Bastiodon (Pokémon)

Bastiodon トリデプス Trideps

Artwork from D/P

Types Species  Rock  Steel  Shield Pokémon Ability Exp. at 100 Sturdy 600,000 Pokédex National #411 Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #039 Browser Fiore R— Almia R-182 Height Weight 4'03" 329.6 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Gray 45 Gender ratio 87.5% male 12.5% female Egg groups Egg cycles Monster 31 (7905 steps) EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 199 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex On Smogon Pokédex On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex On Marriland Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bastiodon (Japanese: トリデプス Trideps) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Pokémon.

It evolves from Shieldon starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Bastiodon appears to be a cross between a Zuniceratops 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.

Bastiodon in the anime

Habitat

Fossils from which Bastiodon's pre-evolved form 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

Bastiodon made its debut appearance in the anime in Ancient Family Matters! under the ownership of Byron. It also appeared in Dealing With Defensive Types! where it was used in the gym battle against Ash.

Pokédex entries

In the TCG

Main article: Bastiodon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Bastiodon is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 1.5%	IQ Group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Steel	Poké Assist: ( Steel )	Field Move: (Tackle ×3)
"It rams with its rock-hard head. It also makes stones drop to attack."

Evolution

Unevolved Shieldon  Rock  Steel

Level 30 →

First evolution Bastiodon  Rock  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
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	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Bastiodon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Bastiodon has the highest Defense and Special Defense stats of any Pokémon that is evolved from a Pokémon revived from a fossil.
• Bastiodon's head forms the wall of the castle in Courtyard Colosseum.

Origin

Bastiodon is based on a Ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head bears resemblance to that of Zuniceratops.

Name origin

Bastiodon is a combination of bastion and don, a suffix on various dinosaur names. It is also possible that its name came from bastille. Trideps's name comes from a combination of the words 砦 toride, fortress, and Triceratops.

In other languages

• German: Bollterus
• French: Bastiodon
• Korean: 바리톱스 Bahritopseu

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species.