Partner ideas
for Bastiodon
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Bastiodon: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (1)

Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 35% of Bastiodon's ranked teams
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds long-game durability
Spicy Tech (2)

Chimecho
PsychicBoomburst with a Soundproof partner
Resists FightingBastiodon resists its BoomburstBastiodon resists its Self-DestructHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy Ball
Noivern
FlyingDragonBoomburst with a Soundproof partner
Resists WaterResists FightingImmune to GroundBastiodon resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with Hurricane
Defensive glue (21)

Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Decidueye
GrassGhostCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds long-game durability
Meganium
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Trevenant
GhostGrassCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerBreaks Steel walls with Drain Punch
Victreebel
GrassPoisonCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Bastiodon is immune to its Sludge WaveHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Venusaur
GrassPoisonCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Earth Power
Tsareena
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with Power WhipAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with High Jump Kick
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Hydrapple
GrassDragonCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Earth Power
Slowbro
WaterPsychicCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with ScaldAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Seed BombHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombAdds long-game durabilityalso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)

Forretress
BugSteelSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Hits Water super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Slurpuff
FairyBastiodon resists its Misty Explosion
Resists FightingHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallBreaks Steel walls with Flamethrower
Altaria
DragonFlyingCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Sceptile
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormBreaks Steel walls with Earth Power
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy Ball
Simisage
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Abomasnow
GrassIceCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Earth Power
Reuniclus
PsychicCovers Water, Fighting and Ground offensively

Primarina
WaterFairyCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastHits Ground super-effectively with Hyper VoiceAdds long-game durability