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 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster group 31 cycles (7905 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 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-type Rock/Steel Pokémon.

It evolves from Shieldon starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Bastiodon appears to be a cross between a Zuniceratops 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's pre-evolved form 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 anime

File:Bastiodon.png

Bastiodon in the anime

Bastiodon made its debut appearance in the anime in Ancient Family Matters! under the ownership of Byron. It also appeared in Dealing With Defensive Types! where it was used in the gym battle against Ash.

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 When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Shieldon Platinum None Evolve Shieldon HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Evolve from Shieldon
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Highlands Chroma 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

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By tutoring

|- style="background:#CBC7AD" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Sprites

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

• Bastiodon has the highest Defense and Special Defense stats of any Pokémon that is evolved from a Pokémon revived from a fossil.
• Bastiodon's head forms the wall of the castle in Courtyard Colosseum.
• The beginning of Bastiodon's cry sounds similar to the sound Thwomp from the Mario series makes.

Origin

Bastiodon is based on a Ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head bears resemblance to that of Zuniceratops.

Name origin

Bastiodon is a combination of bastion and don, a suffix on various dinosaur names. It is also possible that its name came from bastille. Trideps's name comes from a combination of the words 砦 toride, fortress, and Triceratops.

In other languages

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

External links

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