Steam Siege / #29/114

Gastrodon

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Steam Siege
Rarity (source): Rare
Illustrator: Aya Kusube
Source reference: xy11-29

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The Pokémon’s story

Gastrodon has a soft body that cushions blows and regenerates torn-off parts. Pokédex entries suggest it once had a large shell; only a thin plate on its back supposedly remains. Today, it frequents shallow water and shorelines, where its shape and color vary with the environment. When attacked, it can release purple liquid to escape. Its fragile appearance thus conceals a remarkable ability to endure and repair injuries.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sun describes Gastrodon body parts regenerating within hours after a bite. Pokémon Legends: Arceus states that it eats beach sand and that differently colored individuals may fight. Pokémon Moon cites plankton as its main food.

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Card details

HP: 110
Type (source): Water
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Shellos
Pokédex number: 423
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Grass ×2

Printed card text — English

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Description from the source

It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools.

Attacks

Sticky Shot

Cost: Water

Damage: 20

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless more, and its Retreat Cost is Colorless more.

Water Pulse

Cost: Water · Water · Water

Damage: 60

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Documented variants

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