Gastrodon

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
A moderate-sized giant slug found in the Sinnoh region. It shows allotropic specification (same species but different appearances). The West Sea form is brown & pink, with bumps and pink spots on its back. It has four tentacles on its head, resembling rhinophores and oral tentacles. The East Sea variant is green and turquoise. Its rhinophores are wavy and pointed back instead of upward, and it lacks oral tenatcles. It has turquoise spots on its back, as well as a yellow ridge that forms a fin. Both forms have three oval-shaped black eyes and a yellow stripe that forms the edge of the mantle skirt.
Gastrodon has high defense and useful regenerative abilities, but it is not valued for its speed (considering it is a slug).
Long ago, Gastrodon had a shell, but overtime it lost this trait. It now has a thin but solid vestigal plate in its back. It has no bones, but its soft body is surprisingly resistant to attacks. It can also regrow any portion of its body that is severed. Its main form of defense is a purple fluid it can secrete when pursued by predators. The fluid is incredibly sticky and causes Gastrodon to become bitter and inedible. This ability is reminiscent of the real-life sea hare's defense mechanism. It is a relative of Shellder and Cloyster.
===Behavior===
Gastrodon are aloof Pokémon. They do not react much to the presence of humans. They tend to flee when they sense danger. Their habitats are mostly beaches with shallow waters.
Despite their aloofness, Gastrodon are actually carnivores. They catch their prey, which they proceed to melt with their mucus prior to slurping them up.
===Natural abilities===
Like Shellos, Gastrodon ooze a slick purple fluid when hurt to make themselves slippery. This substance is also very bitter and renders their meat nearly inedible. They have superb regenerative skills and can grow back torn-off parts of their bodies. They are pliable because they lack skeletal systems, letting them into squeeze into tight spaces.
They can produce a type of special mucus, which is strong enough to melt their prey for easier consumption.
==Evolution==
Gastrodon evolves from Shellos starting at level 30.
==Game Info==
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==Sprites==
==Appearances==
Zoey Gastrodon.png|Zoey's Gastrodon.
Paul Gastrodon.png|Paul's Gastrodon.
===Anime===
====Supporting====
*Cynthia's Gastrodon
*Zoey's Gastrodon
*Paul's Gastrodon
==Trivia==
*This Pokémon, along with Shellos, were rumored to be a pre-evolution of Lapras prior to Diamond and Pearl's release, but this rumor was later confirmed false.
===Origin===
Gastrodon is based on a sea slug, specifically the Loch's chromodoris sea slugs. Its body structure also resembles the structure of Opisthobranchs, a group of gastropods.
===Etymology===
Gastrodon is a portmanteau of "gastropod" and -don (Spanish for "lord"). It may also come from the phylum Gastropoda, which includes sea slugs.
Its Japanese name, Toritodon, comes from Triton (referring to a type of sea snail, Poseidon/Neptune's son in Greco-Roman mythology, and a moon of the planet Neptune which some have suggested may have oceans that may be home to aquatic alien life) and -don.
==Gallery==
===West Sea===
0423Gastrodon-West DP anime.png
0423Gastrodon West Sea Dream.png
0423Gastrodon West Sea Pokémon HOME.png
0423Gastrodon West Sea Masters.png
Gastrodon West-GO.png
GastrodonNSprite.png
ShinyGastrodonNSprite.png
===East Sea===
0423Gastrodon-East DP anime.png
0423Gastrodon East Sea Dream.png
GastrodonWSprite.png
ShinyGastrodonWSprite.png
0423Gastrodon East Sea Pokémon HOME.png
Gastrodon East-GO.png
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Category:Pokémon with multiple formes
Category:Small Pokémon
Category:Light Pokémon