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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 Gastrodon
Regular
Shiny
Gastrodon Galar Pokedex ID: 231

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
Sticky HoldNormal
Storm DrainNormal
Sand ForceHidden

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.

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Level 30
Gastrodon
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
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)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
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)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
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.

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
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?

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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
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.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-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

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
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.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial9010010May poison opponent.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User 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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