Competitive Information for Shieldon [Sun/Moon]
Rock / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to sound-based moves, including Heal Bell.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Shieldon? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Shieldon, the rad Rock and Steel-typed Pokémon! Shieldon is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Shieldon below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Steelium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
For single battles, Shieldon is a marvelous Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. Shieldon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolte was added to the mix. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Sturdy, if Shieldon is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Steelium Z equipped to it, if Shieldon has a steel move, this item allows it to use a steel z-move.
◆ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Steelium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Ancient Power
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
In single battles, Shieldon's Special Sweeper role is a superb. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with forceful special attacks. Shieldon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolite was attached to it. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Sturdy, if Shieldon is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Steelium Z equipped to it, if Shieldon has a steel move, this item allows it to use a steel z-move.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Shieldon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Rockium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Double-Edge / Return
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
Prepare for double battles with Shieldon as an impressive Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using lethal physical power. Shieldon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite makes it possibly stronger than it's final form. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Sturdy, if Shieldon is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Shieldon has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
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Item: Firium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Flash Cannon
- Ancient Power
- Earth Power
In double battles, Shieldon's Special Sweeper role is a remarkable. This moveset was created to crush rivals using brute special power. Shieldon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until it was realized Eviolite would make it quite viable. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Sturdy, if Shieldon is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Shieldon has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Shieldon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Shieldon.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Shieldon can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Shieldon
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Wide Guard
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Shieldon's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Shieldon
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Shieldon in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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