Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#423Gastrodon

Gastrodon as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Gastrodon as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Sea Slug Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
75
Growth
Medium
Height
0.9 m
Weight
29.9 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Gastrodon

Sword
Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through.
Shield
The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it’s also surprisingly resilient.

Base stats

EVs: +2 HP

HP111
Attack83
Defense68
Sp. Atk92
Sp. Def82
Speed39
Total475

Abilities

Sticky Hold
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Storm Drain
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Sand Force (hidden)
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Locations

Sword
Max Raid
Bridge FieldLv 45-6075%
Dusty BowlLv 45-60100%
Giant's CapLv 55-6015%
Giant's MirrorLv 45-6075%
Lake of OutrageLv 55-6020%
Rolling FieldsLv 45-6055%
South Lake MilochLv 55-6020%
West Lake AxewellLv 45-6075%
Overworld
Route 9Lv 41-4415%
Static
Galar Mine No. 2Lv 50100%
Walking
Route 9Lv 39-4330%
Wanderer Water
Dusty BowlLv 56-60100%
Giant's MirrorLv 56-60100%
Shield
Max Raid
Bridge FieldLv 45-6075%
Dusty BowlLv 45-60100%
Giant's CapLv 55-6015%
Giant's MirrorLv 45-6075%
Lake of OutrageLv 55-6020%
Rolling FieldsLv 45-6055%
South Lake MilochLv 55-6020%
West Lake AxewellLv 45-6075%
Overworld
Route 9Lv 41-4415%
Static
Galar Mine No. 2Lv 50100%
Walking
Route 9Lv 39-4330%
Wanderer Water
Dusty BowlLv 56-60100%
Giant's MirrorLv 56-60100%
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Dynamax Adventure
Max LairLv 65100%
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Dynamax Adventure
Max LairLv 65100%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x4
  • x0
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
1Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Recover
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP.
1Water Gun
Special
40
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
15Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
20Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
25Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
33Muddy Water
Special
90
85
10
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
39Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
46Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
53Memento
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM08Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM09Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM32Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM35Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM36Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM45Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM46Weather Ball
Special
50
100
10
--
If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM49Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
TM53Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM55Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM98Stomping Tantrum
Physical
75
100
10
--
Has double power if the user’s last move failed.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR03Hydro Pump
Special
110
80
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR16Waterfall
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR17Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR22Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR45Muddy Water
Special
90
85
10
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TR67Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR75Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TR78Sludge Wave
Special
95
100
10
10
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR84Scald
Special
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to burn the target.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Skitter Smack
Physical
70
90
10
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

Other generations

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet