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Gastrodon - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Gastrodon

Gastrodon in Other Pokemon Games
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Gastrodon is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Gastrodon and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Gastrodon learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Gastrodon.

All Gastrodon Pages
Gastrodon	Alpha Gastrodon

Hisui Pokedex
Shellos (#82)	Gastrodon (#83)	Hisuian Qwilfish (#84)

List of Contents

How to Get Gastrodon and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Gastrodon

All Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Gastrodon Appears

Gastrodon Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Sandgem Flats Ramanas Island
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Seagrass Haven
Coronet Highlands	Not Found Here
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Gastrodon Appears

Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Obsidian Fieldlands
Cobalt Coastlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Alpha Gastrodon Location(s)

Zone	Image of Location
Cobalt Coastlands Seagrass Haven
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Gastrodon Evolution

Evolution Line
Shellos	Lv. 30 →	Gastrodon

Research Tasks for Gastrodon

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number of heavy specimens you've caught	1/2/5/7/10
	Number you've caught without being spotted	1/2/4/6/10
	Number defeated	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use Mud Bomb	1/3/8/20/40
	Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1/3/8/20/40
	Number of different forms you've obtained	2

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Gastrodon's Research Tasks Fast

Without being spotted, catch four. Make sure to catch at least one West Sea Gastrodon, and one East Sea Gastrodon.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Gastrodon Type and Basic Info

Gastrodon - Basic Info

Category	Sea Slug Pokemon
Type
Height	2' 11"	Weight	65.9 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Ball of Mud	Pinap Berry

Gastrodon Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Gastrodon

Gastrodon Base Stats

HP	111
Atk	83
Def	68
Sp. Atk	92
Sp. Def	82
Speed	39
Total Base Stats	475

Gastrodon Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (9)	Mud-Slap	30	100	20
5 (14)	Tackle	40	100	30
9 (18)	Water Pulse	60	-	20
15 (25)	Ancient Power	60	100	15
21 (31)	Mud Bomb	65	85	15
29 (40)	Earth Power	80	100	10
37 (48)	Recover	0	-	10
47 (59)	Hydro Pump	100	85	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Bulldoze	60	100	20
Rest	0	-	10
Rock Slide	75	90	10
Water Pulse	60	-	20
Icy Wind	60	95	20
Sludge Bomb	80	100	10
Earth Power	80	100	10
Giga Impact	120	90	5
Stone Edge	100	80	5
Hyper Beam	120	90	5
Ice Beam	80	100	10

Gastrodon Pokedex Number

All Gastrodon Pages
Gastrodon	Alpha Gastrodon

Hisui Pokedex
Shellos (#82)	Gastrodon (#83)	Hisuian Qwilfish (#84)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Gastrodon in Other Pokemon Games

Gastrodon in Other Pokemon Games
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