Shieldon

Shieldon is a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 890 CP and is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Iron Tail / Heavy Slam. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shieldon Stats and Max CP

76 ATK

195 DEF

102 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1007 CP

Lvl 40

890 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

636 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

509 CP

Lvl 15 Research

381 CP

Shieldon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shieldon Type Chart

Shieldon takes increased damage from:

Fighting256.0%

Ground256.0%

Water160.0%

Shieldon takes reduced damage from:

Poison24.4%

Flying39.1%

Normal39.1%

Bug62.5%

Dragon62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Ice62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Rock62.5%

Shieldon best moveset

Iron Tail + Heavy Slam

Iron Tail

Heavy Slam

Shieldon's best moveset is Iron Tail and Heavy Slam, with 4.90 DPS (damage per second) and 63.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.

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Data table

1.	Iron Tail	Heavy Slam	4.11	4.90	63.3
2.	Tackle	Heavy Slam	3.94	4.70	60.6
3.	Iron Tail	Ancient Power	3.78	4.50	58.1
4.	Iron Tail	Rock Tomb	3.71	4.43	57.2
5.	Tackle	Ancient Power	3.51	4.19	54.0
6.	Tackle	Rock Tomb	3.35	4.00	51.6

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Fast Attacks

Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗
Iron Tail1461.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 6
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 7

Effects
Iron Tail has no special effects.
See Iron Tail details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	14
Energy	6
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

Ancient Power70333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Ancient Power details page ↗
Rock Tomb65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗
Heavy Slam70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Heavy Slam has no special effects.
See Heavy Slam details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.1s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	70
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Shieldon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shieldon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shieldon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shieldon CP Chart

Shieldon reaches a maximum of 890 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 465–509 CP, rising to 581–636 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 348–381 CP.

Max CP	890 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	348 CP - 381 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	465 CP - 509 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	465 CP - 509 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	581 CP - 636 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shieldon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	12 CP	2	39 CP	3	66 CP
4	93 CP	5	120 CP	6	147 CP
7	173 CP	8	200 CP	9	227 CP
10	254 CP	11	280 CP	12	305 CP
13	330 CP	14	356 CP	15	381 CP
16	407 CP	17	432 CP	18	458 CP
19	483 CP	20	509 CP	21	534 CP
22	559 CP	23	585 CP	24	610 CP
25	636 CP	26	661 CP	27	687 CP
28	712 CP	29	738 CP	30	763 CP
31	776 CP	32	789 CP	33	801 CP
34	814 CP	35	827 CP	36	840 CP
37	852 CP	38	865 CP	39	878 CP
40	890 CP	41	902 CP	42	913 CP
43	925 CP	44	936 CP	45	948 CP
46	959 CP	47	971 CP	48	983 CP
49	995 CP	50	1007 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shieldon

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shieldon's Rock and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shieldon.

Rock

Steel

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#410
Height	0.5 m
Weight	57 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Shieldon	50 Candy	Bastiodon

Shieldon evolves into Bastiodon which costs 50 Candy.

Shieldon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shieldon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

Shieldon's height ranges from 0.25 m to 1 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.75 m	1 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Shieldon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.245 m	0.25 m
XXS	0′10″	0′10″
XS	0.25 m	0.5 m
XS	0′10″	1′08″
M	0.375 m	0.625 m
M	1′03″	2′01″
XL	0.625 m	0.75 m
XL	2′01″	2′06″
XXL	0.75 m	1 m
XXL	2′06″	3′03″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer	10s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	29s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Shieldon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shieldon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Shieldon in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shieldon

Shieldon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shieldon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shieldon Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.
Pearl	It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
X, Omega Ruby	It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Sun	Many fossils of this Pokémon have been found, but almost none have shown signs of damage to the face.
Moon	This Pokémon lived in primeval jungles. Few enemies would have been willing to square off against its heavily armored face, so it’s thought.
Ultra Sun	A mild-mannered, herbivorous Pokémon, it used its face to dig up tree roots to eat. The skin on its face was plenty tough.
Ultra Moon	Although its fossils can be found in layers of primeval rock, nothing but its face has ever been discovered.
Legends: Arceus	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shieldon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shieldon in Pokémon GO are Iron Tail and Heavy Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.9 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 63.3.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shieldon’s strengths and weaknesses?

Rock and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Flying, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

What is Shieldon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shieldon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 890 CP and 1,007 CP at Level 50.

Can Shieldon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shieldon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shieldon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shieldon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shieldon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shieldon: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

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