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Bastiodon
Shield Pokémon |
トリデプス
Torideps |
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#411 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Abilities
Sturdy |
Soundproof
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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Footprint
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Bastiodon (Japanese: トリデプス Torideps) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Shieldon starting at level 30, after it is breed 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 actually 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
Major appearances
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
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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. |
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GOTCHA!
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 didn't actually 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 prior to 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 |
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Sinnoh
#039 |
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Johto
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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 |
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Unova
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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. |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #191 |
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Alola
USUM: #238 |
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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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black 2 |
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Omega Ruby |
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Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
Chroma Highlands, Chroma Ruins |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
Oblivia Ruins, Fire Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Distortion Island: Stage 4 |
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Shuffle |
Violeta Palace: Stage 380 |
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Rumble World |
Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm (Center Boss, Back, Special) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
52
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51 - 114 |
98 - 223 |
Defense:
168
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155 - 242 |
306 - 478 |
Sp. Atk:
47
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46 - 108 |
89 - 212 |
Sp. Def:
138
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128 - 209 |
252 - 412 |
Speed:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
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495
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is ½×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Dark-type moves was ½×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was ½×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Bastiodon's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Sun |
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Ultra Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Bastiodon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- The wall of the castle in Courtyard Colosseum resembles a Bastiodon's head.
- Bastiodon has the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats, and it also has the highest single base stat of all Fossil Pokémon.
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 |
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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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Thai |
โทริเด็ปส์ Thoridep |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Don
- Byron's Bastiodon
- Fossil Pokémon
External links
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