Shadow Shieldon

Table of Contents

Shadow Shieldon is a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Shieldon is especially weak against Fighting and Ground-type moves, and weak against Water-type moves.

Shadow Shieldon's maximum Combat Power stat is 1007 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Iron Tail / Heavy Slam. Shadow Shieldon encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Snow weather. Shiny Shadow Shieldon is available! ✨

Shadow 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
509 CP
Lvl 15 Research
381 CP

Shadow Shieldon Type Chart

Shadow Shieldon takes increased damage from:Shadow Shieldon takes increased damage from:
+156.0%
  • Fighting
  • Ground
+60.0%
  • Water
Shadow Shieldon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Shieldon takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Bug
  • Dragon
  • Fairy
  • Ice
  • Psychic
  • Rock
-60.9%
  • Flying
  • Normal
-75.6%
  • Poison

Moves Analysis

Moves

Iron Tail + Heavy Slam

Shadow Shieldon's best moveset is Iron Tail and Heavy Slam, with 5.18 DPS (damage per second) and 49.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelIron Tail SteelHeavy Slam 5.1849.44.10
      2.SteelIron Tail RockAncient Power 4.9246.93.90
      3.NormalTackle SteelHeavy Slam 4.8946.73.87
      4.SteelIron Tail RockRock Tomb 4.8246.03.82
      5.NormalTackle RockAncient Power 4.4842.83.55
      6.NormalTackle RockRock Tomb 4.2540.53.37
      7.NormalTackle NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.SteelIron Tail NormalFrustration 0.1000
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗
      • SteelIron TailDamage14Energy6Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage14
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy7

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

      Charged Attacks

      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗
      • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        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 ↗
      • RockRock TombDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Rock Tomb details page ↗
      • SteelHeavy SlamDamage70Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Heavy Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

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

      Shadow Shieldon in the meta

      Shadow Shieldon in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

      The Shieldon line is a defensive Pokémon and Shadow Shieldon has hardly any offensive power, making it a no-no for Raids. Its bulk isn't high enough for Gym defense as well.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little Cup

      Shadow Shieldon is a solid Pokémon for the Little Cup, using its natural bulk (which isn't tremendously affected by the Shadow nerf) to take a stand against the League's opposition. It beats prominent threats like Deino, Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, Ducklett, Chansey, Shelmet, and Wigglytuff. The difference between Shadow and regular Shieldon is barely anything, as the Shadow variant claims Ducklett while the regular version beats Shadow Stunky.

      Shadow Shieldon is not relevant for any other PvP League.

      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#410
      Height0.5 m
      Weight57 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Shieldon family

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

      Shieldon Pokémon GOShieldon
      Bastiodon Pokémon GOBastiodon
      Shadow Shieldon Pokémon GOShadow Shieldon
      Shadow Bastiodon Pokémon GOShadow Bastiodon
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Shieldon
      Purification cost5 Candy
      5000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Shieldon CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Shieldon's has 1007 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Shieldon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 431 CP to 509 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 539 CP to 636 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Shieldon can be found in the 348 CP to 381 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1007 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch348 CP - 381 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs465 CP - 509 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids431 CP - 509 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      539 CP - 636 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      112 CP239 CP366 CP
      493 CP5120 CP6147 CP
      7173 CP8200 CP9227 CP
      10254 CP11280 CP12305 CP
      13330 CP14356 CP15381 CP
      16407 CP17432 CP18458 CP
      19483 CP20509 CP21534 CP
      22559 CP23585 CP24610 CP
      25636 CP26661 CP27687 CP
      28712 CP29738 CP30763 CP
      31776 CP32789 CP33801 CP
      34814 CP35827 CP36840 CP
      37852 CP38865 CP39878 CP
      40890 CP41902 CP42913 CP
      43925 CP44936 CP45948 CP
      46959 CP47971 CP48983 CP
      49995 CP501007 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Shieldon

      Photobomb

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

      Rock Rock

      Steel Steel

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Shieldon Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Shieldon Candy360 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Shieldon Candy12 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Shieldon Candy-

      Shadow Shieldon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Shieldon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Shieldon in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Shieldon Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy12 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy24 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Shieldon Candy36 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Shieldon Candy48 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Shieldon Candy63 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Shieldon Candy78 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Shieldon Candy93 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Shieldon Candy108 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy126 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Shieldon Candy144 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy162 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Shieldon Candy180 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Shieldon Candy201 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Shieldon Candy222 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Shieldon Candy243 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Shieldon Candy264 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Shieldon Candy288 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy312 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy336 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Shieldon Candy360 Shadow Shieldon Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Shieldon

      Shadow Shieldon high resolution sprites

      Shadow Shieldon Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Shieldon’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Rock and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Shieldon is especially weak against Fighting and Ground-type moves, and weak against Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Shieldon in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Shieldon in Pokémon GO are Iron Tail and Heavy Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.179 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 49.428.

      How does Shadow Shieldon perform in Raids?

      Shadow Shieldon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Shieldon rank as a Rock-type attacker?

      Shadow Shieldon's performance as a Rock-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Shieldon?

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

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

      Shadow Shieldon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 890 CP and 1007 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Shieldon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Shieldon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Shieldon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Shieldon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.