Bastiodon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head resembles that of Chasmosaurus. The spike through its nose is reminiscent of the nose bones from various indigenous tribes.
Bastiodon is a combination of bastion or the Bastille and don (from δόντι dónti, Greek for tooth; a suffix in various dinosaur names).
Torideps is a combination of 砦 toride (fortress) and Triceratops.
No: 411
English Name: Bastiodon
Japanese Name: Toridepusu
Generation: 4
Type: Rock, Steel
Species: Shield Pokémon
Abilities: Sturdy, Soundproof (hidden ability)
Evolution: Shieldon > Bastiodon
Bastiodon appears to be a cross between a Zuniceratops and a bulldozer. Its dark gray, square head resembles a castle wall, complete with four cream yellow, window-like spots with a black outline, three dark gray spikes on the top, and two larger gray spikes in the upper corners. Bastiodon’s triangular nose extends from the middle of its shield-like head down over its lips and appears to be pierced by a gray, horizontal spike. Four spikes jut downward and four large, blunt tusks protrude upward from its dark gray lower jaw. Bastiodon’s cream yellow eyes are partially obscured by the nasal spike and spaced-out tusks. Its thick, cream yellow body is further protected by a gray ridge and dark gray plates on its back, jagged growths on its legs, and a plated tail. Despite its rough, intimidating appearance, Bastiodon is surprisingly docile, caring, and feeds on grass and Berries. If a herd of Bastiodon is attacked, the adults will line up in a wall around their young. Their rock-hard heads can repulse any attack.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Pokemon Pearl: When attacked, they form a wall with their shield like faces to protect their young.
Pokemon Platinum: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Pokemon HeartGold: When attacked, they form a wall. Their rock-hard faces serve to protect them from the attacks.
Pokemon SoulSilver: When attacked, they form a wall. Their rock-hard faces serve to protect them from the attacks.
Pokemon Black: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Pokemon White: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Pokemon Black 2: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
pokemon White 2: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Pokemon X: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Pokemon Y: Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: When they lined up side by side, no foe could break through. They shielded their young in that way.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.
Pokemon SUN: While it can guard against any sort of attack from the front, it is left without recourse when attacked from behind.
Pokemon MOON: It lived in the same environments as Rampardos. Their fossils have been found together—seemingly from after they’d fought to the finish.
