Gastrodon (Pokémon)

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Gastrodon
トリトドン Toritodon
#423
423Gastrodon-East.png
Artwork of East Sea form from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Type
Water Ground
Category
Sea Slug Pokémon
Abilities
Sticky Hold or Storm Drain
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#061
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'11"
Imperial
0.9 m
Metric
Weight
65.9 lbs.
Imperial
29.9 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body14.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F423.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Indeterminate groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 176 Battle Exp.: 1761*

Gastrodon (Japanese: トリトドン Toritodon) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Shellos starting at level 30.

Like its pre-evolution, there are two forms of Gastrodon, West Sea (pink and brown) and East Sea (blue and green), found in the two halves of Sinnoh.

Biology

Physiology

Gastrodon is a Pokémon based on a sea slug. It has three eyes in front of its head and two horns protruding from the sides of its head. These might be its antennae used to sense its surroundings. To do this, it waves its head side to side as if it were dancing.

Gastrodon and its pre-evolution Shellos are examples of allopatric speciation, though they are still able to breed.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

If any part of a Gastrodon's boneless body is ever ripped or torn off, it can grow back in very little time.

Behavior

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Cynthia's Gastrodon.png
Cynthia and her West Sea Gastrodon

A West Sea Gastrodon debuted in Double Team Turnover! under the ownership of Cynthia. It appeared again in Aiding the Enemy where it was seen battling Aaron's Beautifly on television.

A Gastrodon belonging to a coordinator appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP097 Gastrodon Dawn's Pokédex Gastrodon, the Sea Slug Pokémon and the evolved form of Shellos. Gastrodon inhabits the shallow tidal pools of the ocean, and its sturdy shell serves to protect its body.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Gastrodon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back.
Pearl It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.
Platinum Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Routes 218 and 221, Fuego Ironworks (West Sea)
Routes 213, 222, 224, and 230 (East Sea)
Platinum
Uncommon Routes 205 and 218, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, Canalave City (West Sea)
Routes 212, 213, and 224, Pastoria City (East Sea)
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
West Sea: Brine Cave (B1-B9)
Lower Brine Cave (B1)
East Sea: Craggy Coast (B6-B9)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Marine Cave
Volcano Cave

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
111
171 - 218 332 - 426
83
79 - 148 153 - 291
68
65 - 132 126 - 258
92
87 - 158 170 - 311
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
39
39 - 100 74 - 194
Total:
475
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:Evobox/1formes2

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 423.png Spr 4p 423.png Spr 4h 423.png Spr b 4d 423.png
Spr 4d 423E.png Spr 4p 423E.png Spr 4h 423E.png Spr b 4d 423E.png
Spr 4d 423 s.png Spr 4p 423 s.png Spr 4h 423 s.png Spr b 4d 423 s.png
Spr 4d 423E s.png Spr 4p 423E s.png Spr 4h 423E s.png Spr b 4d 423E s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 423.png Spr 5b2 423.png Spr b 5b 423.png
Spr 5b 423E.png Spr 5b2 423E.png Spr b 5b 423E.png
Spr 5b 423 s.png Spr 5b2 423 s.png Spr b 5b 423 s.png
Spr 5b 423E s.png Spr 5b2 423E s.png Spr b 5b 423E s.png
GastrodonGastrodon For other sprites and images, please see Gastrodon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • According to an interview in Nintendo Power with Ken Sugimori, Shellos and Gastrodon were originally designed for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but were not implemented in the final design.
    • Both Shellos and Gastrodon have a beta back sprite in the game data; however, there are no front sprites for these forms, and neither can be captured in this form.
    • These beta forms both are similar to the pink, West Sea variations of Shellos and Gastrodon, possibly meaning that they were developed from the Generation III versions. This is fitting, as all regions from before Generation IV are west of Mt. Coronet.
  • In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, no in-game trainer uses East Sea Gastrodon in battle, even if the Trainer's current location is east of Mt. Coronet. This changes in Pokémon Platinum.
  • Gastrodon's Platinum Pokédex entry states that "long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell". Interestingly, the same beta backsprite mentioned above depicts it with a rock-like shell, covering its entire back.
    • Strangely, in Double Team Turnover!, it's Pokédex entry specifically refers to it having a "sturdy shell".
  • Gastrodon and Shellos are the only none poison type Pokémon that can have Sticky Hold as an ability.

Origin

Gastrodon is based on a sea slug, perhaps specifically that in the order, Opisthobranchia.

Name origin

Gastrodon's name is derived from "gastropod", the zoological category slugs and snails belong to, and "don", a Spanish honorific meaning leader or king, or in other words, king of snails and slugs.

The name Toritodon is derived from Tritoniidae. It may also come from the fact that eastern Gastrodon look like cows or oxen. The word Torito is Spanish for "little bull". Its name might mean "royal ox snail", referring to its strength.

In other languages

External links

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