Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Bastiodon
Say it: BA-stio-do-n
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Bastiodon is the Shield Pokémon — Rock and Steel from Shieldon. In Pokémon GO it is a tanky Rock/Steel gym defender and niche attacker. Rock helps against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug; Steel helps against Fairy, Ice, and Rock. Fighting and Ground hurt a lot (plus Water). Evolve Shieldon or catch Bastiodon from events and raids.
Say it: BA-stio-do-n
Bastiodon (#411) is a Rock / Steel Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Shieldon. Trainers use it as a bulky gym defender and occasional Rock/Steel attacker with Smack Down + Stone Edge / Flash Cannon. Against Bastiodon, lead with Fighting or Ground (Water also hurts). Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Bastiodon is a Rock / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0411. Use the Rock/Steel type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Smack Down + Stone Edge for Rock DPS; Iron Tail + Flash Cannon for Steel. Flamethrower adds coverage. Shadow Bastiodon is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Bastiodon is your opponent, Water, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 94
- Defense
- 286
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Bastiodon’s always-available TM pool. Smack Down + Stone Edge covers Rock needs; Flash Cannon for Steel.
Fast
- Smack Down · Standard
Rock STAB / default
- Iron Tail · Standard
Steel STAB
Charged
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock nuke
- Flash Cannon · Standard
Steel nuke
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- smack down
- iron tail
Charged
- stone edge
- flamethrower
- flash cannon
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #19 of 954 · CP 1496
Smack Down + Stone Edge
- Ultra League · rank #563 of 747 · CP 1741
Smack Down + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #665 of 1023 · CP 1741
Smack Down + Stone Edge
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…Altaria Dragon Breath Moonblast Sky Attack GL safe option; good neutral coverage and bulk Bastiodon Smack Down Stone Edge Flamethrower GL tank / shield bait; requires excellent bulk IVs Tin…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).