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No. 0681 · Generation VI · Kalos

Aegislash

The Royal Sword Pokémon

TL;DR. Aegislash is a steel/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 500. Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.

Steel Ghost

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

Height1.7 m

Weight53.0 kg

AbilitiesStance Change

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 50

Defense 140

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 140

Speed 60

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Steel-types.

140 base Defense, Aegislash's strongest stat, ranking 13th of 126 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Aegislash 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, Aegislash reaches 2,473 CP at level 40 and 2,829 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack272

GO Defense97

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)2,473

Max CP (L50)2,796

Best buddy (L51)2,829

Raid catch CP 1,337–1,413 (L20). Weather boosted 1,671–1,766 (L25).

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Competitive

Aegislash in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Aegislash across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #19 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #19 91.2 score

Ultra League #424 76.2 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Aegislash.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Aegislash, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Aegislash?

Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Aegislash weak to?

Aegislash takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Aegislash resistant to?

Aegislash is immune to Normal, Fighting, Poison. It also resists Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Bug.

How does Aegislash evolve?

Aegislash evolves from Doublade (Use Dusk Stone). Aegislash is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Aegislash from?

Aegislash was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0681.

What are Aegislash's base stats?

Aegislash has HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 140, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 140, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Aegislash's abilities?

Aegislash can have the ability Stance Change.

Is Aegislash legendary or mythical?

No. Aegislash is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Aegislash's best stat?

Aegislash's highest base stat is Defense at 140, which ranks 13th of 126 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Aegislash good?

Aegislash has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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