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Bastiodon Shield Pokémon トリデプス Torideps #411 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sturdy Cacophony Cacophony Soundproof Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Monster Hatch time 30 cycles
Height 4'03" 1.3 m Bastiodon 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 329.6 lbs. 149.5 kg Bastiodon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 199 Gen. IV Unknown IV 173 V+	Leveling rate Erratic
EV yield Total: 2 Bastiodon 0 HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bastiodon (Japanese: トリデプス Torideps) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Shieldon starting at level 30, after it is revived from an Armor Fossil.

Biology

Bastiodon appears to be a cross between a Zuniceratops and a bulldozer. Its dark gray, square head resembles a castle wall, complete with four cream yellow, window-like spots with a black outline, three dark gray spikes on the top, and two larger gray spikes in the upper corners. Bastiodon's triangular nose extends from the middle of its shield-like head down over its lips and appears to be pierced by a gray, horizontal spike. Four spikes jut downward and four large, blunt tusks protrude upward from its dark gray lower jaw. Bastiodon's cream yellow eyes are partially obscured by the nasal spike and spaced-out tusks. Its thick, cream yellow body is further protected by a gray ridge and dark gray plates on its back, jagged growths on its legs, and a plated tail.

It is from roughly 100 million years ago. Despite its rough, intimidating appearance, Bastiodon is actually a docile, caring Pokémon that feeds on grass and Berries. Its steel-hard, shield-like face is capable of repelling any attack. When multiple Bastiodon line up, their faces form a wall that nothing can break through; this was how they protected their young. In stark contrast to its impenetrable frontal defense, it is vulnerable from behind. It seems to have lived in the same habitats as Rampardos, as evidenced by their fossils often being found together.

In the anime

Bastiodon in the anime

Major appearances

Byron's Bastiodon

Bastiodon debuted in Ancient Family Matters!, under the ownership of Byron. It was used to battle Roark's Rampardos, but the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket before an outcome could be determined. In Dealing With Defensive Types!, it was used in a Gym battle against Ash. It battled Chimchar and managed to defeat it, but it then lost to Gliscor. Bastiodon briefly reappeared again alongside Byron during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Minor appearances

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Bastiodon in Pokémon Adventures

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Bastiodon made a minor appearance in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 under the ownership of Mako. The reporter used the large Shield Pokémon to block the titular thief's progress, but didn't actually battle him.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Don

Diamond's Shieldon, nicknamed "Don," evolved into a Bastiodon fighting several opponents at the Galactic Veilstone Building in High-tailing It from Haunter. Already a sturdy Pokémon prior to evolving, this solidified his strong defenses even more.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Like in the games, Bastiodon appears alongside Byron. He used it during his training sessions with Hareta in Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!.

A Police Officer's Bastiodon appeared in Charon Must Be Stopped!.

In the TCG

Main article: Bastiodon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 1.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Steel Poké Assist: Steel Field move: (Tackle ×3) Browser entry R-182 It rams with its rock-hard head. It also makes stones drop to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Steel Poké Assist: (present) Steel Field move: (present) (Tackle ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Steel Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-179/N-100 It attacks by making iron balls fall.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: He likes tough words, Bastiodon does. He's also the Attraction Chief of Bastiodon's Block Barrage in the Cavern Zone!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He works as a Gatekeeper in the Crag Area. He is proud of his hard face.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Rock Slide Attack: ★ Ability 1: Shield Ability 2: Last Bastion Ability 3: Sturdy Defense: ★★★★★ Speed: ★ Evolves from Shieldon when its Defense is 113 or higher Range: 2 Perfect Links: Bokuden, Kazumasa, Keiji, and Ujiteru
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #544 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 94 Base Defense: 286 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Smack Down, Iron Tail Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Flamethrower, Heavy Slam

Evolution

Unevolved Shieldon  Rock  Steel

Level 30 →

First evolution Bastiodon  Rock  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• The wall of the castle in Courtyard Colosseum resembles a Bastiodon's head.
• Bastiodon has the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats, and it also has the highest single base stat of all Fossil Pokémon.

Origin

Bastiodon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head resembles that of Chasmosaurus. The spike through its nose is reminiscent of the nose bones from various indigenous tribes.

Name origin

Bastiodon is a combination of bastion or the Bastille and don (from δόντι dónti, Greek for tooth; a suffix in various dinosaur names).

Torideps is a combination of 砦 toride (fortress) and Triceratops.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese トリデプス Torideps From 砦 toride and Triceratops French Bastiodon Same as English name Spanish Bastiodon Same as English name German Bollterus From Bollwerk and Schilterus (Shieldon) Italian Bastiodon Same as English name Korean 바리톱스 Baritops From 바리아 barrier or 바리케이드 barricade, and 트리케라톱스 Triceratops Mandarin Chinese 護城龍 / 护城龙 Hùchénglóng From 護 hù, 城 chéng, and 龍 lóng Cantonese Chinese 護城龍 Wuhsèhnglùhng Same as Mandarin name

More languages Thai โทริเด็ปส์ Torideps Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Don
• Fossil Pokémon

External links

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