Great League PvP guide
Bastiodon Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Bastiodon is a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #153. Its recommended PvP moveset is Smack Down with Stone Edge and Flamethrower.
Great League
#153
Viable pick
Type
Rock/Steel
Best Fast Move
Smack Down
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,741
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BASTIODON
Is Bastiodon Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Bastiodon is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #153.
Bastiodon PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #153 | 84.2 | Smack Down, Stone Edge, Flamethrower |
| Ultra League | #841 | 46.3 | Smack Down, Stone Edge, Flamethrower |
Best Moveset for Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Bastiodon is Smack Down with Stone Edge and Flamethrower.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Bastiodon in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Bastiodon PvP Move Counts
Smack Down → Stone Edge
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Smack Down → Flamethrower
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Bastiodon Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Bastiodon wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Bastiodon Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Bastiodon's Rock/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- ground2.56×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.244×
- 0.391×
- normal0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Bastiodon in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Bastiodon's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
27% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
19% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
53% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
7% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
21% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
Ratings are shown from Bastiodon's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Bastiodon.
Best Teammates for Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Bastiodon should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Bastiodon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Bastiodon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Bastiodon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Bastiodon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Bastiodon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Bastiodon
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,497 | 50 | 2,836,948 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 49 | 2,833,110 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 1,494 | 50 | 2,827,523 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 50 | 2,827,523 | |
| #5 | 1/14/15 | 1,496 | 49 | 2,823,697 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 1,735 | 50 | 3,289,653 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 1,741 | 50 | 3,289,653 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 1,733 | 50 | 3,278,724 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 1,738 | 50 | 3,278,724 | |
| #5 | 15/13/14 | 1,730 | 50 | 3,267,795 |
Bastiodon Stats in Pokémon GO
Bastiodon's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Bastiodon 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 79
- Defense
- 252.9
- HP
- 142
Ultra League
Bastiodon 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,735
- Attack
- 91.6
- Defense
- 252.9
- HP
- 142
Bastiodon Evolution
A Shadow form of Bastiodon also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Rock / Steel typing · Rock-type fast move · Great League #234
Same Rock / Steel typing · Rock-type fast move · Great League #316
Shares Rock typing · Same Smack Down fast move · Master League #404
Shares Rock typing · Same Smack Down fast move · Master League #390
Shares Rock typing · Same Smack Down fast move · Great League #1104
Shares Rock typing · Same Smack Down fast move · Great League #1097
More PoGoCoach tools
Bastiodon Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Bastiodon's recommended PvP moveset is Smack Down with Stone Edge and Flamethrower.
Is Bastiodon good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Bastiodon is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #153.
What counters Bastiodon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Quagsire (Shadow), Melmetal and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Bastiodon in Great League.
What is Bastiodon weak to in Pokémon GO?
Bastiodon is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Ground (2.56×), Water (1.6×).