Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow Then Very Fast
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 70
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 57.0 kg (125.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Steel dual typing.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against sound-based moves.
Generation VII
Many fossils of this Pokémon have been found, but almost none have shown signs of damage to the face.
This Pokémon lived in primeval jungles. Few enemies would have been willing to square off against its heavily armored face, so it’s thought.
A mild-mannered, herbivorous Pokémon, it used its face to dig up tree roots to eat. The skin on its face was plenty tough.
Although its fossils can be found in layers of primeval rock, nothing but its face has ever been discovered.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V, VI)
Generation IV
A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.
It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Generation V
It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
Generation VI
It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 6 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 15 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 15 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 19 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 24 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 28 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 29 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 37 | Metal BurstSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 43 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Hard PressSTAB | ste | P | 0 | 100% | 10 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Power GemSTAB | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Egg Moves
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Fissure | gro | P | — | 30% | 5 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Guard Split | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Shieldon
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Shieldon
Shieldon is a Rock and Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). 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 stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 57.0 kg (125.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Shieldon Base Stats
Shieldon has a base stat total of 350, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 118 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 30 (poor). Shieldon is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Shieldon Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock and Steel-type, Shieldon is weak to Water, Fighting (4x), Ground (4x)-type moves, resists Normal (¼x), Ice, Flying (¼x), Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Dark, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Shieldon 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Shieldon Abilities
Shieldon's abilities include Sturdy, Soundproof. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP. Its Hidden Ability is Soundproof, which protects against sound-based moves.
Shieldon Moves & Learnset
Shieldon can learn 83 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 12 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Iron Head (Steel, 80 power), Flash Cannon (Steel, 80 power). For coverage, Shieldon can learn Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice), Fire Blast (Fire).
Training Shieldon
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Shieldon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Shieldon yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Shieldon belongs to the Monster egg group. Shieldon is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Shieldon → Bastiodon).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Shieldon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Shieldon, or use the team builder to see how Shieldon fits into your squad.
