Bastiodon

トリデプス · Bastiodon

Its 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.

Type: RockSteel
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Shield Pokémon
Japanese: トリデプス
Height: 1.3 m
Weight: 149.5 kg
Color: Gray
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Bastiodon.

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Shieldon

Stage 1

Base form

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Bastiodon

Stage 2

From Shieldon

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 060

/255
Attack 052

/255
Defense 168

/255
Sp. Atk 047

/255
Sp. Def 138

/255
Speed 030

/255

§ III

Best Bastiodon cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 8 cards.

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§ IV

Bastiodon through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KK

Kazuyuki Kano

Kazuyuki Kano is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2008, with artwork appearing primarily in Diamond & Pearl-era releases. Key appearances include Secret Wonders and Mysterious Treasures, alongside select POP Series and DP Black Star Promos cards.

2 cards
EX era
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02 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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03 H

Hasuno

Hasuno is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2013, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield releases, including Cosmic Eclipse and SWSH Black Star Promos, marked by dynamic action scenes and vibrant, contrasting color.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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04 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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05 M

match

match has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2010 to 2018. Across Black & White, XY, and HeartGold & SoulSilver, the work favors playful, cartoon-forward character staging, with vibrant color and clear, balanced compositions that keep the action readable.

1 card
XY era
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