As a Rock/Steel type, Shieldon has 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Rock/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 30
Attack: 42
Defense: 118
Sp. Atk: 42
Sp. Def: 88
Speed: 30
Total: 350

Shieldon has a base stat total of 350, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (118). Its Attack (42) and Sp. Atk (42) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 30 HP, 118 Defense and 88 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Shieldon can have the abilities Sturdy and Soundproof.

How to beat Shieldon

The best way to beat Shieldon is with Fighting and Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Water moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves.

Evolution

Shieldon is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Shieldon → Bastiodon) and evolves into Bastiodon.

Best counters to Shieldon

Other Rock/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Shieldon weak to?

As a Rock/Steel type, Shieldon takes super-effective damage from Fighting (4×), Ground (4×) and Water moves.

What is Shieldon resistant to?

Shieldon resists Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Normal (¼×) and Flying (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Shieldon?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Keldeo, which hit Shieldon with super-effective attacks.