#0423 · Gen 4 · 475 BST
Gastrodon
A Water/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with strong 111 base HP. Common ability: Sticky Hold.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
186/92/79/100/91/53
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
218/148/132/158/147/100
Abilities
Draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of being hit by Water-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Gastrodon
Gastrodon is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 475. A Water/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with strong 111 base HP. Common ability: Sticky Hold.
Best stat: HP (111 base)
Gastrodon's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 92 base Special Attack and 39 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Sticky Hold
- Storm Drain
- Sand Force
How to use Gastrodon competitively
Open the damage calculator with Gastrodon selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Gastrodon appears in the species dropdown. Drop Gastrodon into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0423 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Water / Ground |
| Abilities | Sticky Hold, Storm Drain, Sand Force |
| Base Stat Total | 475 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 111 / 83 / 68 / 92 / 82 / 39 |