Bastiodon Best Moveset
168 Defense and 138 Sp. Def on Rock/Steel with AbilitySturdy guaranteeing survival from full HP. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold maximizes the defensive frame. The moveset sets MoveStealth Rock and walls hits from both sides. 52/47 offenses and 30 Speed mean zero offensive pressure. 4x Fighting and Ground weaknesses limit where it fits.
168 Defense and 138 Sp. Def in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). The wall's wall. 4x Fighting and Ground weakness meant common coverage moves went straight through both.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bastiodon best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Roar
- Metal Burst
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock setter with Sturdy in Gen V (Black & White). Survived one hit, set rocks. 52 Attack and 30 Speed meant Bastiodon never did anything else.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). Metal Burst reflected damage, but 30 Speed meant taking the hit first. Rock/Steel with two 4x weaknesses was a defensive typing that invited offense.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Taunt
- Metal Burst
Recommended Teammates
Same position in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The defenses looked incredible on paper. Fighting and Ground coverage existed on half the metagame.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Metal Burst
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of elite defenses behind the wrong typing in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 168/138 bulk meant nothing when 4x weaknesses were everywhere.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Stealth Rock
- Metal Burst
Recommended Teammates
Bastiodon Weakness
Bastiodon's Rock/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, and Water. Fighting and Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Bastiodon's physical bulk (base 168 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Bastiodon Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Bastiodon
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bastiodon View Cinderace builds →U Turn5-6% Sucker Punch11-13% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bastiodon View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch13-16% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bastiodon View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Bastiodon View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x43-51% Knock Off7-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Bastiodon is the evolved form of Shieldon. Breeding produces Shieldon eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Shieldon gave Bastiodon the biggest boost in Defense (+50), bringing the total to 495 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Bastiodon to get Shieldon eggs using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
How to Get Bastiodon
No wild encounters for Bastiodon. The 2-stage line runs through Shieldon, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Bastiodon in SV
Step 1Catch ShieldonCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldViolet
Step 2Bastiodon ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Bastiodon egg.
Finding Bastiodon at moderate rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Bastiodon in PLA
Step 1Catch ShieldonSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%
Step 2Bastiodon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 5%or evolve from Shieldon (Step 1)
Bastiodon isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Shieldon from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Shieldon to Bastiodon is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Bastiodon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain ShieldonCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Legends: ArceusAvailableCatch in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Space-Time Distortion, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pewter City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Bastiodon ✓
You're catching Shieldon first, not Bastiodon. Shieldon appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Bastiodon in USUM
Step 1Catch ShieldonRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterLv.15Gift from NPCRevive Armor Fossil
Step 2Bastiodon ✓
Base Stats
Bastiodon's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The mixed lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a standard growth curve.
Its face is sturdy—as strong as diamond—and this hardness offers a very stable defense. Much about this species is still unknown, such as its natural habitat.
Bastiodon Guide
Bastiodon has a 495 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a support. Base 168 Defense is where it shines.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting), Garchomp (Ground), and Milotic (Water) when using Bastiodon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Lucario is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. At base 30 Speed, Bastiodon won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. That's the one you want on Bastiodon. Soundproof is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Bastiodon fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 52 Attack. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Run Bodypress, Iron Defense, Stealth Rock, and Metalburst on Bastiodon. Bodypress is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Bastiodon first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves