 3% Dynamax Candy
    • 3% Exp. Candy L
    • 3% Exp. Candy XL
    • 5-Star Gastrodon-1
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Any
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 25%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR23 Spikes
    • 100% TR63 Power Gem
    • 100% TR67 Earth Power
    • 100% TR75 Stone Edge
    • 80% Lum Berry
    • 80% Qualot Berry
    • 50% Star Piece
    • 50% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 3% Dynamax Candy
    • 3% Exp. Candy L
    • 3% Exp. Candy XL

    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.

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    0.5x
    Damage
    Steel
    Fire
    Poison
    Rock
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage
    Electric

    What pokemon is Gastrodon Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Leafeon Grass525
    Dhelmise Ghost Grass517
    Tsareena Grass510
    Abomasnow Grass Ice494
    Vileplume Grass Poison490

    What pokemon is Gastrodon Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Tyranitar Rock Dark600
    Arcanine Fire555
    Rhyperior Ground Rock535
    Charizard Fire Flying534
    Jolteon Electric525
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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 dark type move Memento at level 53. This Status move User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Ground type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Gastrodon Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    01Water GunSpecial6010025
    01Mud-SlapSpecial3010010Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
    01HardenStatus——30Raises user's Defense.
    01RecoverStatus——10User recovers half its max HP.
    15Water PulseSpecial9010020May confuse opponent.
    20Ancient PowerSpecial601005May raise all user's stats at once.
    25Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    33Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
    39Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    46Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    53MementoStatus—10010User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.

    TM Moves Gastrodon can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM32SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    TM35HailStatus——10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
    TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
    TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
    TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM49Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM55BrineSpecial97.510010Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical112.510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

    Gastrodon TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
    TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
    TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
    TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
    TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
    TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
    TR17AmnesiaStatus——20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR22Sludge BombSpecial9010010May poison opponent.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR45Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
    TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR75Stone EdgePhysical100805High critical hit ratio.
    TR78Sludge WaveSpecial9510010May poison opponent.
    TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
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