Shieldon, DP Black Star Promos DP08/56, promo

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Shieldon

DP Black Star Promos DP08/56 • promo

Set: DP Black Star Promos
Number: DP08/56
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2007
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $30.59
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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Market

What it's worth

$30.59market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$6.16 – $30.59 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a metal-type card from the promotional series, Shieldon represents a distinct subset of the hobby that collectors prize for its limited availability outside of standard sets. Its specific classification as a promotional card distinguishes it from base set releases, making it a meaningful addition for those documenting the breadth of this card series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: metal energy colorless energyHard Face20

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Shieldon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: metal energy colorless energy colorless energyShield Attack40+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weaknessfire energy+20Resistancepsychic energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shieldon (DP08) was released in 2007 as part of the Diamond & Pearl Black Star Promos series. This card was issued to accompany the launch of the fourth generation of the Pokémon franchise, which introduced the Sinnoh region and the fossil mechanic featured in the Diamond and Pearl games. The card served as a promotional incentive for collectors and players transitioning into the new mechanics introduced by the DP-era set block.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran of the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for his distinct, painterly style. Arita’s design highlights the Shieldon’s durable, shield-like face, emphasizing its defensive capabilities as a Steel-type Pokémon. As a promotional release, it was distributed through specific retail channels and event-based kits, making it a classic mid-2000s acquisition for enthusiasts of the early Sinnoh era.

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Other printings

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About

About Shieldon

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