Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Shieldon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Shieldon.

RockSteel
Shieldon Pokémon sprite

Shieldon

#0410

Quick answer

Fighting and Ground is the strongest answer because both Rock and Steel are weak to Fighting, creating a 4x weakness. Water are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Fighting×4Ground×4Water×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fighting×4Ground×4

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting4x
Ground type iconGround4x
Water type iconWater2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Normal type iconNormal0.25x
Flying type iconFlying0.25x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0x

Recommended practical counters

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Resists both STABsBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 4x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×4

Safe into Rock 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×4Ground×4Water×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fighting type pageGround type pageWater type page

Counter notes for Shieldon

  • Shieldon's Rock / Steel typing makes Fighting and Ground the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 30 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Water attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
  • Known abilities include Sturdy and Soundproof. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Rock / Steel unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Shieldon does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Poison×0Normal×0.25Flying×0.25Ice×0.5Psychic×0.5Bug×0.5Rock×0.5Dragon×0.5Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Shieldon weakness chartShieldon PokédexRock / Steel countersFighting type pageGround type pageWater type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Shieldon?

Shieldon is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting and Ground (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Rock / Steel STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Shieldon?

Fighting and Ground are the strongest attacking types against Shieldon, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Shieldon super-effectively?

Shieldon has 3 super-effective attacking options: Fighting, Ground, and Water. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Rock / Steel STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Shieldon counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Shieldon?

Avoid relying on Poison, Normal, Flying, Ice, and Psychic attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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