Gastrodon (West Sea)
#423 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Gastrodon (West Sea)
The best moves for Gastrodon (West Sea) are Mud-Slap and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Shellos (West Sea) family. Gastrodon (West Sea) evolves from Shellos (West Sea) for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Gastrodon:
Game images
Gastrodon (West Sea), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Gastrodon (West Sea) is a Water & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Shellos. It is weak to Grass moves. Gastrodon's best moveset is Mud-Slap & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 2,628.
About
"Their shape and color change, depending on their environment and diet. There are many of them at beaches where the waves are calm."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Mud-Slap | 19 | 15.2 |
| Hidden Power | 15 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Earthquake
48 DPS
|
9.4 | 100% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Earth Power
34.3 DPS
|
9.3 | 99% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Earth Power
34.3 DPS
|
8.3 | 89% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Earthquake
48 DPS
|
8.1 | 86% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
7.9 | 84% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
7.8 | 83% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
6.7 | 72% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
6.6 | 71% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Gastrodon (West Sea)?
Gastrodon (West Sea) is doubly weak to Grass moves.
- 1 0.34
- 2 0.34
- 3 0.34
- 4 0.35
- 5 0.36
- 6 0.36
- 7 0.37
- 8 0.37
- 9 0.37
- 10 0.39
The best counter to Gastrodon (West Sea) is Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade, followed by Chesnaught (Shadow), Shaymin (Sky Forme) and Sceptile (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant.
The top Gastrodon (West Sea) counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Gastrodon (West Sea)'s own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
169 |
| Defense |
|
143 |
| Stamina |
|
244 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 204 |
| Level 50 | 217 |
Average size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 29.9 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
996 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,328 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,992 |
|
Level 40 |
2,324 |
|
Level 50 |
2,628 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,660 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,158 |



