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.
Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Aegislash only comes from evolving a Shiny Honedge. The first Shiny in the family appeared on February 20, 2026.
- GO Tour: Kalos - Los Angeles/Tainan ticket holders
- Worldwide
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.
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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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Aegislash 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 Aegislash is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Aegislash vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 126 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Aegislash | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Attack | 50 | 84 | -34 |
| Defense | 140 | 92 | +48 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 77 | -27 |
| Special Defense | 140 | 79 | +61 |
| Speed | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Total | 500 | 465 | +35 |
Aegislash appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Aegislash 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
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Aegislash.
Every main-series game Aegislash is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Steel-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- RaidWatchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveDoublade (Dusk Stone)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveDoublade (Dusk Stone)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Aegislash appears in 12 episodes.
From XY126 (2016-07-07) through JN117 (2022-07-15).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Aegislash partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Aegislash partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Aegislash in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Aegislash
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