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Shadow Bastiodon

Shadow Bastiodon (Shadow)Rock Steel
  • partlyCloudy
  • snow
Shadow Bastiodon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Bastiodon is a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,539 CP and is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Smack Down / Stone Edge. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Bastiodon Stats and Max CP

94 ATK
286 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1741 CP
Lvl 40
1539 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1100 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
879 CP
Lvl 15 Research
660 CP

Shadow Bastiodon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Bastiodon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

With an ATK stat that doesn't even hit 100, the Shadow boost hardly makes any difference. Shadow Bastiodon loses some DEF (0.83x), so technically, it is worse than the regular version. This is a purely defensive Pokémon, not built for ⚔️ Raids.

The huge DEF stat would have made Shadow Bastiodon relevant for 🛡️ Gyms but its two double weaknesses (Fighting and Ground) as well as the weakness to Water make this Pokémon underwhelming for 🛡️ Gym defense.

Shadow Bastiodon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Bastiodon is a name synonymous with the Great League, and be it Shadow or the regular, either is a dominant force in this format. While Shadow Bastiodon is obviously defensive (a little less effective than regular Bastiodon due to the loss in bulk), its higher offensive strength makes Smack Down a bigger threat.

This added power helps Shadow Bastiodon push through Togekiss, Jellicent, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola, Pokémon that regular Bastiodon can't beat. In the same vein, the Shadow variant is unable to beat Forretress and Shadow Drapion. Other prominent wins include Azumarill, Shadow and regular Dusclops, Blastoise, Shadow Scizor, and Cradily.

Shadow Bastiodon is one of the best Pokémon for the Great League. Period.

It maxes out at 1741 CP, making it unviable for other PvP Leagues.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
#189
SteelSteel-type
#182
Great LeagueGreat League
#317
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#842

Shadow Bastiodon Type Chart

Shadow Bastiodon takes increased damage from:Shadow Bastiodon takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting256.0%
GroundGround256.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Bastiodon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Bastiodon takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison24.4%
FlyingFlying39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Bastiodon best moveset

Moves

Smack Down + Stone Edge

Rock
RockSmack Down
RockStone Edge
Shadow Bastiodon's best Rock-type moveset is Smack Down / Stone Edge, with 6.66 DPS and 148.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Bastiodon ranks #189 (E Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelIron TailRockStone Edge6.136.80152.0
2.SteelIron TailSteelFlash Cannon6.056.72150.0
3.RockSmack DownRockStone Edge6.006.66148.7
4.SteelIron TailFireFlamethrower5.956.61147.6
5.RockSmack DownSteelFlash Cannon5.916.56146.5
6.RockSmack DownFireFlamethrower5.806.44143.8
7.SteelIron TailNormalFrustration00.100
8.RockSmack DownNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • RockSmack Down1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Smack Down
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy8

    Effects
    Smack Down has no special effects.
    See Smack Down details page ↗
  • SteelIron Tail1461.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy7

    Effects
    Iron Tail has no special effects.
    See Iron Tail details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
  • SteelFlash Cannon1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Flash Cannon has no special effects.
    See Flash Cannon details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Bastiodon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Bastiodon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Bastiodon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Bastiodon CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Bastiodon reaches a maximum of 1,539 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 773–879 CP, rising to 967–1,100 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 615–660 CP.

Max CPMax CP1539 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch615 CP - 660 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs820 CP - 879 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids773 CP - 879 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
967 CP - 1100 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Bastiodon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
121 CP268 CP3114 CP
4161 CP5207 CP6254 CP
7300 CP8347 CP9393 CP
10440 CP11484 CP12528 CP
13572 CP14616 CP15660 CP
16704 CP17748 CP18791 CP
19835 CP20879 CP21923 CP
22967 CP231011 CP241056 CP
251100 CP261144 CP271188 CP
281232 CP291276 CP301320 CP
311342 CP321364 CP331386 CP
341408 CP351430 CP361452 CP
371474 CP381496 CP391517 CP
401539 CP411559 CP421579 CP
431599 CP441618 CP451638 CP
461659 CP471679 CP481699 CP
491720 CP501741 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#411
Height1.3 m
Weight149.5 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ShieldonShieldon
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BastiodonBastiodon
  • Shieldon evolves into Bastiodon which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Bastiodon
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Bastiodon

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Bastiodon's Rock and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Bastiodon.

Rock Rock

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Bastiodon Candy360 Shadow Bastiodon Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Bastiodon Candy12 Shadow Bastiodon Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Bastiodon Candy-

Shadow Bastiodon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Bastiodon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Bastiodon in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Bastiodon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Bastiodon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ShieldonShieldon
BastiodonBastiodon
Shadow Shieldon (Shadow)Shadow Shieldon
Shadow Bastiodon (Shadow)Shadow Bastiodon

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Bastiodon

Shadow Bastiodon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Bastiodon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Bastiodon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Bastiodon Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondAny frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
PearlWhen attacked, they form a wall with their shieldlike faces to protect their young.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
HeartGold, SoulSilverWhen attacked, they form a wall. Their rock-hard faces serve to protect them from the attacks.
X, Omega RubyWhen they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Y, Alpha SapphireAny frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
SunWhile it can guard against any sort of attack from the front, it is left without recourse when attacked from behind.
MoonIt lived in the same environments as Rampardos. Their fossils have been found together— seemingly from after they’d fought to the finish.
Ultra SunThe bones of its face are huge and hard, so they were mistaken for its spine until after this Pokémon was successfully restored.
Ultra MoonThis Pokémon is from roughly 100 million years ago. Its terrifyingly tough face is harder than steel.
Legends: ArceusIts face is sturdy—as strong as diamond—and this hardness offers a very stable defense. Much about this species is still unknown, such as its natural habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Bastiodon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Bastiodon is especially weak against Fighting and Ground-type moves, and weak against Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Bastiodon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Bastiodon in Pokémon GO are Iron Tail and Stone Edge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.804 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 151.965.

How does Shadow Bastiodon perform in Raids?

Shadow Bastiodon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Bastiodon rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Shadow Bastiodon is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Bastiodon rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Shadow Bastiodon is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Bastiodon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Bastiodon: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Shadow Bastiodon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Bastiodon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1539 CP and 1741 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Bastiodon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Bastiodon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Bastiodon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Bastiodon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.