Name origin

shield
protective armor
-don
common dinosaur suffix


Shieldon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 410
Type Rock Steel
Species Shield Pokémon
Height 1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight 125.7 lbs (57.0 kg)
Abilities Sturdy
Soundproof (Dream World)
Local № 038 (Diamond, Pearl)
038 (Platinum)
Japanese Tatetopusu

Breeding

Egg Groups Monster
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 31 (minimum 7,905 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 99
Growth Rate Erratic

Type defenses

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Shieldon stats

The base stats for Shieldon are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 30
170 - 264
Attack 42
80 - 201
Defense 118
216 - 368
Sp. Atk 42
80 - 201
Sp. Def 88
162 - 302
Speed 30
58 - 174
Total 350

Pokedex descriptions

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
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Shieldon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 ProtectNormalStatus--
6 TauntDarkStatus-100
10 Metal SoundSteelStatus-85
15 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
19 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
24 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
28 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
33 EndureNormalStatus--
37 Metal BurstSteelPhysical-100
42 Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
46 Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-100

Shieldon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 ProtectNormalStatus--
6 TauntDarkStatus-100
10 Metal SoundSteelStatus-85
15 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
19 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
24 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
28 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
33 EndureNormalStatus--
37 Metal BurstSteelPhysical-100
43 Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Egg moves

Shieldon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shieldon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
FissureGroundPhysical--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
CurseGhostStatus--
Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
Rock BlastRockPhysical2590
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Wide GuardRockStatus--

Shieldon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shieldon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
FissureGroundPhysical--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
CurseGhostStatus--
Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
Rock BlastRockPhysical2590

Move Tutor moves

Shieldon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Shieldon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Shieldon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Shieldon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Shieldon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Shieldon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100

Shieldon sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Shieldon normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Shieldon shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Shieldon normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Shieldon shiny sprite

See all Shieldon sprites


Where to find Shieldon

HeartGold
SoulSilver
Pewter City
White
Black
Nacrene City

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

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