Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#423Gastrodon

Species
Sea Slug Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
75
Growth
Medium
Height
0.9 m
Weight
29.9 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Gastrodon

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.

Base stats

EVs: +2 HP

HP111
Attack83
Defense68
Sp. Atk92
Sp. Def82
Speed39
Total475

Abilities

Sticky Hold
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Storm Drain
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Locations

Diamond
Walking
Fuego IronworksLv 29-3015%
Route 218Lv 28-3020%
Route 221Lv 29-3010%
Route 222Lv 40-4240%
Route 224Lv 52-5330%
Sea Route 230Lv 515%
Pearl
Walking
Fuego IronworksLv 29-3015%
Route 218Lv 28-3020%
Route 221Lv 28-3030%
Route 222Lv 40-4220%
Route 224Lv 52-5330%
Sea Route 230Lv 515%
Platinum
Surfing
Canalave CityLv 20-401%
Fuego IronworksLv 20-401%
Pastoria CityLv 20-401%
Route 205Lv 20-409%
Route 212Lv 20-409%
Route 213Lv 20-401%
Route 218Lv 20-401%
Route 224Lv 35-5510%
Valley WindworksLv 20-409%
Walking
Fuego IronworksLv 29-3125%
Route 218Lv 28-3035%
Route 224Lv 4910%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x4
  • x0
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
1Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Mud Sport
Status
--
--
15
--
Halves all Electric-type damage.
1Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
2Mud Sport
Status
--
--
15
--
Halves all Electric-type damage.
4Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
7Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
11Mud Bomb
Special
65
85
10
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
16Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
22Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
29Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
41Muddy Water
Special
90
85
10
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
54Recover
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM03Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
HM04Strength
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
HM07Waterfall
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM03Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM07Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM13Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM14Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM26Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM36Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM37Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM39Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM55Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM71Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM80Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Platinum
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
Platinum
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

Other generations

HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet