Aegislash
Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Aegislash has two different forms - Shield Forme,
which is more defensive, and Blade Forme,
which is more offensive. Its ability, Stance Change, causes Aegislash to change into Shield Forme when a defensive move is used, or change into Blade Forme when an attacking move is used.
Pokédex data
National № | 0681 |
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Type | Steel Ghost |
Species | Royal Sword Pokémon |
Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
Weight | 53.0 kg (116.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Stance Change |
Local № | 0119 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0332 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Defense, 1 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 234 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Mineral |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Total | 500 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0681 |
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Type | Steel Ghost |
Species | Royal Sword Pokémon |
Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
Weight | 53.0 kg (116.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Stance Change |
Local № | 0119 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0332 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 234 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Mineral |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Atk | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Total | 500 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Aegislash changes
- In Generations 6-7, Aegislash (Blade Forme) has a base Attack of 150.
- In Generations 6-7, Aegislash (Shield Forme) has a base Defense of 150.
- In Generations 6-7, Aegislash (Blade Forme) has a base Special Attack of 150.
- In Generations 6-7, Aegislash (Shield Forme) has a base Special Defense of 150.
- In Generation 6, Aegislash (Blade Forme) has 2 Defense EVs.
- In Generation 6, Aegislash (Blade Forme) has 1 Special Defense EV.
- In Generations 6-7, Aegislash (Shield Forme) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 6-7, Aegislash (Blade Forme) has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Aegislash
X Omega Ruby |
Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon. |
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Y Alpha Sapphire |
Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king. |
Shield Forme
Sword | In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack. |
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Shield | Its potent spectral powers allow it to manipulate others. It once used its powers to force people and Pokémon to build a kingdom to its liking. |
Blade Forme
Sword | This stance is dedicated to offense. It can cleave any opponent with the strength and weight of its steel blade. |
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Shield | Once upon a time, a king with an Aegislash reigned over the land. His Pokémon eventually drained him of life, and his kingdom fell with him. |
Moves learned by Aegislash
Moves learnt by level up
Aegislash learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
1 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
1 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
1 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
1 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
1 | King's Shield | Steel | — | — | |
1 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Sacred Sword | Fighting | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Aegislash learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
King's Shield | Steel | — | — |
Egg moves
Aegislash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Aegislash gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Block | Normal | — | — | |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Aegislash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
12 | Solar Blade | Grass | 125 | 100 | |
16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Aegislash is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Aegislash learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
1 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
1 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
1 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
1 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
1 | King's Shield | Steel | — | — | |
1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Pursuit | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Sacred Sword | Fighting | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Aegislash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Aegislash gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Aegislash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | — | — | |
Block | Normal | — | — | |
Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Spite | Ghost | — | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Aegislash. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Aegislash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Aegislash can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Aegislash sprites
Where to find Aegislash
X Y |
Evolve Honedge/Doublade |
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Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Honedge/Doublade |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Honedge/Doublade |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Aegislash questions
- What is a good moveset for Aegislash?
- King's Shield and Mega Kangaskhan?
- Does Aegislash change forms before or after using an attack?
- How does Power Trick work with Aegislash's Stance Change?
- Does foul play count aegislash' shield-form attack or blade-form attack in the damage calculation?
- What is Aegishlash's design based on?
- Is Mega Lucario or Aegislash better for an XY playthrough?
- What if Role Play copies Stance Change?
- What happens when you trace stance change?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Aegislash |
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Japanese | ギルガルド (Gillgard) |
German | Durengard |
French | Exagide |
Italian | Aegislash |
Spanish | Aegislash |
Korean | 킬가르도 (kilgareudo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 坚盾剑怪 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 堅盾劍怪 |
English |
Royal Sword Pokémon |
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Japanese | おうけんポケモン |
German | Königsklingen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Noble Lame |
Italian | Pokémon Spadareale |
Spanish | Pokémon Espada Real |
Korean | 왕검포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 王剑宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 王劍寶可夢 |
Name origin
- aegis
- shield in Greek mythology
- slash
- to swipe