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Shieldon
Astral Radiance 109/189 • uncommon
- Set
- Astral Radiance
- Number
- 109/189
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.24
- Artist
- Yuka Morii
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
Although its fossils can be found in layers of primeval rock, nothing but its face has ever been discovered.
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Where it came from
Shieldon 109/189 was released in the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Astral Radiance, which debuted in May 2022. The set was inspired by the environments and mechanics featured in the Nintendo Switch game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, focusing on the historical Hisui region. Within the game's lore, Shieldon is a prehistoric Pokémon revived from a fossil, and the card's inclusion here reflects its prominent role in the ancient ecology of the Sinnoh region's past.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the TCG known for a clean, expressive style that highlights the physical character of the Pokémon. In this illustration, Shieldon is depicted in a naturalistic pose that emphasizes its sturdy, shield-like face and metallic plating. As an uncommon card, it was designed as a accessible play piece for players building decks around metal-type synergies, prioritizing functional utility within the Astral Radiance meta.
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