Competitive Information for Bastiodon [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Bastiodon
Rock / Steel
Abilities:
SoundproofSoundproof: This Pokemon is immune to sound-based moves, including Heal Bell.
, SturdySturdy: If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
0.25x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
4x
0.5x
0.25x
0x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Bastiodon? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Bastiodon is an outstanding Rock and Steel-typed Pokemon. It's pretty common to find yourself dealing with Bastiodon when battling in the 7th generation meta. Bastiodon is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-typed attacks.
Species: Bastiodon
Item: Dragonium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Avalanche / Double-Edge
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
Item: Dragonium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Avalanche / Double-Edge
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
Physical Sweeper Bastiodon (Soundproof)
Bastiodon is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Soundproof, Bastiodon is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell. Avalanche was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Bastiodon afterwards).
♦ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Bastiodon is damaged by the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Bastiodon is damaged by the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Bastiodon
Item: Steelium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Item: Steelium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Special Sweeper Bastiodon (Soundproof)
Bastiodon is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Soundproof, Bastiodon is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell.
♦ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Bastiodon
Item: Quick Claw
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Metal Burst
- Rock Blast / Outrage
- Return
Item: Quick Claw
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Metal Burst
- Rock Blast / Outrage
- Return
Bastiodon Physical Tank (Pbr Reference Ftw)
Bastiodon is a notable Physical Tank. This moveset attempts to take a nice amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Sturdy, if Bastiodon is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. immune to ohko.
♦ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
♦ Rock Blast is a physical STAB-boosted 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Bastiodon afterwards).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
♦ Rock Blast is a physical STAB-boosted 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Bastiodon afterwards).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Bastiodon? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Species: Bastiodon
Item: Rockium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Outrage
- Avalanche / Double-Edge
Item: Rockium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Outrage
- Avalanche / Double-Edge
Doubles Physical Sweeper Bastiodon (Soundproof)
Bastiodon is an interesting Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Soundproof, Bastiodon is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell. Avalanche was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Bastiodon afterwards).
♦ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Bastiodon is damaged by the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Bastiodon afterwards).
♦ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Bastiodon is damaged by the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Bastiodon
Item: Steelium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Item: Steelium Z / Chople Berry
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Doubles Special Sweeper Bastiodon (Soundproof)
Bastiodon is a phenomenal Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Soundproof, Bastiodon is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell.
♦ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Bastiodon learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bastiodon can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Bastiodon
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Magic Coat, Wide Guard
Most notable and possible best moves for Bastiodon
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Bastiodon in Sun and Moon
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