#0423 · black white · gen 5
West Gastrodon
Sea Slug Pokémon
Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
Forms only affect appearance. A form is determined before a wild encounter based on whether the battle is in western or eastern Sinnoh and cannot be changed.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 75/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 0.9 m
- Weight:
- 29.9 kg
- Egg groups:
- Water 1, Amorphous
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Caudal
Base stats
HP111
Atk83
Def68
Sp.Atk92
Sp.Def82
Speed39
Total: 475
Weaknesses & resistances
×4
Grass
×½
PoisonRockSteelFire
×0
Electric
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)
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV yield (current): +2 HP
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
sticky hold, storm drain sticky hold, storm drain, sand force
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 20 | 100% | |
| 1 | Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field | Ground | — | — | |
| 1 | Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| 2 | Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field | Ground | — | — | |
| 4 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 7 | Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| 11 | Mud BombThe user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 65 | 85% | |
| 16 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| 22 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| 29 | Body SlamThe user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 85 | 100% | |
| 41 | Muddy WaterThe user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ accuracy.▶ All opponents | Water | 95 | 85% | |
| 54 | RecoverRestoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM07 | HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Sludge WaveIt swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.▶ All other Pokémon | Poison | 95 | 100% | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM55 | ScaldThe user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM05 | WaterfallThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | DiveDiving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% |
