Shieldon

タテトプス · Dinoclier

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.

Type: RockSteel
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Shield Pokémon
Japanese: タテトプス
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 57.0 kg
Color: Gray
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Shieldon.

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Shieldon

Stage 1

Base form

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Bastiodon

Stage 2

From Shieldon

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 030

/255
Attack 042

/255
Defense 118

/255
Sp. Atk 042

/255
Sp. Def 088

/255
Speed 030

/255

§ III

Best Shieldon cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 6 cards.

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§ IV

Shieldon through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

2 cards
EX era
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02 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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03 M

Mizue

Mizue has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2011, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet releases, marked by cheerful, playful scenes, balanced compositions, and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
XY era
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04 S

so-taro

so-taro is credited on 19 Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017–2021, spanning Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield eras, including appearances in Darkness Ablaze, Ultra Prism, and SWSH Black Star Promos. The work leans digital, colorful, and character-forward.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 YM

Yuka Morii

Yuka Morii has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2001, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span sets including Delta Species, Aquapolis, and Lost Origin, often using playful, lighthearted scenes with simple, focused compositions and vibrant color.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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