Shiny Shieldon is obtainable in Pokémon Go!
Shiny Shieldon was released in July 2021 and has been available in Pokémon Go for several years, allowing players to also acquire shiny Bastiodon.
This guide explores what shiny Shieldon looks like and details Shieldon’s perfect IV stats in Pokémon Go.
Topics covered:
- Is Shieldon shiny in Pokémon Go?
- What does shiny Shieldon look like?
- Shiny Shieldon encounter rates
- How to get shiny Shieldon and perfect IV stats
- Shieldon 100% perfect stats in Pokémon Go
Is Shieldon shiny in Pokémon Go?
Yes, Shieldon is available as a shiny in Pokémon Go. Shiny Shieldon debuted in July 2021 with the Ultra Unlock event. Its evolved form, shiny Bastiodon, was also released, along with shiny Cranidos, shiny Rampardos, and shiny Dialga.
As Shieldon has not yet had a Community Day, its shiny form remains somewhat uncommon. However, it is not considered exceptionally rare, so players seeking one might find success by trading with high-level friends who may have an extra.
What does shiny Shieldon look like?
Shiny Shieldon closely resembles its standard counterpart, with one key difference: its silver shield is replaced by a deep navy color. Its skin and nails maintain a similar appearance, though they are slightly lighter in the shiny variant.
Shiny Bastiodon follows this pattern, featuring a slightly lighter yellow and navy accents instead of silver. The overall shiny design for this line can be considered subtle, especially when compared to the more vibrant shiny forms of Pokémon like Cranidos and Rampardos.
Shiny Shieldon encounter rates
The likelihood of encountering a shiny Shieldon in Pokémon Go varies based on the acquisition method. For instance, during a Go Pass encounter, the rate will either be the standard shiny rate or a slightly increased rate for uncommon Pokémon. The Pokémon Go wiki estimates the base shiny rate at approximately 1/512 (+0.2%) and the uncommon rate at 1/128 (+0.8%).
How to get shiny Shieldon and perfect IV stats
The availability of Shieldon in the wild is influenced by the current in-game event season and active spawns. Occasionally, special events like a Spotlight Hour or Go Tour may feature Shieldon, offering an opportunity for shiny hunting. However, unless an event explicitly guarantees shiny Shieldon encounters, players must rely on chance.
Acquiring a shiny Shieldon typically involves encountering and checking every Shieldon found. The average shiny rate for a non-boosted Pokémon is approximately 1/500, meaning that, on average, one shiny Shieldon might appear for every 500 encounters. It is important to note that this is an average, and encountering 499 Shieldon does not guarantee the next one will be shiny.
Shieldon 100% perfect stats in Pokémon Go
A Shieldon with 100% perfect stats in Pokémon Go possesses 15/15/15 IVs, resulting in a maxed-out 100% IV Pokémon. Such a Pokémon is valuable for a 4* Pokédex, raids, and the Master League.
For players Level 30 or higher searching in the wild, the ideal CPs for a perfect 15/15/15 Shieldon are:
- Level 30 (wild CP maximum) – 763 CP
- Level 35 (weather-boosted wild CP maximum) – 827 CP
Wild CP values correspond to a Trainer Level up to Level 30. For simplicity, these values are provided for players at or above Level 30, as this represents most of the player base. CP values will differ for trainers below Level 30.
