Shieldon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur and a shield. Its lack of horns makes it particularly similar to Protoceratops.
Shieldon is a combination of shield (referring to its shield-like head) and don (from δόντι dónti, Greek for tooth; a suffix in various dinosaur names).
Tatetops is a combination of 盾 tate (shield) and tops (ὤψ ōps, Ancient Greek for face, a suffix commonly used for Ceratopsidae dinosaurs).
No: 410
English Name: Shieldon
Japanese Name: Tatetopusu
Generation: 4
Type: Rock, Steel
Species: Shield Pokémon
Abilities: Sturdy, Soundproof (hidden ability)
Evolution: Shieldon > Bastiodon
Shieldon is a small, yellow, ceratopsian-like reptilian Pokémon. It has white toes and a white bump on its back. Shieldon has a dark-gray elliptical face, with a prominent white brow and a white rim on its black snout. Its facial hide is extremely hard; however, it is vulnerable when attacked from behind. 100 million years ago, Shieldon lived in dense forests. It has a habit of polishing its face against tree trunks. It eats grass and Berries.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.
Pokemon Pearl: It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Pokemon Platinum: It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
Pokemon HeartGold: It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Pokemon Black: It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
Pokemon White: It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
Pokemon Black 2: It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
pokemon White 2: It is outstandingly armored. As a result, it can eat grass and berries without having to fight.
Pokemon X: It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Pokemon Y: It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It habitually polishes its face by rubbing it against tree trunks. It is weak to attacks from behind.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: It was generated from a fossil dug out of a layer of clay that was older than anyone knows. It has a sturdy face.
Pokemon SUN: Many fossils of this Pokémon have been found, but almost none have shown signs of damage to the face.
Pokemon MOON: This Pokémon lived in primeval jungles. Few enemies would have been willing to square off against its heavily armored face, so it’s thought.
