Aegislash

Aegislash
Current
Information
Type	Steel /  Ghost
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Stance Change
Species	Royal Sword Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.7 m / 5'07" Weight 53.0 kg / 116.8 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VI
Evolution	Evolves from Doublade
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Brown Egg group(s) Mineral Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0681
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos 119 Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	332 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ギルガルド Girugarudo
Japanese	Name ギルガルド Girugarudo
English	Name Aegislash
English	Name Aegislash
Aegislash
Information
Type	Steel /  Ghost
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Stance Change
Height and Weight	Height 1.7 m / 5'07" Weight 53.0 kg / 116.8 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VI
Evolution	Evolves from Doublade
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Brown Egg group(s) Mineral Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0681A
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos 119 Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	332 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A

Aegislash (Japanese: ギルガルド, Hepburn: Girugarudo) (EE-jih-SLASH) is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology

Physiology

Aegislash is a single sword, unlike its pre-evolution, that is slightly golden in color and has a strange, jagged-edged blade outlined in white. 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. In Blade Form, the purple cloth has a distinct curved pattern and the shield has a black solid coloration in the center of the circular pattern. In Shield Form, the circular pattern on the shield lacks the black coloration in the center and is white instead.

Behavior

According to the Pokédex, Aegislash was used as a protector of Kalosian nobility. It uses its spectral powers to control the thoughts and actions of people or Pokémon. It is also able to detect the innate qualities of leadership and whoever it recognizes is destined to be a king. Hence, Aegislash has long been seen as a symbol of royalty. Trained Aegislash seem to only respect trainers who display signs of leadership themselves.

While in Blade Form, Aegislash is able to slice through its opponents with its powerful blade-like body. While in Shield Form, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field made out of spectral energy to protect itself against incoming attacks.

Despite its status as a royalty protector, Aegislash can be very unpredictable and manipulative. An Aegislash once served a king, but then decided to drain him of his life-force, thus causing the king's kingdom to fall apart. This Pokémon has even used its spectral powers to force humans and Pokémon to build a kingdom of its liking.

Natural abilities

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.

Aegislash is also known for being able to harness spectral powers as hypnosis as a means to control subjects, and can also drain the vitality of those of its choosing.

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.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
X and Y	Evolve Doublade	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None
Sun and Moon	Evolve Doublade	None
Sword and Shield	Giant's Cap (foggy) Max Raid Battles: Watchtower Ruins	One Rare

Pokédex entries

• X

  Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.

• Y

  Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.

• Omega Ruby

  Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.

• Alpha Sapphire

  Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.

• Sword

  Shield Form: In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack.
  Blade Form: This stance is dedicated to offense. It can cleave any opponent with the strength and weight of its steel blade.

• Shield

  Shield Form: 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 Form: 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.

Stats

• Shield Forme, Gen VIII
• Blade Forme VIII

Stats
HP	60
Attack	50
Defense	140
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	140
Speed	60
Total	500

Stats
HP	60
Attack	140
Defense	50
Sp. Atk	140
Sp. Def	50
Speed	60
Total	500

• Shield Forme, Gen VI-VII
• Blade Forme VI-VII

Stats
HP	60
Attack	50
Defense	150
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	150
Speed	60
Total	520

Stats
HP	60
Attack	150
Defense	50
Sp. Atk	150
Sp. Def	50
Speed	60
Total	520

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VIII
• Generation VII
• Generation VI

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Evo	King's Shield	—	—%	10	Steel	Status
1	King's Shield	—	—%	10	Steel	Status
1	Fury Cutter	40	95%	20	Bug	Physical
1	Autotomize	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
1	Tackle	?	100%	10	Normal	Physical
1	Shadow Sneak	40	100%	30	Ghost	Physical
1	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
1	Metal Sound	—	—%	10	Steel	Status
1	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
1	Power Trick	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
1	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
1	Head Smash	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical
1	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
1	Sacred Sword	90	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Fury Cutter	40	95%	20	Bug	Physical
1	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
1	Autotomize	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
1	Shadow Sneak	40	100%	30	Ghost	Physical
1	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
1	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
1	Power Trick	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
1	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
1	Head Smash	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical
1	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
1	King's Shield	—	—%	10	Steel	Status
1	Sacred Sword	90	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Fury Cutter	40	95%	20	Bug	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
1	Autotomize	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Shadow Sneak	40	100%	30	Ghost	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Power Trick	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Head Smash	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	King's Shield	—	—%	10	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Sacred Sword	90	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM54	False Swipe	40	100%	40	Normal	Physical
TM59	Brutal Swing	60	100%	20	Dark	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM54	False Swipe	40	100%	40	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Aegislash can learn, refer to Honedge.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
After You USUM	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
Block USUM	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Iron Defense USUM	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Head USUM	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Magnet Rise USUM	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Shock Wave USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite USUM	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
After You ORAS	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Block ORAS	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spite ORAS	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

• Generation VI

Aegislash's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Aegislash's back sprite

Aegislash's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Aegislash's back shiny sprite

Blade Forme

Shiny Blade Forme

Blade Forme back

Shiny Blade Forme back

Battle animation sprites

Appearances

• Sawyer's Aegislash in its Shield Forme.
• Sawyer's Aegislash in its Blade Forme.

1/2

Anime

Supporting

• Sawyer's Aegislash

Minor

• Argus' Aegislash
• Dan's Aegislash
• Wikstrom's Aegislash

Trivia

• Aegislash, along with its pre-evolutions Honedge and Doublade, are the first Pokémon with Steel/Ghost type matchup.
• Aegislash and Tyrantrum are both Pokémon that were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
• Aegislash is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
• Aegislash, in its Shield Form, has the highest Special Defense stat of any ghost type Pokémon.
• Aegislash is the first Pokémon to have its base stats lowered.

Origin

Aegislash is based on a sword possessed by a ghost. With its ghost type, it may be based on Japanese myths of how katanas are said to act on free will while possessing the soul of their user. It might also be based on the legend of Excalibur, a legendary sword that can be pulled out from a large stone by a "true king" (who was Arthur); this ties in with Aegislash's Pokédex entry stating that it can sense a person's true leadership skills and make that individual a king.

Etymology

Aegislash comes from 'Aegis' (the shield Zeus and Athena used in Greek mythology) and 'slash'.

Its Japanese name, Girugarudo, likely comes from Gilgamesh (a hero from Mesopotamian mythology), 'gilded' (covered in a thin layer of gold or gold paint), and 'guard'.

Gallery