Bastiodon
TL;DR. Bastiodon is a rock/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 495. Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Stat spread.
Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Bastiodon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bastiodon reaches 1,539 CP at level 40 and 1,761 CP as a best buddy.
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Bastiodon in competitive play.
Bastiodon is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #79 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Bastiodon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bastiodon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Bastiodon weak to?
Bastiodon takes 4× damage from Fighting, Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water.
What is Bastiodon resistant to?
Bastiodon is immune to Poison. It also resists Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Normal, Flying.
How does Bastiodon evolve?
Bastiodon evolves from Shieldon (Level 30). Bastiodon is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Bastiodon from?
Bastiodon was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0411.
What are Bastiodon's base stats?
Bastiodon has HP 60, Attack 52, Defense 168, Special Attack 47, Special Defense 138, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 495.
What are Bastiodon's abilities?
Bastiodon can have the ability Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Soundproof.
Is Bastiodon legendary or mythical?
No. Bastiodon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bastiodon's best stat?
Bastiodon's highest base stat is Defense at 168, which ranks 6th of 132 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Bastiodon good?
Bastiodon has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Bastiodon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bastiodon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bastiodon vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bastiodon | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Attack | 52 | 89 | -37 |
| Defense | 168 | 103 | +65 |
| Special Attack | 47 | 65 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 138 | 75 | +63 |
| Speed | 30 | 57 | -27 |
| Total | 495 | 460 | +35 |
Bastiodon appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Bastiodon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Bastiodon isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Bastiodon is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Bastiodon appears in 3 episodes.
From DP107 (2008-12-18) through DP154 (2009-12-03).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Bastiodon card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Bastiodon
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