Gastrodon

トリトドン · Tritosor

The softness of its body helps disperse the force of impacts, so although its body is uncommonly squishy, it’s also surprisingly resilient.

Type: Groundwater
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Sea Slug Pokémon
Japanese: トリトドン
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 29.9 kg
Color: Purple
Shape: Squiggle

§ I

Evolution & biology

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

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Shellos

Stage 1

Base form

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Gastrodon

Stage 2

From Shellos

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 111

/255
Attack 083

/255
Defense 068

/255
Sp. Atk 092

/255
Sp. Def 082

/255
Speed 039

/255

§ III

Best Gastrodon cards

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

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§ IV

Gastrodon 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 AK

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

1 card
XY era
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03 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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04 KU

Kyoko Umemoto

Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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05 SS

Sanosuke Sakuma

Sanosuke Sakuma has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2013 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors vibrant, playful color with balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action readable and light.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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