Bastiodon

Overview

Bastiodon is a Rock/Steel-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Shield Pokemon (Dex #275). Bastiodon lived in the same environments as Rampardos. Their fossils have been found together, seemingly from after they had fought to the finish. Bastiodon is the evolved form of Shieldon in the main series. It carries two specialties: Litter (Stone) and Crush, making it a powerful dual-purpose Pokemon for stone resource management.

Habitat

Bastiodon can be found at one habitat.

Shield Fossil Display (#197)

A display of ancient Pokemon fossils. This specimen's large neck frill was as sturdy as a fortress wall.

Bastiodon is a Common visitor at the Shield Fossil Display. It is the only Pokemon that visits this habitat. The Shield Fossil Display requires five items in total: two pedestals and three fossil pieces.

How to Befriend

Build the Shield Fossil Display by placing two Pedestals along with all three Shield Fossil pieces (head, body, and tail). This habitat requires more items than Shieldon's Armor Fossil Display, but Bastiodon is a Common visitor and should appear regularly once the display is assembled. Walk up and interact with it to befriend it.

Specialties

Litter (Stone)

Bastiodon has the Litter (Stone) specialty. Pokemon with the Litter specialty periodically leave behind materials for you to collect. Bastiodon specifically produces stone materials, dropping rocks and other stone resources around your island. This provides a steady passive source of stone for crafting and building.

Crush

Bastiodon also has the Crush specialty. Pokemon with the Crush specialty can break apart rocks, boulders, and other hard objects on your island. Like its counterpart Rampardos, Bastiodon combines Litter (Stone) and Crush for a complete stone resource cycle: passively producing stone while also being able to demolish existing rock formations.

Preferences

Bastiodon prefers dry environments. Place stone items, hard objects, metal stuff, luxury decorations, and exercise-themed items near its habitat to boost its Comfort Level. Its taste for Bitter-flavored foods means bitter herbs and treats are the best choice. Bastiodon is the only fossil Pokemon in this batch that prefers Bitter flavors.

Pokedex Information

"Bastiodon lived in the same environments as Rampardos. Their fossils have been found together, seemingly from after they'd fought to the finish."

Related Pokemon

Bastiodon is the evolved form of Shieldon (Dex #274) in the main Pokemon series. In Pokopia, there is no evolution mechanic, so each must be found at its own habitat independently. Bastiodon gains the Litter (Stone) specialty on top of Shieldon's Crush specialty, making it the more versatile of the pair. Bastiodon and Rampardos share the exact same specialty combination (Litter (Stone) and Crush) and are described as ancient rivals whose fossils were found together after battle. They serve as parallel options for stone resource management, with the only differences being their preferences and flavor of habitat display.

Tips

• Bastiodon and Rampardos have identical specialties (Litter (Stone) and Crush). Having both gives you double the stone production and crushing power, which is very useful for large construction projects.

• The Shield Fossil Display requires two pedestals and three fossil fragments. It takes more effort to build than Shieldon's Armor Fossil Display, but Bastiodon's dual specialties justify the investment.

• Consider building Bastiodon's and Rampardos's fossil displays near each other for a thematic rivalry exhibit, since their Pokedex entries describe them as ancient combatants.

• Bastiodon is the heaviest fossil Pokemon in this group at 329.6 lbs. Its preference for bitter flavors is unique among the fossil Pokemon, so stock up on bitter treats if you plan to keep it comfortable.