Type matchups
Damage Gastrodon takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ground type, Gastrodon has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Water/Ground typing.
- With Storm Drain: Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 111
- Attack
- 83
- Defense
- 68
- Sp. Atk
- 92
- Sp. Def
- 82
- Speed
- 39
- Total
- 475
Gastrodon has a base stat total of 475, higher than 51% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (111). Its Attack (83) and Sp. Atk (92) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 39 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 111 HP, 68 Defense and 82 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Gastrodon can have the abilities Sticky Hold, Storm Drain and Sand Force.
How to beat Gastrodon
The best way to beat Gastrodon is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Sky Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Gastrodon's Ground moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Gastrodon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Shellos → Gastrodon), evolving from Shellos.
Best counters to Gastrodon
Other Water/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gastrodon weak to?
As a Water/Ground type, Gastrodon takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×) moves.
What is Gastrodon resistant to?
Gastrodon resists Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Gastrodon?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Shaymin and Sky Shaymin, which hit Gastrodon with super-effective attacks.