The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Shieldon.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
¼
2
½
4
0
4
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
¼
½
½
½
½
½
Evolution chart
#0410 Shieldon Rock · Steel(Level 30)#0411 Bastiodon Rock · Steel
Shieldon changes
In Generation 4, Shieldon has a base experience yield of 99.
In Generations 4-7, Shieldon has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond
A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.
Pearl
It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Platinum
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
HeartGoldSoulSilver
It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
XOmega Ruby
It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
YAlpha Sapphire
It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Sun
Many fossils of this Pokémon have been found, but almost none have shown signs of damage to the face.
Moon
This Pokémon lived in primeval jungles. Few enemies would have been willing to square off against its heavily armored face, so it’s thought.
Ultra Sun
A mild-mannered, herbivorous Pokémon, it used its face to dig up tree roots to eat. The skin on its face was plenty tough.
Ultra Moon
Although its fossils can be found in layers of primeval rock, nothing but its face has ever been discovered.
Brilliant Diamond
A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.
Shining Pearl
It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Legends: Arceus
Much remains unknown about this Pokémon, as few have ever seen it. However, we know that it is calm and dislikes conflict, and it enjoys polishing its face against trees and rocks.
Moves learned by Shieldon
In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Shieldon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shieldon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shieldon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Protect
Normal
—
—
1
Tackle
Normal
40
100
6
Taunt
Dark
—
100
10
Metal Sound
Steel
—
85
15
Take Down
Normal
90
85
19
Iron Defense
Steel
—
—
24
Swagger
Normal
—
85
28
Ancient Power
Rock
60
100
33
Endure
Normal
—
—
37
Metal Burst
Steel
—
100
42
Iron Head
Steel
80
100
46
Heavy Slam
Steel
—
100
Egg moves
Shieldon learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shieldon gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Counter
Fighting
—
100
Fissure
Ground
—
30
Focus Energy
Normal
—
—
Guard Split
Psychic
—
—
Headbutt
Normal
70
100
Screech
Normal
—
85
Moves learnt by TM
Shieldon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
05
Mud-Slap
Ground
20
100
06
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
20
Trailblaze
Grass
50
100
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
28
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
36
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
49
Sunny Day
Fire
—
—
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
51
Sandstorm
Rock
—
—
55
Dig
Ground
80
100
66
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
76
Rock Blast
Rock
25
90
84
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
75
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
86
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
87
Taunt
Dark
—
100
93
Flash Cannon
Steel
80
100
99
Iron Head
Steel
80
100
101
Power Gem
Rock
80
100
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
104
Iron Defense
Steel
—
—
116
Stealth Rock
Rock
—
—
121
Heavy Slam
Steel
—
100
125
Flamethrower
Fire
90
100
126
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
133
Earth Power
Ground
90
100
135
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
141
Fire Blast
Fire
110
85
143
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
149
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
150
Stone Edge
Rock
100
80
166
Thunder
Electric
110
70
170
Steel Beam
Steel
140
95
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
172
Roar
Normal
—
—
176
Sand Tomb
Ground
35
85
179
Smack Down
Rock
50
100
204
Double-Edge
Normal
120
100
215
Scorching Sands
Ground
70
100
223
Metal Sound
Steel
—
85
224
Curse
Ghost
—
—
225
Hard Press
Steel
—
100
In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shieldon sprites
Type
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
—
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Where to find Shieldon
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Oreburgh City
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Pewter City
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Nacrene City
XY
Ambrette Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Rustboro City
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus
Space-Time Distortion
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Shieldon questions
How can I get Fossils in Platinum Version?
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Other languages
English
Shieldon
Japanese
タテトプス (Tatetops)
German
Schilterus
French
Dinoclier
Italian
Shieldon
Spanish
Shieldon
Korean
방패톱스 (bangpaetopseu)
Chinese (Simplified)
盾甲龙
Chinese (Traditional)
盾甲龍
English
Shield Pokémon
Japanese
シールドポケモン
German
Schutzschild-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Bouclier
Italian
Pokémon Schermo
Spanish
Pokémon Escudo
Korean
실드포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
护盾宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
護盾寶可夢
Name origin
shield protective armor -don common dinosaur suffix, from the Greek for ‘tooth’ #0409 Rampardos #0411 Bastiodon
