Astegon Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch
Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Astegon in Palworld 1.0. Astegon is a rare Water Pal (#067) with 509 HP, 238 ATK and 286 DEF, best known for its Deep Current partner skill.
Updated 2026-07-29
- ✓Astegon overview
- ✓Base stats & ratings
- ✓How to catch
- ✓Best moveset
Astegon overview
Astegon is a rare water Pal known for its deep current ability. Frequently sighted in the Sakurajima Coast. It appears most reliably around the Sakurajima Coast. In combat it deals Water-type damage and slots into a party as a rare-tier Water unit.
Base stats & ratings
HP 509 · ATK 238 · DEF 286 · Speed 96 · Ride Speed 474 · Stamina 228. Pal Stars rates Astegon PvE 6/10, PvP 7/10, Base 5/10 and Mount 3/10 for Palworld 1.0.
How to catch
Astegon has a base capture rate of 14 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a Hyper Sphere or better from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.
Best moveset
Astegon learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Tidal Wave, Vine Whip, Aqua Burst. Pair the highest-power Water move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Water-boosting passives.
Work suitabilities & base role
Astegon is tagged for Watering, Cooling. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an berry + wheat plantation with cooling line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.
Partner skill & mount notes
Astegon's partner skill "Deep Current" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 474 makes it a support-only rider — better as a base worker than a full-time mount.