Aegislash

Aegislash (ギルガルド) is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Physiology
Aegislash is a single sword, unlike its pre-evolution, that is slightly golden in color and has a strange, jagged-edged blade, it has a single, purple eye with a white pupil and no sheath, but instead a rather large shield with circular patterns on it being held by its "arms", which are purple cloth. Aegislash has long been seen as a symbol of royalty.

Behavior
According to the Pokédex, these Pokémon were used as guards by the nobility of Kalos. They can manipulate the thoughts and actions of people or Pokémon. They were well known for detecting the innate qualities of leadership and whoever it recognizes is destined to be a king.

Special abilities
It can learn the move Swords Dance and Sacred Sword, like Doublade and Honedge. Its signature ability is Stance Change, which can be activated by using an attack to change into its Blade Forme. In order for it to change back, Aegislash must use its signature move, King's Shield to change it back to its Shield Forme.

Evolution
Aegislash is the evolved form of Doublade and the final form of Honedge. It can be evolved from Doublade by using a Dusk Stone.

Stats
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Leveling
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TM/HM
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Anime

 * Argus' Aegislash
 * Sawyer's Aegislash

Trainers with an Aegislash

 * Argus Steel
 * Sawyer

Trivia

 * Aegislash, along with its pre-evolutions, is the only Pokémon with / unique match up.
 * Aegislash and Tyrantrum are both Pokémon that were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
 * Despite being based on a sword, it and its pre-evolutions, Honedge and Doublade, can't learn Cut.

Etymology

 * Aegislash's name is most likely derived from the words "aegis", which is the name of the shield Zeus and Athena used in the Greek mythology, and "slash".