Bastiodon (Pokémon)
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| Bastiodon トリデプス Trideps | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| Types | Rock/Steel |
|---|---|
| Species | Shield Pokémon |
| National Dex | #411 |
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #039 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-182 |
| Height | 4′03″ (1.3m) |
| Weight | 329.6 lbs. (149.5kg) |
| Ability | Sturdy |
| Egg group | Monster |
| Time to hatch | 7,680 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Def |
| Exp. yield | 199 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 600,000 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Gray |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Body style | 
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Bastiodon (Japanese: トリデプス Trideps) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Pokémon. It is only available after being revived from a fossil in Sinnoh.
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Biology
Physiology
Bastiodon appears to be a cross between a Chasmosaurus and a bulldozer. The small, shield-like growth this Pokémon had before evolution has grown into a large shield bearing some resemblance to a castle wall. The shield is large enough to protect it from attacks. On its feet, smaller, shield-like growths sprout upward to protect the Pokémon's legs. There are also small gray spikes along Bastiodon's back. Bastiodon could possibly be an ancient relative of Aggron since both have similar typing, appearance, and can learn most of the same moves.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Aside from Bastiodon having amazing defensive capabilities, it can learn some powerful attack oriented moves, such as Metal Burst and Iron Head.
Behavior
Despite its rough, cruel appearance, Bastiodon is surprisingly timid and caring. It will go to great lengths to protect the young in its herd.
Habitat
Fossils from which Bastiodon can be resurrected are only known from the Sinnoh region.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Despite its mean looking exterior, Bastiodon eats grass and berries.
In the anime
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Bastiodon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | Diamond | Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries. |
| Pearl | When attacked, they form a wall with their shield like faces to protect their young. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Shieldon |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Evolve from Shieldon |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nurue Field Nurue Ruins |
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 52 | |
| Defense: | 168 | |
| SpAtk: | 47 | |
| SpDef: | 138 | |
| Speed: | 30 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Learnset
Bastiodon is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | ||||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95% | 35 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Start | Protect | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 |
| Start | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| Start | Metal Sound | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| 6 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| 10 | Metal Sound | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| 15 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 19 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 24 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| 28 | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 30 | Block | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| 36 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 43 | Metal Burst | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 52 | Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | ||
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Group: 
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Tackle x3 |
Evolution
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4p 411.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 411 s.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Bastiodon images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
Origin
Bastiodon is based on a Ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Bastiodon also has a strong resemblance to the boss Dongorongo from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
Name origin
Bastiodon is a combination of bastion and don, a suffix on various dinosaur names. Trideps's name comes from a combination of the words 砦 toride, fortress, and Triceratops.
In other languages
External links
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