Research Notes - Shieldon
Ceratops bastius +
Bastiodon are ornithischians alongside Rampardos. They are one of the first Pokémon people think of when they picture a herbivorous saurian—large, docile, and slow-moving. They epitomize the idea that the best offense is a good defense; their instinctual response to a threat is to line up and face it headfirst. Scientists believe that Bastiodon encouraged predators to develop one of two tactics: intelligence or flight. Smarter predators could find ways to disperse their walls to access their vulnerable offspring, while aerial ones could easily pass over their fortresses. Tyrantrum, for example, was thought to have been smart enough to outwit these Pokémon.
Diet |
Shieldon and Bastiodon are both herbivores. Most of their diets consist of tall grasses and low-growing shrubs, but they will also indulge in fruits, nuts, and Berries as well if they come across them.
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Care |
Many trainers find that both of these Pokémon are very easy to care for; they are sturdy and tolerant of both temperate and tropical climates (though they very much dislike the cold), for instance. They are also docile, even around humans, and are easy to feed. Shieldon are shier than their evolutions and dislike vast, open spaces where they have nowhere to hide. They also enjoy polishing their face plates with leaves.
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Caution |
As resurrected fossil Pokémon, wild Shieldon and Bastiodon essentially don’t exist in the modern world. Even so, these Pokémon are not at all aggressive; when they feel that they are in danger, they will cluster together with their heads facing outwards to protect their vulnerable rears. Spooked herds may stampede in any direction, however, with little regard for what is in their way.
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