Gastrodon Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Gastrodon in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarGastrodon Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
Eats beach sand for nourishment. Should one Gastrodon encounter another of a different color, a fierce battle will inevitably ensue.
Pokemon Sword Gastrodon Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Gastrodon Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Gastrodon via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| water gun | — | Lv. 1 |
| recover | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 1 |
| mud slap | — | Lv. 1 |
| water pulse | — | Lv. 15 |
| ancient power | — | Lv. 20 |
| body slam | — | Lv. 25 |
| muddy water | — | Lv. 33 |
| earth power | — | Lv. 39 |
| rain dance | — | Lv. 46 |
| memento | — | Lv. 53 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Gastrodon Locations
Gastrodon can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Galar Route 9. The most reliable spawn is at Galar Route 9, where you'll find it between Lv. 39 and 43 by grass with a 30% encounter rate.
Galar Route 9
3 encounters- grassLv. 41-44Visible encountersEast Sea15%Uncommon
- grassLv. 39-43Hidden encountersEast Sea30%Frequent
- curryLv. 39-43Curry encountersEast Sea20.87%Frequent
Galar Mine No 2
1 encounter- wandererLv. 50WanderersEast Sea×1Fixed spot
Dusty Bowl
1 encounter- wandererLv. 56WanderersEast SeaSmall pond in the north-west×1Fixed spot
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- wandererLv. 56WanderersEast SeaPond×1Fixed spot