Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinnoh | Canalave City | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Fuego Ironworks Outside | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Fuego Ironworks Outside | Walking | 30–31 |
| Sinnoh | Pastoria City | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Route 205 South | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Route 212 South | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Route 213 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Route 218 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Sinnoh | Route 218 | Walking | 28–30 |
| Sinnoh | Route 224 | Surf | 35–55 |
| Sinnoh | Route 224 | WalkingBefore National Dex | 49 |
| Sinnoh | Route 224 | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 49 |
| Sinnoh | Valley Windworks Outside | Surf | 20–40 |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 111
- Attack
- 83
- Defense
- 68
- Sp. Attack
- 92
- Sp. Defense
- 82
- Speed
- 39
Abilities · Sticky Hold / Storm Drain
Hidden ability · Sand Force
Size · 0.9 m · 29.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Shellos · Level 30
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Gastrodon
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Recover |
| 1 | Harden |
| 1 | Mud Slap |
| 15 | Water Pulse |
| 20 | Ancient Power |
| 25 | Body Slam |
| 33 | Muddy Water |
| 39 | Earth Power |
| 46 | Rain Dance |
| 53 | Memento |