Meet Bastiodon – The Love Child of Rock and Steel Type Pokémon (Pokémon Go Guide)

Meet Bastiodon, the Great League’s most contentious Pokémon!

This Rock/Steel-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region is the ultimate defensive wall, boasting incredible bulk and a long list of resistances that make it nearly unbeatable against non-super effective moves.

However, despite its strengths, Bastiodon has several counters in the game, leaving us wondering: is its impressive defense and endurance enough to make it a top pick?

Let’s dive in and find out!

1. Pokémon GO Bastiodon – All You Need to Know

With its unparalleled bulk and extensive resistance, Bastiodon is a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon and is the epitome of a defensive powerhouse.

Evolving from Shieldon with 50 candies, Bastiodon reaches a maximum Combat Power of 1741 CP, with a stat spread focused on defense. Its impressive endurance and resistance to nine different move types make it a formidable creature.

Let’s explore Bastiodon’s attacks, counters, move sets, strengths, and weaknesses to determine its true value in the game.

I. Catching Bastiodon in Pokémon GO

Bastiodon has a base catch rate of 24.03% when encountering a Level 20 Pokémon. There are four ways to obtain Bastiodon:

• Catching it in the wild
• Winning raids
• Evolving a Shieldon
• Trading

However, using a Curved Great Throw increases the catch rate to 50.38%, and adding a Razz Berry further boosts it to 65.04%.

II. Bastiodon Attacks And Move Sets

Bastiodon can learn a variety of attacks, including:

• Fast moves: Iron Tail (Steel) and Smack Down (Rock)
• Charged moves: Flamethrower (Fire), Flash Cannon (Steel), and Stone Edge (Rock)

For optimal performance, Bastiodon’s move set should focus on dealing massive damage while utilizing its defensive capabilities. The recommended move set consists of Iron Tail and Stone Edge, delivering the highest total DPS and TDO at 6.43 and 228.2, respectively.

However, considering its versatility in both PvP and PvE gameplay, it’s recommended to teach Bastiodon two separate sets of attacks.

III. Bastiodon Counters

To defeat Bastiodon, consider using the following top 5 Pokémon:

1. Terrakion
2. Pheromosa
3. Lucario
4. Urshifu (Rapid Strike)
5. Keldeo (Ordinary)

These Pokémon can capitalize on Bastiodon’s weaknesses and take it down effectively.

2. Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP

Bastiodon excels in Great League, Fossil Cup, and Fantasy Cup due to its well-rounded stats: 81 attacks, complemented by robust defense and stamina. Despite its modest attack power, it shines as a closer in teams.

However, its double weakness to Fighting and Ground types and delayed charged attacks hinder its performance, making it hard to gain shield advantages.

Despite this, Bastiodon can still be a valuable team member when used strategically.

I. Bastiodon PvP Moveset

For PvP battles, Bastiodon’s ideal move set is Smack Down, Stone Edge, and Flamethrower. Here’s why:

• Smack Down packs a punch with high damage output, boosted by Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB), but generates energy at a slower rate.
• Stone Edge also benefits from STAB, dealing significant damage, but at a higher energy cost.
• Flamethrower serves as a versatile coverage move, addressing resistances to Rock-type attacks and proving effective against Steel Types.
• Flash Cannon, despite STAB, is not recommended due to its high energy cost and limited meta relevance.

This move set allows Bastiodon to adapt to various battle scenarios while maximizing its damage output.

3. Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvE

Pokémon GO’s Bastiodon is a poor choice for raids due to its low DPS of 6.43, making it an ineffective attacker. However, it shines as a gym defender, using its impressive resistance and defensive capabilities to withstand attacks and protect its position.

I. Bastiodon PvE Moveset

Offense:

• Smack Down outperforms Iron Tail as a fast move.
• Stone Edge complements Smack Down well.
• Flamethrower and Flash Cannon offer no utility.

Defense:

• Smack Down is a strong defensive move.
• Flamethrower has limited use before Bastiodon is knocked out.
• Flash Cannon and Stone Edge are ineffective on defense.

4. Bastiodon Strengths And Weaknesses

Bastiodon, a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon, has a unique set of strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths	Weaknesses
It is resistant to a wide range of types, including Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Flying, Normal, and Poison moves.	It is particularly vulnerable to Fighting and Ground moves, with a double weakness, and is also weak against Water moves.
Bastiodon dominates many matchups with Smack Down’s high DPT, shutting down Pokémon like Altaria and Skarmory.	Its double weakness to Fighting and Ground types makes it vulnerable to Pokémon like Swampert and Medicham.

Bastiodon’s performance is also boosted by Partly Cloudy and Snow weather condition.

Complete your Pokémon collection with the mighty Bastiodon and begin an unforgettable adventure with this rock-solid companion!

5. About Pokemon Go

Developed by Niantic and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Go is a free-to-play augmented reality (AR) game. The game was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.

Directed by Tatsuo Nomura, the game utilizes the GPS on mobile devices to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. The game supports in-app purchases to buy in-game currency used to procure various items. The game launched with around 150 Pokémon species, which had increased to around 600 by 2020.

Praised by both critics and fans for its concept and user-friendly interface, it was one of the most profitable games of 2016. Netting a whopping 1.92 billion dollars in revenue last year itself. With over 500 million downloads, it is a pioneer of location-based and AR games.