Dauntless Shield
Effect in Gen 9
Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat the first time the Pokémon enters a battle.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 8–9
- Introduced in Gen 8
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
VGC 20262026-09
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Pokémon with this ability2 Pokémon
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FAQ
What does Dauntless Shield do?
Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat the first time the Pokémon enters a battle.
Which Pokémon have Dauntless Shield?
2 Pokémon have it, e.g. Zamazenta, Zamazenta (Crowned Shield).
Which types of Pokémon have Dauntless Shield?
The most common are Fighting (2) / Steel (1). The full breakdown of all 2 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Dauntless Shield has the highest base stat total?
In order: Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) (700), Zamazenta (660).