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Best moves for Bastiodon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

What are the best moves for the Shield Pokémon?

Bastiodon is a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It will evolve from Shieldon upon reaching level 30. This Pokémon doesn't have very good attack stats, but its defense makes it a real powerhouse in battle.

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Because Bastiodon is a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon, most of its most powerful moves will also be Rock and Steel-type. This is because of the S.T.A.B. (Same Type Attack Bonus) which will give bonus damage to moves that match a Pokémon's typing. Bastiodon's best moves are Double-Edge, Earth Power, Iron Head, and Rock Slide.

Move NameMove TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015
Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010
Iron HeadSteelPhysical12010015
Rock SlideRockPhysical112.59010

Bastiodon will learn Double-Edge at level 47 (masters at level 59), Earth Power at level 29 (masters at level 40), Iron Head at level 21 (masters at level 31), and Rock Slide at level 15 (masters at level 25).

How to use Bastiodon best in battle

Bastiodon is a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon. Players should keep in mind this Pokémon's weaknesses and resistances when using it in battle.

Steel-type Pokémon are vulnerable to Fire, Ground, and Fighting-type attacks. Steel-type attacks will be super effective against Ice, Rock, and Fairy-type Pokémon.

Rock-type Pokémon will take increased damage from Grass, Ground, Water, Steel, and Fighting-type moves. Rock-type attacks will be super effective against Flying, Fire, Ice, and Bug-type Pokémon.

Related: Best Steel Type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Bastiodon's base stats

  • Stat Total: 495
    • HP: 60
    • Attack: 52
    • Defense: 168
    • Special Attack: 47
    • Special Defense: 138
    • Speed: 30

Bastiodon doesn't have very good attack stats, but its base attack stat is slightly better than its special attack stat. This means that players would probably have a better time going with physical moves when possible.

Interested in Bastiodon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and want to read more? Check out Best Nature for Shieldon and Bastiodon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Pro Game Guides!


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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.