#681 Aegislash

#681 Aegislash

Height1.7 m(5'07")
Weight53 kg(116.8 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 6

Aegislash's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 50
136
Defense 140
316
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 140
316
Speed 60
156
1321
Type Effectiveness

Aegislash Abilities

Changes Aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using King’s Shield.

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Aegislash Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Aegislash Sprites

Pokedex 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.

Sword

In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack.

Shield

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.

In Other Languages

Aegislash's Japanese name is Gillgard (ギルガルド). Here are all the official names for Aegislash across different languages:

JapaneseギルガルドGillgard
Korean킬가르도
Chinese (Traditional)堅盾劍怪
FrenchExagide
GermanDurengard
SpanishAegislash
ItalianAegislash
Chinese (Simplified)坚盾剑怪

Aegislash Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience234

How to Get Aegislash

Aegislash is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Aegislash in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
FAQ

About Aegislash

Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 500, Aegislash is classified as a Royal Sword Pokémon and is part of the Honedge → Doublade → Aegislash → Aegislash (Blade) evolution line.

In competitive play, Aegislash is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 1.37% usage rate. Its key abilities are Stance Change, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Aegislash is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Aegislash can learn 62 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Kings Shield, Shadow Sneak, Swords Dance, Shadow Ball. Standing at 1.7m tall and weighing 53kg, Aegislash has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.