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#0410 · Sinnoh · Generation 4 · fossil

# Shieldon

Shield Pokémon · Rock/Steel-type

![Shieldon official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/410.webp)

Shieldon is a [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock)/[Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel)-type Pokémon, the Shield Pokémon, number 410 (#0410) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 4 and comes from the [Sinnoh](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/sinnoh) region. It is 0.5 m tall and weighs 57 kg.

Shieldon is a fossil Pokémon with a face so heavily armoured that, according to the Pokédex, it had no need to fight anyone and could spend its days feeding in peace.

## How to pronounce Shieldon

Shieldon is pronounced **SHEEL-dun**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Shieldon said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/410.mp3)

In Japanese it is タテトプス (Tatetops).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Shieldon is 0.5 m tall and weighs 57 kg. It is a small, yellow, dinosaur-like reptile with a dark grey face, a white brow, a white bump on its back and white toes. The hide on its face is extremely hard, but the Pokédex says it is vulnerable to hits from behind. Fossils usually show almost no damage to the face.

### Behaviour

Shieldon is calm, mild-mannered and dislikes conflict. It rubs its face against tree trunks and rocks to polish it.

### Habitat

Bulbapedia places it in dense forests and primeval jungles around 100 million years ago. In The Indigo Disk it lives in the Terarium's Canyon Biome in Violet and turns up in 3 star Tera Raid Battles; in the base games it comes only by trade or transfer.

### Diet

The Pokédex says it fed on grass and berries, and one entry adds that it dug up tree roots with its tough face.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Sturdy and, hidden, Soundproof. It starts with Tackle and Protect, learns Iron Defense at level 19 and Metal Burst at level 37, and later gets Iron Head and Heavy Slam. With base Defense 118 and Special Defense 88 but only 30 Speed, it is a tough, slow Rock and Steel type.

### Name origin

Shieldon may combine 'shield' with -don, a common ending in prehistoric animal names from the Greek for 'tooth'. The Japanese name is Tatetops (タテトプス), possibly from 盾 tate ('shield') and ceratops or -ops.

### Design inspiration

Bulbapedia says the design combines a ceratopsian dinosaur with a shield. With no horns, it looks most like Protoceratops.

### Evolution notes

Shieldon evolves into Bastiodon at level 30, with no other condition.

### In the games

Pearl players revive Shieldon from an Armor Fossil at Oreburgh's mining museum, while Diamond players need a fossil from a trade; the species debuted in Diamond and Pearl. In Legends: Arceus it appears in space-time distortions in the Coronet Highlands, and it is not available in Legends: Z-A.

### In the anime

Four Shieldon debuted in 'Ill-Will Hunting!', where the Pokémon Hunter J tried to capture them all, but Ash freed the one she caught. In the film Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Newton Graceland has a Shieldon that never goes into its Poké Ball.

### Fun facts

- In 'Showdown at the Gates of Warp!', a Trainer's Bastiodon turns back into a Shieldon under Dialga's influence.
- In Pokémon Adventures, Gym Leader Byron could never befriend his Shieldon, so he gave it to Diamond, who nicknamed it Don.
- The Legends: Arceus Pokédex entry admits that much about Shieldon remains unknown because so few have ever seen one.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Shieldon (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shieldon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Shieldon (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/shieldon/)

## Base stats

- HP: **30**
- Attack: **42**
- Defense: **118**
- Sp. Atk: **42**
- Sp. Def: **88**
- Speed: **30**

Shieldon’s base stat total is **350**. Its highest stat is Defense.

## Type matchups

### What is Shieldon weak to?

Shieldon takes extra damage from [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (4×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (4×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (2×) moves.

It resists [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal) (¼×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (¼×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (½×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (½×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (½×).

It is immune to [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) moves.

## Evolution

### How does Shieldon evolve?

Shieldon evolves into [Bastiodon](https://pokee.si/pokemon/bastiodon) at level 30.

The whole family: **Shieldon**, [Bastiodon](https://pokee.si/pokemon/bastiodon).

## Abilities

- [Sturdy](https://pokee.si/abilities/sturdy): Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
- [Soundproof](https://pokee.si/abilities/soundproof) (hidden ability): Protects against sound-based moves.

## Moves

### Moves Shieldon learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect) | Normal | Status | — |
| 6 | [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt) | Dark | Status | — |
| 10 | [Metal Sound](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-sound) | Steel | Status | — |
| 15 | [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down) | Normal | Physical | 90 |
| 19 | [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense) | Steel | Status | — |
| 24 | [Swagger](https://pokee.si/moves/swagger) | Normal | Status | — |
| 28 | [Ancient Power](https://pokee.si/moves/ancient-power) | Rock | Special | 60 |
| 33 | [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure) | Normal | Status | — |
| 37 | [Metal Burst](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-burst) | Steel | Physical | — |
| 42 | [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head) | Steel | Physical | 80 |
| 46 | [Heavy Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/heavy-slam) | Steel | Physical | — |

### TM moves (46)

Shieldon can learn 46 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sandstorm](https://pokee.si/moves/sandstorm), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Rock Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-blast), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Heavy Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/heavy-slam), [Flamethrower](https://pokee.si/moves/flamethrower), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Earth Power](https://pokee.si/moves/earth-power), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Fire Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-blast), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Steel Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/steel-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/roar), [Sand Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/sand-tomb), [Smack Down](https://pokee.si/moves/smack-down), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Scorching Sands](https://pokee.si/moves/scorching-sands), [Metal Sound](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-sound), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse), [Hard Press](https://pokee.si/moves/hard-press).

Egg moves (6):[Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Fissure](https://pokee.si/moves/fissure), [Focus Energy](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-energy), [Guard Split](https://pokee.si/moves/guard-split), [Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/headbutt), [Screech](https://pokee.si/moves/screech).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 87.5% male, 12.5% female.
- Egg groups: Monster.
- Egg cycles: 30 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 3,840).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Slow Then Very Fast (600,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Defense effort value.
- Base experience yield: 70.

## Pokédex entries

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)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: タテトプス
- **Romaji**: Tatetops
- **French**: Dinoclier
- **German**: Schilterus
- **Spanish**: Shieldon
- **Italian**: Shieldon
- **Korean**: 방패톱스
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 盾甲龙
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 盾甲龍

## Trivia

- Shortest Rock type in Gen 4: 0.5 m, shared with 1 other.
- Shortest Steel type in Gen 4: 0.5 m, shared with 1 other.
- Taller than 19% of all Pokémon (0.5 m).
- Heavier than 70% of all Pokémon (57 kg).
- Base stat total 350, ranked #701 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Defense, ranked #76 of 1,025.
- One of 7 Pokémon that are both Rock and Steel.
- One of 107 gray Pokémon.
- Number 24 of 107 Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh).
- Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon.
- Can learn 56 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 9 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Shieldon (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shieldon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Shieldon (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/shieldon/).
- Pronunciation (SHEEL-dun): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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