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Overview

Shieldon is a Rock/Steel-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Shield Pokemon (Dex #274). Although its fossils can be found in layers of primeval rock, nothing but its face has ever been discovered. Shieldon is the first stage of a two-stage evolutionary line, evolving into Bastiodon in the main series. It carries the Crush specialty, allowing it to break apart rocks and hard objects.

Habitat

Shieldon can be found at one habitat.

Armor Fossil Display (#196)

A display of an ancient Pokemon fossil. It features a hard neck frill that looks like a shield.

Shieldon is a Common visitor at the Armor Fossil Display. It is the only Pokemon that visits this habitat. Like Cranidos's Skull Fossil Display, this is one of the simpler fossil habitats, requiring just two items.

How to Befriend

Build the Armor Fossil Display by placing a Pedestal and an Armor Fossil near each other. This is a straightforward habitat requiring only two items. Shieldon is a Common visitor, so it should appear quickly once the display is built. Walk up and interact with it to befriend it.

Specialties

Crush

Shieldon has the Crush specialty. Pokemon with the Crush specialty can break apart rocks, boulders, and other hard objects on your island. Despite being known as the Shield Pokemon with a defensive nature, Shieldon's hard face plate gives it the ability to smash through obstacles effectively. Assign Shieldon to a rock formation and it will break it into usable stone materials.

Preferences

Shieldon prefers dry environments. Place stone items, hard objects, metal stuff, luxury decorations, and round items near its habitat to boost its Comfort Level. Its taste for Sweet-flavored foods means sugary treats and sweet berries are the best option. Shieldon's preference for round stuff is a nod to its rounded shield-like face.

Pokedex Information

"Although its fossils can be found in layers of primeval rock, nothing but its face has ever been discovered."

Related Pokemon

Shieldon evolves into Bastiodon (Dex #275) in the main Pokemon series. In Pokopia, there is no evolution mechanic, so each must be found at its own habitat independently. Shieldon has the Crush specialty, while Bastiodon carries both Litter (Stone) and Crush. Shieldon and Cranidos are counterpart fossil Pokemon from Generation 4, representing the defensive and offensive sides respectively. In Pokopia, they share the same Crush specialty but appear at different fossil display habitats.

Tips

• The Armor Fossil Display requires only two items, making it one of the easiest fossil habitats to build. Grab a Pedestal and an Armor Fossil for quick access to the Crush specialty.

• If you want both Crush and Litter (Stone) from a single Pokemon, work toward befriending Bastiodon at the Shield Fossil Display, which carries both specialties.

• Shieldon and Cranidos both have the Crush specialty and similarly simple two-item habitats. Choose whichever fossil you find first.

• Shieldon's sweet tooth sets it apart from most other fossil Pokemon. Keep sweet treats on hand to keep it comfortable.