Shieldon Best Moveset
Rock/Steel at 118 Defense and 88 Sp. Def with 42/42 offenses and 30 Speed. AbilitySturdy guarantees one hit survived. The moveset absorbs physical damage but can't fight back. Evolve to Bastiodon for 168/138 balanced defenses and Sturdy that tanks both sides.
Shieldon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Shieldon's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Leftovers, favoring a Serious nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Shieldon best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
- Toxic
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Shieldon saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Shieldon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Ancient Power
- Substitute
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Shieldon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Shieldon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Iron Tail
- Toxic
Shieldon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Shieldon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Roar
- Iron Defense
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Shieldon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Shieldon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Metal Burst
- Iron Head
- Curse
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
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 8 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, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Shieldon Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Shieldon
Conkeldurr can KO Shieldon with Drain Punch (189-223%). Gyarados's Earthquake also KOs at 155-182%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x189-223%KO Mach Punch 4x102-120%KO Knock Off27-32% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
| ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x92-109%KO Earthquake 4x155-182%KO Ice Fang13-15% | ||
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 81 breeding partners from the Monster egg group.
How to Get Shieldon
moderate rates across 1 locations for Shieldon in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Shieldon in SV
Step 1Shieldon ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldViolet
Step 2Evolve into BastiodonBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Bastiodon egg.
decent spawn rates for Shieldon across 1 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Shieldon in PLA
Step 1Shieldon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BastiodonSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 5%or evolve from Shieldon (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Shieldon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Shieldon over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Shieldon in BDSP
Step 1Shieldon ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Legends: ArceusAvailableCatch in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Space-Time Distortion, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Gift · Oreburgh City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pewter City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Nacrene City · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Armor Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Bastiodon
Shieldon is handed to you at Route 8. 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.
How to Obtain Shieldon in USUM
Step 1Shieldon ✓Route 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterLv.15Gift from NPCRevive Armor Fossil
Step 2Evolve into Bastiodon
Base Stats
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.
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.
Shieldon Guide
At 350 BST, Shieldon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Bastiodon before bringing it to any serious fight.
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 a mixed attacker with base 42 Attack and 42 Sp. Atk. 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.
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves