Where can I find Gastrodon in SoulGold?

Gastrodon can be found in 19 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Gastrodon?

Gastrodon is a water/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Gastrodon learn in SoulGold?

Gastrodon can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Gastrodonin Pokémon SoulGold

waterground

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Sea Slug Pokémon

It appears on shallow-water beaches to eat sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will ensue.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

WaterGround

Dex

#423

Abilities

Sticky Hold(Primary)

Prevents item theft.

Storm Drain(Secondary)

Draws in Water moves.

Sand Force(Hidden)

Powers up in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

166

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

grass ×4

Resists

fire ×0.5poison ×0.5rock ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Forms

Normal,East

Evolution Chain

Shellos

Base form

Shellos (East)

Base form

→

Gastrodon

Level up Shellos to Lv. 30

→

Gastrodon (East)

Level up Shellos to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

You can catch Gastrodon common in South Johto Sea while surfing or fishing with Super Rod, in South Johto Sea while surfing or fishing with Super Rod (uncommon), and in Southern Passage while surfing or fishing with Super Rod (uncommon), among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 45.

Wild Encounters (12)

Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	RecoverLevel: 1Recover	normal	0	0	20
1	RecoverLevel: 1Recover	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
15	Water PulseLevel: 15Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
15	Water PulseLevel: 15Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
20	Ancient PowerLevel: 20Ancient Power	rock	60	100	5
20	Ancient PowerLevel: 20Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
25	Body SlamLevel: 25Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
25	Body SlamLevel: 25Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
33	Muddy WaterLevel: 33Muddy Water	water	0	85	10
33	Muddy WaterLevel: 33Muddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
39	Earth PowerLevel: 39Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
39	Earth PowerLevel: 39Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
46	Rain DanceLevel: 46Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
46	Rain DanceLevel: 46Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
53	MementoLevel: 53Memento	dark	0	0	10
53	MementoLevel: 53Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	psychic	1	100	20
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
StockpileStockpile	normal	0	0	0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	0	0	10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	1	100	10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
YawnYawn	normal	0	0	10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
MementoMemento	dark	0	0	10
MementoMemento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
Trump CardTrump Card	normal	1	0	5
Trump CardTrump Card	The less PP the move has the more damage it does.
SludgeSludge	poison	65	100	20
SludgeSludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Clear SmogClear Smog	poison	50	0	15
Clear SmogClear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
MistMist	ice	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	poison	0	0	0
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Gastrodon. Use these types to counter it effectively.

grass4×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Gastrodon resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric

fire0.5×poison0.5×rock0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Gastrodon, either offensively or defensively.

Gastrodonin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry