Honedge
TL;DR. Honedge is a steel/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 325. Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.
Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.
Stat spread.
Total of 325. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Honedge in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Honedge reaches 1,390 CP at level 40 and 1,590 CP as a best buddy.
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Honedge in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Honedge across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #825 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Honedge.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Honedge, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Honedge?
Honedge is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Honedge weak to?
Honedge takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Honedge resistant to?
Honedge is immune to Normal, Fighting, Poison. It also resists Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Bug.
How does Honedge evolve?
Honedge evolves into Doublade (Level 35).
What generation is Honedge from?
Honedge was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0679.
What are Honedge's base stats?
Honedge has HP 45, Attack 80, Defense 100, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 37, and Speed 28. Total base stat total: 325.
What are Honedge's abilities?
Honedge can have the ability No Guard.
Is Honedge legendary or mythical?
No. Honedge is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Honedge's best stat?
Honedge's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 44th of 126 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Honedge good?
Honedge has a base stat total of 325, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Honedge as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Honedge is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Honedge vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 126 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Honedge | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Attack | 80 | 84 | -4 |
| Defense | 100 | 92 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 77 | -42 |
| Special Defense | 37 | 79 | -42 |
| Speed | 28 | 64 | -36 |
| Total | 325 | 465 | -140 |
Honedge appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Honedge is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Honedge in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Honedge appears in 4 episodes.
From HZ028 (2023-11-10) through JN056 (2021-02-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Honedge cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Honedge
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