Gastrodon (トリトドン Toritodon)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#423
		Evolves From:	Shellos
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	111	Species:	Sea Slug Pokémon
Attack:	83	Type(s):	Water/Ground
Defense:	68	Height:	2'11"
Special Atk:	92	Weight:	65.9 lbs
Special Def:	82	Abilities:	Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force (Dream World)
Speed:	39	Pokédex Color:	Purple
Stat Total:	475	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Gastrodon (トリトドン Toritodon)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#423
		Evolves From:	Shellos
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	111	Species:	Sea Slug Pokémon
Attack:	83	Type(s):	Water/Ground
Defense:	68	Height:	2'11"
Special Atk:	92	Weight:	65.9 lbs
Special Def:	82	Abilities:	Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force (Dream World)
Speed:	39	Pokédex Color:	Purple
Stat Total:	475	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Gastrodon (Japanese: トリトドン Toritodon) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Contents 1 Biology 2 Evolution 3 Game Info 3.1 Locations 3.1.1 Side Game Locations 3.2 Pokédex Entries 3.3 Side Game Data 4 Trivia 5 References

BiologyEdit

A moderate-sized giant slug found in the Sinnoh region. It is the same type as Whiscash, Quagsire, and Swampert, it shows allotropic specification (same species but different appearances). The one in the West is pink & brown, and the other in the East is green and blue. Gastrodon is sometimes good in battle for its high defenses and regenerative abilities although not valued for its speed considering it is a slug. It is a Water type Pokémon equivalent of the first gastropod Pokémon (Slugma and Magcargo).

EvolutionEdit

Gastrodon evolves from Shellos starting at level 30.

Game InfoEdit

LocationsEdit

Gastrodon Locations
Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Diamond/ Pearl	West Sea: Routes 218 and 221, Fuego Ironworks East Sea: Routes 213, 222, 224, and 230	Common
Platinum	West Sea: Routes 205 and 218, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, Canalave City East Sea: Routes 212, 213, and 224, Pastoria City	Uncommon
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Shellos	None
Black/White	Trade	None

Side Game LocationsEdit

Gastrodon Locations
Game(s)	Location
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	West Sea: Brine Cave (B1-B9), Lower Brine Cave (B1) East Sea: Craggy Coast (B6-B9)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Marine Cave Volcano Cave

Pokédex EntriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Gastrodon did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Gastrodon did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Gastrodon did not appear during the Generation III games.
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.
HeartGold
When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.
SoulSilver
When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes.
Black
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
White
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
Black 2
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
White 2
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.

Side Game DataEdit

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No.	Pokémon		Group	Field Move		Poké Assist
R-038		Gastrodon	Water		Soak 2		Water
Capture Points*			On Sight**
560			No reaction.
Browser Entry
It spits orbs of water and hunks of dirt to attack.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon). ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

TriviaEdit

• This Pokémon, along with Shellos were rumored to be the pre-evolutions of Lapras prior to Diamond and Pearl's release, but this rumor was later confirmed false.
  • Gastrodon and Shellos do however, bear a slight resemblance to Lapras.
    • Although East Sea has slightly more resemblance to Lapras than West Sea.
• Its English name most likely comes from the Phylum: Gastropoda which, includes snails and slugs.

ReferencesEdit

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Serebii.net Pokédex data
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon.Marriland data
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data