As a Rock/Steel type, Bastiodon has 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Rock/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 52
Defense: 168
Sp. Atk: 47
Sp. Def: 138
Speed: 30
Total: 495

Bastiodon has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (168). Its Attack (52) and Sp. Atk (47) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 168 Defense and 138 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Bastiodon can have the abilities Sturdy and Soundproof.

How to beat Bastiodon

The best way to beat Bastiodon is with Fighting and Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Water moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves.

Evolution

Bastiodon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Shieldon → Bastiodon), evolving from Shieldon.

Best counters to Bastiodon

Other Rock/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Bastiodon weak to?

As a Rock/Steel type, Bastiodon takes super-effective damage from Fighting (4×), Ground (4×) and Water moves.

What is Bastiodon resistant to?

Bastiodon resists Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Normal (¼×) and Flying (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Bastiodon?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Keldeo, which hit Bastiodon with super-effective attacks.