Pokémon · Mega Evolution
Shieldon
Pitch Black · #61 · Common · 2026
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 61 / 120
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 100
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Antique Armor Fossil
- Retreat cost
- 3 energy
- Regulation mark
- J
- Illustrator
- Kurata So
- Pokédex #
- 410
- Series
- Mega Evolution
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 0% of decks
- 2.09 copies on average · 170 decks
- Match win rate
- 34.5%
- -12.7 pts vs the 47.3% field average
Plays well with
Cards most often run alongside this one in tournament decks over the last 180 days — ranked by how distinctive the pairing is.
Cranidos
in 23% of decks · 37 seen
Antique Armor Fossil
in 100% of decks · 162 seen
Bastiodon
in 100% of decks · 162 seen
Rampardos ex
in 23% of decks · 37 seen
Antique Skull Fossil
in 23% of decks · 37 seen
Fossil Quarry
in 93% of decks · 150 seen
Iron Thorns ex
in 20% of decks · 32 seen
Antique Sail Fossil
in 10% of decks · 17 seen
More by Kurata So
This card was illustrated by Kurata So.
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About this card
"This Pokémon lived in primeval jungles. It's thought that Shieldon had few enemies thanks to its sturdy face."
MCSmithereen Smash — 50
Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Weakness:R×2
Resistance:G-30
Retreat cost:CCC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
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Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Shieldon was legal.
Tournament play
Decklist data from the past 30 days of competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments (sourced from Limitless TCG).
Recent decks
148
ran Shieldon
Tournaments scanned
292
past 30 days
Competitive note
Currently a meta staple.
5 top-cut decks · best finish 3rd
Top decks running Shieldon
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Shieldon is real?
Shieldon is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Shieldon worth?
As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Shieldon from?
Shieldon is from the Pokémon set "Pitch Black" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Shieldon?
Shieldon is a Common card in the Pitch Black set.
Other Shieldon printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
