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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
Pokemon Legends Arceus ShellosShellos
(#82)
Pokemon Legends Arceus GastrodonGastrodon
(#83)
Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian QwilfishHisuian Qwilfish
(#84)

How to Get Gastrodon

All Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations
Gastrodon Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations
Gastrodon 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
Pokemon Legends Arceus Morning Morning
Pokemon Legends Arceus Midday Midday
Pokemon Legends Arceus Evening Evening
Pokemon Legends Arceus Nightfall Nightfall
Pokemon Legends Arceus Clear Clear
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cloudy Cloudy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Rainy Rainy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowy Snowy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Strong Sunlight Strong Sunlight
Pokemon Legends Arceus Foggy Foggy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowstorm 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 Gastrodon Location
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Gastrodon Evolution

Evolution Line
Shellos ImageShellos Lv. 30
Gastrodon ImageGastrodon

Research Tasks for Gastrodon

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
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
Double Icon
Number of different forms you've obtained 2
Double Icon = 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
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon
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 ImageSpringy Mushroom Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Ball of Mud ImageBall of Mud Pinap Berry ImagePinap Berry

Gastrodon Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon

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 Type BP Acc. PP
1 (9) Mud-Slap Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 30 100 20
5 (14) Tackle Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
9 (18) Water Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 60 - 20
15 (25) Ancient Power Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 60 100 15
21 (31) Mud Bomb Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 65 85 15
29 (40) Earth Power Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 80 100 10
37 (48) Recover Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
47 (59) Hydro Pump Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 100 85 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
Rock Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 40 100 20
Bulldoze Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 60 100 20
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Rock Slide Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 75 90 10
Water Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 60 - 20
Icy Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 60 95 20
Sludge Bomb Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 80 100 10
Earth Power Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 80 100 10
Giga Impact Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 120 90 5
Stone Edge Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 100 80 5
Hyper Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 120 90 5
Ice Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 80 100 10

Gastrodon Pokedex Number

All Gastrodon Pages
Gastrodon Alpha Gastrodon
Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus ShellosShellos
(#82)
Pokemon Legends Arceus GastrodonGastrodon
(#83)
Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian QwilfishHisuian Qwilfish
(#84)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Gastrodon in Other Pokemon Games

Gastrodon in Other Pokemon Games
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex

Pokemon Legends Arceus - Pokedex Partial Banner

Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

Special Pokemon

Special Pokemon
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Pokemon Generations
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