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 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.
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 |
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 4x127-150%KO Rock Smash 4x73-88% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Hippopotas builds →Dig 4x138-163%KO Bulldoze 4x106-125%KO Rock Smash 4x48-58% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Cubone builds →Bone Club 4x83-100%KO Bulldoze 4x83-100%KO Rock Smash 4x42-50% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Machop builds →Low Sweep 4x117-138%KO Bulldoze 4x71-83% Karate Chop 4x94-113%KO Rock Smash 4x73-88% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Lucario builds →Dig 4x110-130%KO Low Sweep 4x135-161%KO Bulldoze 4x80-96% Power-Up Punch 4x86-101%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x193-228%KO Dig 4x80-96% Brick Break 4x114-135%KO Low Sweep 4x100-118%KO | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Hippopotas builds →Dig 4x121-144%KO Bulldoze 4x93-110%KO Rock Smash 4x42-51% Sand Tomb 4x56-68% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Cubone builds →Dig 4x93-110%KO Bone Club 4x79-93% Bulldoze 4x72-85% Bonemerang 4x63-76% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sandile builds →Dig 4x121-144%KO Bulldoze 4x93-110%KO Sand Tomb 4x56-68% Mud-Slap 4x28-34% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Lucario builds →Dig 4x110-130%KO Low Sweep 4x135-161%KO Bulldoze 4x80-96% Power-Up Punch 4x86-101%KO | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Dugtrio builds →Dig 4x151-177%KO Mud Bomb 4x93-110%KO Bulldoze 4x114-135%KO Rock Smash 4x52-62% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x193-228%KO Dig 4x80-96% Brick Break 4x114-135%KO Low Sweep 4x100-118%KO | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Hippopotas builds →Dig 4x121-144%KO Bulldoze 4x93-110%KO Rock Smash 4x42-51% Sand Tomb 4x56-68% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Cubone builds →Dig 4x93-110%KO Bone Club 4x79-93% Bulldoze 4x72-85% Bonemerang 4x63-76% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Lucario builds →Dig 4x110-130%KO Low Sweep 4x135-161%KO Bulldoze 4x80-96% Power-Up Punch 4x86-101%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Dugtrio builds →Dig 4x151-177%KO Mud Bomb 4x93-110%KO Bulldoze 4x114-135%KO Rock Smash 4x52-62% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x193-228%KO Dig 4x80-96% Brick Break 4x114-135%KO Low Sweep 4x100-118%KO | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Hippopotas builds →Dig 4x121-144%KO Bulldoze 4x93-110%KO Rock Smash 4x42-51% Sand Tomb 4x56-68% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Cubone builds →Dig 4x93-110%KO Bone Club 4x79-93% Bulldoze 4x72-85% Bonemerang 4x63-76% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 4x167-198%KO Surf 2x80-95% Dig 4x137-161%KO Mud Bomb 4x117-139%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Lucario builds →Dig 4x111-132%KO Low Sweep 4x137-161%KO Bulldoze 4x87-102%KO Power-Up Punch 4x87-102%KO | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Stunfisk builds →Surf 2x62-73% Dig 4x111-132%KO Mud Bomb 4x137-161%KO Bulldoze 4x87-102%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 4x130-154%KO Dig 4x155-183%KO Mud Bomb 4x99-117%KO Bulldoze 4x117-139%KO | ||
Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Mienfoo builds →Jump Kick 4x167-198%KO Dig 4x90-107%KO Drain Punch 4x130-154%KO Low Sweep 4x111-132%KO | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 4x171-202%KO Surf 2x79-94% Dig 4x142-167%KO Mud Bomb 4x119-140%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Lucario builds →Dig 4x114-135%KO Low Sweep 4x142-167%KO Bulldoze 4x86-102%KO Power-Up Punch 4x88-105%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Stunfisk builds →Muddy Water 2x63-74% Surf 2x63-74% Dig 4x119-140%KO Mud Bomb 4x142-167%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 4x136-160%KO Dig 4x159-188%KO Mud Bomb 4x100-119%KO Bulldoze 4x119-140%KO | ||
Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Mienfoo builds →Jump Kick 4x171-202%KO Dig 4x94-112%KO Drain Punch 4x130-153%KO Low Sweep 4x112-133%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 4x330-389%KO Aura Sphere 4x223-263%KO Dig 4x113-133%KO Low Sweep 4x135-160%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 4x150-177%KO Surf 2x38-46% Dig 4x119-141%KO Vital Throw 4x160-189%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Stunfisk builds →Muddy Water 2x63-74% Surf 2x63-74% Dig 4x111-131%KO Scald 2x54-65% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Throh builds →Superpower 4x228-269%KO Focus Blast 4x126-149%KO Dig 4x103-122%KO Vital Throw 4x135-160%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Sawk builds →Close Combat 4x276-326%KO Focus Blast 4x126-149%KO Dig 4x123-145%KO Brick Break 4x174-206%KO | ||
In X & Y, Hitmontop can KO Shieldon with Close Combat (301-355%). Gastrodon threatens a KO with Scald (106-125%). Gliscor's Earthquake also KOs at 180-212%.
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 4x301-355%KO Feint3-3% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x180-212%KO Knock Off19-23% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLum Berry NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x248-293%KO Mach Punch 4x134-158%KO Knock Off36-42% Rock Slide20-24% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shieldon View Landorus builds →Focus Blast 4x347-408%KO Earthquake 4x267-314%KO | ||
X & Y 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 75 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Counter, Curse and 10 more to offspring.
X & Y Shieldon Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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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 Head for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Shieldon in X & Y
No searching required for Shieldon. You receive it at Ambrette Town from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Shieldon in X & Y
Shieldon Guide
At 350 BST, Shieldon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Bastiodon before bringing it to any serious fight.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 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