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Shieldon - DP Black Star Promos (#DP08)
- Number
- DP08
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Metal
A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.
Shieldon - DP Black Star Promos
Shieldon is a Promo Pokémon card from the DP Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2007, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number DP08 in the DP Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $6.73, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Shieldon has been printed 6 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#DP08 in DP Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 51Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1811m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Shieldon
Shieldon FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Shieldon from DP Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $6.73 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Shieldon?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Shieldon has been printed 6 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Shieldon?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Shieldon released?
The DP Black Star Promos set released in 2007, so this card (#DP08 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Shieldon?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the DP Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.