Shieldon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shieldon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shieldon
Shieldon is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with rock/steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 58.000 DPS. Shieldon's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shieldon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Shieldon is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Ground (double weak!), Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Flying, Normal-type moves as Shieldon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Shieldon is Mega Blaziken (58.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (57.500 DPS), and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (54.273 DPS).
Catching Shieldon: After defeating Shieldon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 476 and 521 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 592-649 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shieldon from raids will have exactly 521 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Shieldon?
The best counter for Shieldon is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 58.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (57.500 DPS) and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (54.273 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Shieldon?
Shieldon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Shieldon weak to?
Shieldon is weak to Fighting (double weak), Ground (double weak), Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shieldon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shieldon's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shieldon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shieldon from raids will have 521 CP at level 20, or 649 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 476. If you see 521 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shieldon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shieldon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Shieldon?
For the best moveset for Shieldon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shieldon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Shieldon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shieldon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (46.545 DPS) and Pheromosa (45.111 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Shieldon in raids?
Shieldon is weather boosted during partly cloudy,snow weather. When boosted, Shieldon is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (592-649 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.