Shieldon (#0410) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3090–137170–264

Atk4242–10380–201

Def118110–187216–368

SpA4242–10380–201

SpD8883–154162–302

Spe3031–9058–174

Total350Higher than 31% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Shieldon outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting4×Ground4×Water2×

Resists

Flying¼×Normal¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Ice½×Psychic½×Rock½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

GhostSteelFireGrassElectricDark

Abilities

Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
SoundproofHidden ability
Protects against sound-based moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0410ShieldonRockSteel
1. Level 30#0411BastiodonRockSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

10Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

15Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

19Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

24SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

28Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

33EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

37Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

42Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

46Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 6

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

EggFocus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

EggGuard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

Pokédex entries

Category: Shield Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#038Extended Sinnoh#038Original Alola#190Original Akala#117Updated Alola#237Updated Akala#138Hisui#210Blueberry#109

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