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[VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - ChaseInfinity - Jul 12, 2015

Since we're almost done doing sets one common Pokemon i wanted to do and uncommon pokemon that i think deserves to be known about
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Credit to Pinkophilic

Gastrodon has been climbing the ranks and becoming more and more commond due to being able to take down alot of pokemon in the metagame, Bisharp, Terrakion, Thundurus, Landorus, Metagross, Mawile and much more.  


[VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options )

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Type: Normal
Weaknesses: Grass (4x)
Resistances: Fire (.5x), Poison (.5x), Rock (.5), Steel (.5x)
Immunities Electric (0x)
Abilities:
Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken.
Storm Drain: Water-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Water-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage
[HA] Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 33% in a Sandstorm
Base Stats:
111 Hp / 83 Atk / 68 Def / 92 SpA / 82 SpD / 39 Spe
Special Attacker
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Gastrodon @ Expert Belt
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 180 HP / 108 Def / 212 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Protect

This is one of the more popular sets in the current metagame, able to deal tons of damage while survive attacks such as a Double Edge from Jolly Mega Kang, and Jolly Mega Salamence with this ev spread. Earth Power is a special Ground type move and has a chance to KO pokemon such as Terrakion, Heatran, and Bisharp. Scald is the icon water type move able to deal tons of damage to pokemon such as Talonflame. Then Ice Beam, able to KO threats such as Landorus, and Mega Salamence. Finally Protect to shield Gastrodon from taking damage. Storm Drain will absorb all those water type moves.

Damage Calculations:

Offensive:

  • 212 SpA Gastrodon Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 132-156 (79 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  • 212 SpA Gastrodon Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 158-188 (112 - 133.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  • 212 SpA Gastrodon Scald vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 140-168 (90.9 - 109%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
  • 212 SpA Gastrodon Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Heatran: 228-268 (136.5 - 160.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  • 212 SpA Gastrodon Ice Beam vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Landorus: 192-228 (116.3 - 138.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  • 212 SpA Gastrodon Ice Beam vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Mega Salamence: 176-208 (102.9 - 121.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Defensive:

  • 0 SpA Amoonguss Energy Ball vs. 180 HP / 4 SpD Gastrodon: 208-252 (99.5 - 120.5%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
  • 252 Atk Parental Bond Mega Kangaskhan Double-Edge vs. 180 HP / 108+ Def Gastrodon: 162-191 (77.5 - 91.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  • 252 Atk Aerilate Mega Salamence Double-Edge vs. 180 HP / 108+ Def Gastrodon: 154-183 (73.6 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  • 76 SpA Mega Venusaur Giga Drain vs. 180 HP / 4 SpD Gastrodon: 252-300 (120.5 - 143.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  • 252+ SpA Choice Specs Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 180 HP / 4 SpD Gastrodon: 127-151 (60.7 - 72.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Potential Teammates include but aren't limited too:
  • Fire Types(or any pokemon weak to water): Gastrodon's Storm Drain ability can redirect water attack and usew the attack to raise its special attack, the only thing is moves like surf or water spout still hits your ally so be weary.
  • Hard Hitters: Gastrodon can help draw attention due to his bulky nature and allow your other pokemon deal alot of damage
Possible Threats include but aren't limited too:
  • Grass Type: Obviously Grass types are a big threat to gastrodon some amoongus can KO based on there EV spread, and most Venusuars can KO gastrodon
  • Stall Pokemon: Alot of Pokemon like Cresselia can easily take Gastrodon's attacks and just heal up after
Other Notable Moves:
  • Icy Wind: Able to hit both opponents and slow down you're opponents
  • Acid Armor: Raises Defence by two stages
  • Stockpile: Raises Defence and Special Defence
  • Recover: Allows Gastrodon to restore Heal Points
Other Notable Items:
  • Focus Sash/Ridon Berry: Makes sure those grass type moves and other moves dont KO you
  • Assault Vest: Althought not having protect could be bad having more Special Defense could help alot
I hope this set helped, there are many other sets that will work for your team  Smile


RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - MARSxVenom - Jul 13, 2015

I love gastrodon so much in the current meta and i definitely feel like it has a niche. It is 100% underrated for how good it is. Definitely gonna be using this set on upcoming teams. One thing though, maybe add Trick Room Setters to potential teammates, as gastrodon is one of the slowest mons in the meta it can take full advantage.

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - ChaseInfinity - Jul 13, 2015

(Jul 13, 2015, 01:49 AM)MARSxVenom Wrote: I love gastrodon so much in the current meta and i definitely feel like it has a niche. It is 100% underrated for how good it is. Definitely gonna be using this set on upcoming teams. One thing though, maybe add Trick Room Setters to potential teammates, as gastrodon is one of the slowest mons in the meta it can take full advantage.

Oh yeah you're total right thanks Mars I'll defiantly add that soon

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - evilsabre - Jul 13, 2015

perfected timed creatioin anime i was justing looking for a gastrodon set for my new godlike team

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - ChaseInfinity - Jul 13, 2015

(Jul 13, 2015, 05:32 AM)evilsabre Wrote: perfected timed creatioin anime i was justing looking for a gastrodon set for my new godlike team

Lol nice can't wait to see your godlike team

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - evilsabre - Jul 13, 2015

(Jul 13, 2015, 05:34 AM)Animekid7 Wrote:
(Jul 13, 2015, 05:32 AM)evilsabre Wrote: perfected timed creatioin anime i was justing looking for a gastrodon set for my new godlike team

Lol nice can't wait to see your godlike team

well i doubt it will win any tourneys but i does have a god in it :P

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - ChaseInfinity - Jul 13, 2015

(Jul 13, 2015, 05:37 AM)evilsabre Wrote:
(Jul 13, 2015, 05:34 AM)Animekid7 Wrote:
(Jul 13, 2015, 05:32 AM)evilsabre Wrote: perfected timed creatioin anime i was justing looking for a gastrodon set for my new godlike team

Lol nice can't wait to see your godlike team

well i doubt it will win any tourneys but i does have a god in it :P

It's duneparce Isn't it? Kappa

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - evilsabre - Jul 13, 2015

no its the omastar and M-Pidgeot combo :P

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - Eckley - Jul 13, 2015

(Jul 12, 2015, 04:24 PM)Animekid7 Wrote: Physical Attacker (Life Orb)

That Physical attacker tho Kappa

Jk, great job again Anime :]

RE: [VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options ) - ChaseInfinity - Jul 13, 2015

(Jul 13, 2015, 08:11 AM)Eckley Wrote:
(Jul 12, 2015, 04:24 PM)Animekid7 Wrote: Physical Attacker (Life Orb)

That Physical attacker tho Kappa

Jk, great job again Anime :]
gosh dangit your guys making me look bad Kappa