Shieldon (Pokémon)

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Shieldon タテトプス Tatetops #410
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Rock Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Shield Pokémon
Abilities Sturdy ----- Blue-Striped ----- Soundproof Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #038 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-181 Oblivia R-178 N-099
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 125.7 lbs. Imperial 57.0 kg Metric 125.7 lbs./57.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster group 31 cycles (7905 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 99 Battle Exp.: 991*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shieldon (Japanese: タテトプス Tatetops) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Fossil Pokémon.

It is resurrected from an Armor Fossil and evolves into Bastiodon starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Shieldon is a small, ceratopsian-like reptilian Pokémon with a yellow body. It has white toes and bears a white bump on its back. Shieldon has a dark-gray oval-shaped face, with a prominent brow that is white in coloration and a white rim on their black snout. Shieldon may be ancient relatives to the Aron line due to identical typing and partially similar movepools, especially the ability to learn Metal Burst.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Shieldon possesses an extremely hard facial hide; however, it is vulnerable when attacked from behind.

Behavior

Shieldon has a habit of polishing its face against tree trunks.

Habitat

Shieldon once lived in dense forests, but has been extinct from the wild for 100 million years and only exists via being cloned from Fossil samples, and descendants of said clones.

Fossils from which Shieldon can be resurrected can only be found in the Sinnoh region.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Shieldon eats grass and Berries.

In the anime

Shieldon in the anime

Major appearances

Shieldon made its debut in Ill-Will Hunting, where Hunter J tried to capture four of them.

Shieldon made an appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior under the ownership of Newton Graceland.

Minor appearances

A Shieldon appeared in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP045 Shieldon Ash's Pokédex Shieldon, the Shield Pokémon. The skin on its face is very hard, and it has a habit of polishing it by rubbing against trees.

In the manga

Diamond's Bastiodon, Don, as a Shieldon

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

It appeared under the ownership of Byron, which he wasn't able to befriend even after carrying it outside of its ball for an extended period. As Diamond was able to do so even without knowing it, he decided to give it to the boy prior to his training on Iron Island, which he names "Don". It evolved into a Bastiodon later in the showdown against Team Galactic. Additionally, Byron has another Shieldon.

In the TCG

Main article: Shieldon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV 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 It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight. HeartGold It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Fossil Revive from Armor Fossil (Pearl only) Platinum Fossil Revive from Armor Fossil* HeartGold SoulSilver Fossil Revive from Armor Fossil* Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Fossil Revive from Armor Fossil Black 2 White 2 Fossil One Revive from Armor Fossil Trade in Nimbasa City* Dream World Icy Cave
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Cave (B7-B11)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
Pokémon Conquest	Cragspur Valora

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Nagashima Spa Land Shieldon	Japan	Japanese	15	July 21 to ??? ??, 2012

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Shuca Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30		90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 42		42 - 103	80 - 201
Defense: 118		110 - 187	216 - 368
Sp. Atk: 42		42 - 103	80 - 201
Sp. Def: 88		83 - 154	162 - 302
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 350	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 066 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1010 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 1919 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 2424 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 2828 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 3333 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3737 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 4242 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 4646 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shieldon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shieldon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shieldon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shieldon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Counter*	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Fissure*	Ground	Physical	—	—%	5
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Stealth Rock‡	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	Wide Guard*	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shieldon in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shieldon in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shieldon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shieldon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shieldon can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shieldon cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shieldon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shieldon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Icy Cave	Fissure	Ground	Physical	—	—%	5
Icy Cave	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Shieldon can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shieldon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shieldon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Nagashima Spa Land	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Shieldon can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shieldon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shieldon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Steel  Poké Assist: ( Steel ) Field move: None Browser entry   It rams with its rock-hard head. It also makes stones drop to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  ( Steel ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by making iron balls fall.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Iron Head Attack: ★ Ability 1: Shield Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Last Bastion Speed: ★ Ability 3: Sturdy Evolves into Bastiodon when its Defense is 113 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Bokuden, Kazumasa, and Ujiteru

Evolution

Unevolved Shieldon  Rock  Steel

Level 30 →

First evolution Bastiodon  Rock  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Shieldon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Shieldon and Cranidos evolve at level 30, the earliest of any Fossil Pokémon.

Origin

Shieldon is based on a Ceratopsian dinosaur and a shield. Its lack of horns makes it particularly similar to a Protoceratops.

Name origin

Shieldon is a combination of shield (referring to the shield-like growth on its head) and don (a suffix in various dinosaur names).

Tatetops is a combination of 盾 tate (shield) and tops (ὤψ ōps; Ancient Greek for face, a suffix used commonly for Ceratopsidae species).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese タテトプス Tatetops From 盾 tate (shield) and tops (ὤψ ōps; Ancient Greek for face, a suffix used commonly for Ceratopsidae species) French Dinoclier From dinosaure and bouclier Spanish Shieldon Same as English name German Schilterus From Schild Italian Shieldon Same as English name Korean 방패톱스 Bangpaetopseu From 방패 bangpae and 트리케라톱스 Triceratops. Mandarin Chinese 盾甲龍 Dùn Jiǎ Lóng Literally "Shielded dragon". Cantonese Chinese

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