Bastiodon (Pokémon)

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

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Bastiodon
Shield Pokémon		 トリデプス
Torideps
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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
7710 - 7966 steps
Height
4'03" 1.3 m
Bastiodon
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
329.6 lbs. 149.5 kg
Bastiodon
0 lbs. 0 kg
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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

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Pokédex color
  Gray
 Base friendship
70
External Links

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

Biology

Bastiodon is a Pokémon which appears to be a cross between a ceratopsian such as 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 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

Main series
Bastiodon in the anime
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.

Minor appearances


Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP107 Bastiodon Dawn's Pokédex Bastiodon, the Shield Pokémon and the evolved form of Shieldon. Its massively powerful shield-like face can deflect even the strongest of attacks.

Byron's Bastiodon

A Bastiodon briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Byron.

In the manga
Bastiodon in Pokémon Adventures

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

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 did not battle him.

Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Don

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

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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#039		 Johto
#—
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.
Platinum When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
HeartGold When attacked, they form a wall. Their rock-hard faces serve to protect them from the attacks.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
White
Black 2 When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#—
X When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Y Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Omega Ruby When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Alpha Sapphire Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #191		 Alola
USUM: #238		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun While it can guard against any sort of attack from the front, it is left without recourse when attacked from behind.
Moon It lived in the same environments as Rampardos. Their fossils have been found together—seemingly from after they'd fought to the finish.
Ultra Sun The bones of its face are huge and hard, so they were mistaken for its spine until after this Pokémon was successfully restored.
Ultra Moon This Pokémon is from roughly 100 million years ago. Its terrifyingly tough face is harder than steel.
Generation VIII Galar
#—		 Sinnoh
#039		 Hisui
#211
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Shining Pearl When attacked, they form a wall with their shield-like faces to protect their young.
Legends: Arceus Its face is sturdy—as strong as diamond—and this hardness offers a very stable defense. Much about this species is still unknown, such as its natural habitat.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Trade
Pearl
Evolve Shieldon
Platinum
Trade
Evolve Shieldon*
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Shieldon
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Shieldon
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Shieldon
Omega Ruby
Evolve Shieldon
Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun
Trade
Moon
Evolve Shieldon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Shieldon
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Trade
Shining Pearl
Evolve Shieldon


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Evolve Shieldon
MD Sky
Evolve Shieldon
Ranger: SoA
Chroma Highlands, Chroma Ruins
Rumble
Fiery Furnace
PokéPark Wii
Cavern Zone
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Conquest
Evolve Shieldon
Rumble U
Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 4
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 380
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal


Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
52
51 - 114 98 - 223
168
155 - 242 306 - 478
47
46 - 108 89 - 212
138
128 - 209 252 - 412
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
495
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats
Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
1/3 ★☆☆
Stamina
5/5 ★★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
13/17 ★★☆


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ¼×
Fighting 4×
Flying ¼×
Poison 0×
Ground 4×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ¼×
Fighting 4×
Flying ¼×
Poison 0×
Ground 4×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ¼×
Fighting 4×
Flying ¼×
Poison 0×
Ground 4×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ¼×
Fighting 4×
Flying ¼×
Poison 0×
Ground 4×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Bastiodon is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Block Normal Status 0000— ——% 5
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10
011 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20
011 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40
Evo.Evo. Block Normal Status 0000— ——% 5
066 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20
1010 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40
1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
1919 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15
2424 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15
2828 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3636 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10
4343 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10
5151 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
5858 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 9 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 30
5 14 Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 15
9 18 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 20
15 25 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
21 31 Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 10
29 40 Earth Power Ground Special 80 100% 10
37 48 Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 100% 20
47 59 Double-Edge Normal Physical 100 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20
TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM72 TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15

 Counter* Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Curse Ghost Status — —% 10

 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Fissure* Ground Physical — 30% 5

 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
Guard Split* Psychic Status — —% 10

 Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10


 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10



 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40
Wide Guard* Rock Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bastiodon in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bastiodon in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Power Shift Normal Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Earth Power Ground Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Flash Cannon Steel Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Outrage Dragon Physical 90 85% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Thunderbolt Electric Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Ice Beam Ice Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 120 95% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bastiodon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bastiodon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

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 ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 67 Base Speed: 60
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 Stamina: 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, Flash Cannon

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


Trivia

Origin

Bastiodon is likely based on a ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall or fortress. 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 and don (from δόντι dónti, Greek for tooth; a suffix in various dinosaur names). It may also come from Bastille, a French fortress that was built in the 14th century.

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
Cantonese Chinese 護城龍 Wuhsèhnglùhng Same as Mandarin name
Mandarin Chinese 護城龍 / 护城龙 Hùchénglóng From 護 hù, 城 chéng, and 龍 lóng



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