#0423 · Original Sinnoh #061 · diamond pearl · gen 4
West Gastrodon
Sea Slug Pokémon
It has a pliable body without any bones. If any part of its body is torn off, it grows right back.
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.
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
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 222 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 40 |
| Road 224 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 53 |
| Road 218 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 19% | 28–30 |
| Fuego Ironworks (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11% | 29–30 |
| Road 222 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 40 |
| Road 224 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 52 |
| Road 221 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9% | 29–30 |
| Road 222 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9% | 41–42 |
| Road 230 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 51 |
| Fuego Ironworks (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 30 |
| Road 222 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 1% | 42 |
| Road 221 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 1% | 30 |
| Road 218 (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 1% | 30 |
| Road 221 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 28 |
| Road 224 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 53 |
| Road 218 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 19% | 28–30 |
| Fuego Ironworks (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11% | 29–30 |
| Road 224 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 52 |
| Road 222 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 40 |
| Road 222 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9% | 41–42 |
| Road 221 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9% | 29–30 |
| Road 230 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 51 |
| Fuego Ironworks (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 30 |
| Road 222 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 1% | 42 |
| Road 221 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 1% | 30 |
| Road 218 (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 1% | 30 |
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 foe’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 foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ 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 foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ 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 foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 85 | 100% | |
| 41 | Muddy WaterThe user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe’s accuracy.▶ All opponents | Water | 95 | 85% | |
| 54 | RecoverA self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| 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 foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe foe 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 hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ 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 | — | — | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombThe user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM55 | BrineIf the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 | — | — | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM07 | WaterfallThe user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% |
