Gastrodon

**Solace*** · Aug 19th, 2011, 5:43:28 PM

HP: 111
Atk: 83
Def: 68
SpA: 92
SpDef: 82
Spe: 39

Abilities:
Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken.
Storm Drain: Water-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Water-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage
Dreamworld:
Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 33% in a Sandstorm

Moves

GBU Doubles Sets
Gastrodon @ Rindo Berry / Sitrus Berry
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpDef
Bold Nature
Ability: Storm Drain
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Recover / Protect

Immunity to Surf coupled with the Special Attack boost from Storm Drain allow Gastrodon to perform well under Rain
Its slow speed makes it a viable option for Trick Room
It can be paired with a Pokemon with Water Absorb in order to create a combination of Surfs that benefit both Pokemon.
Gastrodon's typing works well in a weather-based metagame since it benefits from a Sandstorm and from rain.

(still something of a WIP, but I figure I would post the first one)

CTNC · Aug 19th, 2011, 5:53:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Solace.

GBU Doubles Sets
Gastrodon @ Rindo Berry / Sitrus Berry
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpDef
Bold Nature
Ability: Storm Drain
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Recover / Protect

In GBU you can't use moves only available through Gen 4. Sorry :(

Edit: Sorry, I haven't played GBU or herd of this update...

Virizion · Aug 19th, 2011, 5:56:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat CTNC

In GBU you can't use moves only available through Gen 4. Sorry :(

It's not September anymore.. seriously. Research before posting, please

It has always had Storm Drain, he's not discussing the use of Earth Power with its Dream World ability (Sand Force).

As for Gastrodon himself, I'm currently using him in Singles Free mode with a set similar to the one in the OP, though with a Calm nature and a good amount of EV's in Defence ('Twas traded to me, don't exactly know how many are invested), along with Counter over Earth Power for the suprise factor. Mirror Coat can work as well, but usually people try to avoid using Special attacks against him.

soul_survivor · Aug 19th, 2011, 6:17:53 PM

finally a ev set for gastro. Also interesting things to note in doubles he gains access to both icy wind and recover, for a more stallish and supporting gastro. Also in doubles muddy water seems to be more of the standard move in doubles.

iss · Aug 19th, 2011, 6:32:11 PM

yeah muddy water is better

**Solace*** · Aug 19th, 2011, 7:46:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Virizion

It's not September anymore.. seriously. Research before posting, please

It has always had Storm Drain, he's not discussing the use of Earth Power with its Dream World ability (Sand Force).

As for Gastrodon himself, I'm currently using him in Singles Free mode with a set similar to the one in the OP, though with a Calm nature and a good amount of EV's in Defence ('Twas traded to me, don't exactly know how many are invested), along with Counter over Earth Power for the suprise factor. Mirror Coat can work as well, but usually people try to avoid using Special attacks against him.

Yeah, calm nature can also work, when I play singles I use that nature and a slightly different set (which I will be posting).
also virizion don't worry this will be focusing on singles as well as doubles, and if you want there to be more singles the best way to do so is contributing!

Tenodera · Aug 20th, 2011, 11:34:52 AM

Virizion, I agree. A Physically-Defensive spread with Counter is good fun against Sandstorm teams especially. Unless they run offensive Seed Bomb Donphan (true, painful story).

muffinhead · Aug 22nd, 2011, 4:58:05 PM

add double team

along with recover and toxic. Gastrodon is so disruptive to some teams that you generally have one or two turns where the opponent just can't touch it at all. Double Team is a great way to make use of those turns, especially since Gastrodon's Special Attack is not that high.

plus its annoying

DreamTalon · Sep 4th, 2011, 8:06:50 PM

Gastrodon is a good weather counter to have. But I wouldn't run a stall set in GBU singles or doubles, with people dcing enough when you just thrash the with a better team.

cosmicexplorer · Sep 4th, 2011, 9:37:37 PM

While dcing may be a problem with such a stallish set, that doesn't mean it's not a good set which allows you to accrue wins. If that philosophy held true, Blissey would be useless. I've used Double Team to great effect; it's excellent thanks to Gastrodon's excellent bulk and typing, which allows it to get a number of free turns, especially with Recover.

