Bastiodon (Pokémon)

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Bastiodon トリデプス Trideps #411
File:Trideps.png Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Rock Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Shield Pokémon
Ability Sturdy Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #039 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 329.6 lbs. Imperial 149.5 kg Metric 329.6 lbs./149.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 199 Battle Exp.: 1991*
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 Trideps) is a dual-typed Rock/Steel Pokémon. It is only available after being revived from a fossil in Sinnoh.

Biology

Physiology

Bastiodon appears to be a cross between a Chasmosaurus 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.

Habitat

Fossils from which Bastiodon 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 TCG

Main article: Bastiodon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

Game	Rarity	Location
Pokémon Diamond	Trade	Trade from Pokémon Pearl
Pokémon Pearl	Evolution	Evolve from Shieldon

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Evolve from Shieldon
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Nurue Field Nurue Ruins

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Defense: 168		155 - 242	306 - 478
Sp. Atk: 47		46 - 108	89 - 212
Sp. Def: 138		128 - 209	252 - 412
Speed: 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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.
Previous	Tackle
	Protect
	Taunt
	Metal Sound
	Take Down
	Iron Defense
	Swagger
	AncientPower
30	Block
36	Endure
43	Metal Burst
52	Iron Head

By TM/HM

Generation IV
#	Move	Type	Cat.
TM05	Roar
TM06	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt
TM13	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM21	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake
TM27	Return
TM28	Dig
TM32	Double Team
TM35	Flamethrower
TM37	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast
TM39	Rock Tomb
TM41	Torment
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM58	Endure
TM68	Giga Impact
TM69	Rock Polish
TM71	Stone Edge
TM72	Avalanche
TM76	Stealth Rock
TM78	Captivate
TM80	Rock Slide
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
TM91	Flash Cannon
HM04	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Body Slam
• Curse
• Double-Edge
• Fissure
• Focus Energy
• Headbutt
• Rock Blast
• Scary Face
• Screech

Evolution

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Sprite

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
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Game Freak's strange opinion that Rock/Steel is a good defensive typing is apparent when you look at Bastiodon.

Origin

Bastiodon is based on a Ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall.

Name origin

Bastiodon is a combination of bastion and don, a suffix on various dinosaur names. Trideps's name comes from a combination of the words 砦 toride, fortress, and Triceratops.

In other languages

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

External links

• Wikipedia entry

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