Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Shield Pokemon still yields 1 Defense EV per fight on a standard growth curve.
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
Shieldon Weakness
Type-wise, Shieldon takes extra damage from Fighting, Ground, and Water. Watch out for Fighting and Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Shieldon's physical bulk (base 118 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Psyduck builds →Water Gun 2x42-50% Rock Smash 4x47-56% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Oshawott builds →Water Gun 2x42-50% Rock Smash 4x47-56% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Riolu builds →Force Palm 4x98-117%KO Rock Smash 4x65-78% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x54-65% Water Gun 2x37-46% Rock Smash 4x37-43% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x48-59% Water Gun 2x37-46% Rock Smash 4x43-52% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x160-188%KO Rock Smash 4x55-66% Sand Tomb 4x76-90% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x160-188%KO Bulldoze 4x121-143%KO Rock Smash 4x55-66% Sand Tomb 4x76-90% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x136-161%KO Rock Smash 4x51-60% Sand Tomb 4x67-81% Mud-Slap 4x37-45% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →Dig 4x85-101%KO Brick Break 4x121-143%KO Rock Smash 4x67-81% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x91-107%KO Mud-Slap 4x37-45% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x151-178%KO Brick Break 4x96-114%KO Bulldoze 4x116-138%KO Rock Smash 4x54-65% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x151-178%KO Bulldoze 4x116-138%KO Rock Smash 4x54-65% Sand Tomb 4x76-89% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x268-316%KO Dig 4x123-146%KO Brick Break 4x172-203%KO Bulldoze 4x92-108%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x130-154%KO Brick Break 4x82-97% Bulldoze 4x103-122%KO Rock Smash 4x46-54% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x199-235%KO Dig 4x82-97% Brick Break 4x116-138%KO Rock Smash 4x69-81% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x151-179%KO Brick Break 4x96-114%KO Bulldoze 4x114-136%KO Rock Smash 4x52-62% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x194-229%KO Dig 4x105-124%KO Brick Break 4x145-171%KO Wake-Up Slap 4x139-164%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x133-157%KO Brick Break 4x81-95% Bulldoze 4x102-121%KO Rock Smash 4x48-57% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x194-229%KO Dig 4x81-95% Brick Break 4x114-136%KO Rock Smash 4x67-79% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 4x163-193%KO Dig 4x133-157%KO Brick Break 4x85-100%KO Bulldoze 4x102-121%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x247-291%KO Dig 4x196-232%KO Brick Break 4x124-147%KO Bulldoze 4x151-178%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x161-190%KO Rock Smash 4x75-89% Double Kick 4x60-71% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Camerupt builds →Earthquake 4x191-226%KO Earth Power 4x227-267%KO Dig 4x156-184%KO Bulldoze 4x116-137%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x191-226%KO Dig 4x156-184%KO Brick Break 4x97-115%KO Bulldoze 4x116-137%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x196-232%KO Hammer Arm 4x196-232%KO Dig 4x107-127%KO Brick Break 4x151-178%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x248-291%KO Dig 4x199-234%KO Brick Break 4x126-149%KO Bulldoze 4x150-177%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x160-189%KO Rock Smash 4x77-91% Double Kick 4x58-69% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Camerupt builds →Earthquake 4x194-229%KO Earth Power 4x228-269%KO Dig 4x155-183%KO Bulldoze 4x116-137%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x194-229%KO Dig 4x155-183%KO Brick Break 4x97-114%KO Bulldoze 4x116-137%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x199-234%KO Hammer Arm 4x199-234%KO Dig 4x107-126%KO Brick Break 4x150-177%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Jellicent threatens a KO with Scald (85-100%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 248-293%.
 Landorus Ground | A | |
Ground deals 4x damage to ShieldonView Landorus → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Jellicent builds →Scald 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x248-293%KO Mach Punch 4x134-158%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x180-212%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x121-143%KO Earthquake 4x203-239%KO Ice Fang16-19% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Shieldon is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Bastiodon. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Shieldon with 67 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Counter, Curse and 9 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Shieldon Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Body Slam and Counter aren't available any other way for Shieldon, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Stone Edge and Iron Tail for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Shieldon in Black 2 & White 2
Shieldon is handed to you at Nacrene City. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations to Catch Shieldon in Black 2 & White 2
Shieldon Guide
At 350 BST, Shieldon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Bastiodon before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Black 2 & White 2, Shieldon's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fighting) and Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Blaziken is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Water-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Shieldon won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Shieldon. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Its hidden ability Soundproof can work in specific setups.
Shieldon is leaning toward the physical side (base 42 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
In Black 2 & White 2, For a casual playthrough, Shieldon works as a placeholder. Rock/Steel coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Bastiodon. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Shieldon appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves