NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0423

Gastrodon

Water

Ground

It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back.

Category: Sea Slug Pokémon
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 29.9 kg
Generation: IV

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.

Sand Force Hidden ability

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sea Slug Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Shellos
- Gastrodon

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

111

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 475

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Grass

×4

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Poison

×0.5

Rock

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

Electric

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 5

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 25
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 47
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

EarthquakePhysical · GroundPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RecoverStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 54
Platinum · Level Up · Level 54
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 54
Black White · Level Up · Level 54
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 54
X Y · Level Up · Level 54
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 54
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 54
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 54
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 37
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

HardenStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 4
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 4
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 4
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 4
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SpikesStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SandstormStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 16
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 16
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 16
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 16
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 22
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 22
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 22
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 22
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 46
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 46
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ancient PowerSpecial · RockPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20

Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

MementoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 53
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 53
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 53

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Mud SportStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Electric-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 2
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 2
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 2
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 2
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 2
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 2
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 2
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 2
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 2

Weather BallSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sand TombPhysical · GroundPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
Black White · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
X Y · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BlockStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock BlastPhysical · RockPower 25Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 7
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 7
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 7
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 7
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 7
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 9
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BrineSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 39
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 39
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 29
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 39
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud BombSpecial · GroundPower 65Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
Platinum · Level Up · Level 11
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 11
Black White · Level Up · Level 11
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 11
X Y · Level Up · Level 11
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 21

Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sludge WaveSpecial · PoisonPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnowscapeStatus · IcePower 0Accuracy —Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Diamond

It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back.

Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.

Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.

Heartgold · Soulsilver · X · Omega Ruby

When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.

Sun

It has strong regenerative capabilities. Even if parts of it are bitten off by fish Pokémon, it will return to normal within a few hours.

Moon

Plankton, invisible to the naked eye, is its main food source. It comes onto the land periodically, but the reason for this is not known.

Ultra Sun

Long ago, it had a shell on its back. There’s now a vestigial plate on its back that’s hard but thin.

Ultra Moon

Their shape and color change, depending on their environment and diet. There are many of them at beaches where the waves are calm.

Sword

Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through.

Shield

The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it’s also surprisingly resilient.

Legends Arceus

Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue.

POKÉMON TCG

Gastrodon trading cards

10 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12