Gastrodon
#423 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Sea Slug Pokémon
Gastrodon
#423 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Sea Slug Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
111
332
426
Attack
83
153
291
Defense
68
126
258
Sp. Atk
92
170
311
Sp. Def
82
152
289
Speed
39
74
194
Total
475
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Gastrodon
Sea Slug Pokémon


Height
Weight
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 HP |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.

Pokémon White 2
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Shellos #422 | Level 30 | ![]() Gastrodon #423 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Start | Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Start | Mud Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| Start | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target. |
| 2 | Mud Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| 4 | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| 7 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target. |
| 11 | Mud Bomb | ![]() | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| 16 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| 22 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| 29 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 41 | Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 95 | 85 | 10 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ accuracy. |
| 54 | Recover | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM55 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| HM05 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
| HM06 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
Traits
Sticky Hold
Ability Slot 1
Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Storm Drain
Ability Slot 2
Draws in all Water-type moves to up Sp. Attack.
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Sand Force(Hidden Ability)
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.





































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