Aug 19th, 2011, 5:43:28 PM	#1
Solace* i was born to save the doctor Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,979 i love #thatPOWER Mentor	Gastrodon HP: 111 Atk: 83 Def: 68 SpA: 92 SpDef: 82 Spe: 39 Abilities: Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken. Storm Drain: Water-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Water-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage Dreamworld: Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 33% in a Sandstorm Moves Code: Level-Up Moves Lv1 Mud-slap Lv2 Mud Sport Lv4 Harden Lv7 Water Pulse Lv11 Mud Bomb Lv16 Hidden Power Lv22 Rain Dance Lv29 Body Slam Lv41 Muddy Water Lv54 Recover TM/HMs Learned TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Sludge Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM48 Round TM55 Scald TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM71 Stone Edge TM78 Bulldoze TM80 Rock Slide TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute TM94 Rock Smash HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM05 Waterfall HM06 Dive Egg Moves Counter Mirror Coat Stockpile Swallow Spit Up Yawn Memento Curse Amnesia Fissure Trump Card Sludge Clear Smog Brine Mist Gen IV Move Tutor Secret Power Endure Captivate Sleep Talk Natural Gift Whirlpool Icy Wind Snore Ancientpower Earth Power Pain Split String Shot Block Headbutt GBU Doubles Sets Gastrodon @ Rindo Berry / Sitrus Berry 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpDef Bold Nature Ability: Storm Drain - Surf - Ice Beam - Earth Power - Recover / Protect Immunity to Surf coupled with the Special Attack boost from Storm Drain allow Gastrodon to perform well under Rain Its slow speed makes it a viable option for Trick Room It can be paired with a Pokemon with Water Absorb in order to create a combination of Surfs that benefit both Pokemon. Gastrodon's typing works well in a weather-based metagame since it benefits from a Sandstorm and from rain. (still something of a WIP, but I figure I would post the first one) __________________ when ppl are like ‘the new pokemon are so unoriginal and dumb’ im like?? ? ? celebi was a flying onion

Aug 19th, 2011, 6:17:53 PM	#4
soul_survivor Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 876 StatenIsland, NY	finally a ev set for gastro. Also interesting things to note in doubles he gains access to both icy wind and recover, for a more stallish and supporting gastro. Also in doubles muddy water seems to be more of the standard move in doubles. __________________ FC: 2709 6546 0200

Aug 19th, 2011, 6:32:11 PM	#5
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Aug 20th, 2011, 11:34:52 AM	#7
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muffinhead b202 wifi vgc Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 933 wow, fantastic baby	add double team along with recover and toxic. Gastrodon is so disruptive to some teams that you generally have one or two turns where the opponent just can't touch it at all. Double Team is a great way to make use of those turns, especially since Gastrodon's Special Attack is not that high. plus its annoying __________________ [ vgc youtube \| stream ] 12:49:41 JRank lol i've still won more than you guys have 12:49:47 JRank i'll win with whatever team wins geee geee spreads um

Sep 4th, 2011, 8:06:50 PM	#9
DreamTalon Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 186 Dallas, Texas	Gastrodon is a good weather counter to have. But I wouldn't run a stall set in GBU singles or doubles, with people dcing enough when you just thrash the with a better team. __________________ "We must treasure these (Unown), since they are us at our very core... ALSO, DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN MAKE WORDS OUT OF THEM? THAT'S PRETTY COOL!!!!!!!!"

Sep 4th, 2011, 9:37:37 PM	#10
cosmicexplorer pewpewpew Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,555 Bethesda, MD	While dcing may be a problem with such a stallish set, that doesn't mean it's not a good set which allows you to accrue wins. If that philosophy held true, Blissey would be useless. I've used Double Team to great effect; it's excellent thanks to Gastrodon's excellent bulk and typing, which allows it to get a number of free turns, especially with Recover. __________________ FATECRASHERS MADE MY AVATAR! Go look at more art! Currently out, college apps are poison. C&Cers, contact me if you need any help with anything important. Sorry!