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No. 0410 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Shieldon

The Shield Pokémon

TL;DR. Shieldon is a rock/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 350. A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.

Rock Steel

A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.

Height0.5 m
Weight57.0 kg
AbilitiesSturdy
HiddenSoundproof
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 350. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 30
Attack 42
Defense 118
Sp. Attack 42
Sp. Defense 88
Speed 30
Total350
350 base stat total, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Rock-types.
118 base Defense, Shieldon's strongest stat, ranking 41st of 132 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Shieldon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Shieldon reaches 890 CP at level 40 and 1,019 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack76
GO Defense195
GO Stamina102
Max CP (L40)890
Max CP (L50)1,007
Best buddy (L51)1,019
Raid catch CP 465–509 (L20). Weather boosted 581–636 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Shieldon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shieldon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Shieldon?

Shieldon is a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Shieldon weak to?

Shieldon takes 4× damage from Fighting, Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water.

What is Shieldon resistant to?

Shieldon is immune to Poison. It also resists Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Normal, Flying.

How does Shieldon evolve?

Shieldon evolves into Bastiodon (Level 30).

What generation is Shieldon from?

Shieldon was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0410.

What are Shieldon's base stats?

Shieldon has HP 30, Attack 42, Defense 118, Special Attack 42, Special Defense 88, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 350.

What are Shieldon's abilities?

Shieldon can have the ability Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Soundproof.

Is Shieldon legendary or mythical?

No. Shieldon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Shieldon's best stat?

Shieldon's highest base stat is Defense at 118, which ranks 41st of 132 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Shieldon good?

Shieldon has a base stat total of 350, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Shieldon →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Shieldon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Shieldon in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Shieldon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Shieldon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Shieldon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Shieldon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Shieldon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Fighting Ground
2× Weak to
Water
½× Resists
Ice Psychic Bug Rock Dragon Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Normal Flying
0× Immune to
Poison
Comparison

Shieldon vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat Shieldon Rock avg Difference
HP 30 71 -41
Attack 42 89 -47
Defense 118 103 +15
Special Attack 42 65 -23
Special Defense 88 75 +13
Speed 30 57 -27
Total 350 460 -110
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Game appearances

Shieldon appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Shieldon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Shieldon in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 8 Fossil Restoration Center
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Oreburgh City Oreburgh Mining Museum
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Pewter City Pewter Museum OF Science
Pokémon anime

Shieldon appears in 1 episode.

From DP045 (2007-08-30) through DP045 (2007-08-30).

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Shieldon card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.