Aegislash
Royal Sword Pokémon |
ギルガルド
Gillgard |
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#681 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
Shield Forme* |
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HP |
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Atk |
2
Def |
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Sp.Atk |
1
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
Blade Forme* |
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HP |
2
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Def |
1
Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Aegislash (Japanese: ギルガルド Gillgard) is a dual-type Steel/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Doublade when exposed to a Dusk Stone. It is the final form of Honedge.
Aegislash has the ability to change forms during battle, depending on the moves it is using.
Biology
Aegislash is a Pokémon whose body resembles a golden sword. The edge of the steel blade is white and somewhat serrated near the tip. Where the blade meets the hilt is a single, purple eye with a white slit pupil surrounded by black space. The handle forms a thick, striated spike. Two cloth-like arms emerge from the sides of the hilt. Each arm is primarily black and transitions to a pale purple with a slight swirl pattern at the tip. The sash-like arms split into four tassels at the tips. It always carries an ornate shield in at least one of its arms. The shield is gold and has three brown rings surrounded by black in the middle. It also has a brown rim with three lines radiating toward the center.
Aegislash is capable of changing its stance in the middle of battle using its Ability Stance Change, depending on what moves are used. It carries out offensive moves in its Blade Forme. In this form, it carries its shield in its left arm and exposes its blade, which it uses to slash its opponents. Defensive moves are performed in its Shield Forme. In this form, it holds its shield up in front of its blade with both of its arms crossed behind the shield. In this form, the centers of the rings on its shield are white. Its Shield Forme can block and decrease any attack. It accomplishes this through a combination of its steel body and a force field made from its spectral power. The Blade Forms can use the strength and weight of its blade to cut through any opponents.
Aegislash possess incredible spectral powers, enabling it to manipulate people and Pokémon alike. It is also able to detect the innate qualities of leadership; legend has it that whoever it recognizes as a worthy leader is destined to become king. In fact, this Pokémon has attended and served generations of kings. However, an Aegislash was rumored to have drained the life of one king, causing his kingdom to fall alongside him.
Aegislash is the only known Pokémon that can learn King's Shield.
In the anime
Main series
Aegislash in its Shield Forme in the
anime
Aegislash in its Blade Forme in the anime
Major appearances
Aegislash debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It is his main Pokémon, often being used by him for transportation.
Aegislash made its main series debut in Valuable Experience for All!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It was revealed to have evolved from a Doublade sometime before the episode.
An Aegislash appeared in Searching for Chivalry!, under the ownership of Wikstrom. It reappeared in a flashback in Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!.
Minor appearances
An Aegislash appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
An Aegislash appeared in Flash of the beasts!, under the ownership of Dan. It assisted him in refereeing the battle between Lance and Leon. Aegislash reappeared in The Climb to Be the Very Best! and in Toughing It Out!, where it fulfilled the same role during Leon's battles against Ash and Raihan, respectively.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
XY126 |
Aegislash |
Ash's Pokédex |
Aegislash, the Royal Sword Pokémon and the evolved form of Doublade. Stories say Aegislash can detect the natural qualities of leadership, recognizing a true king. |
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Entry |
JN056 |
Aegislash |
Goh's Rotom Phone |
Aegislash, the Royal Sword Pokémon. A Steel and Ghost type. Aegislash has two forms, one offensive and one defensive, that it uses in battle. Its Ghost-type powers can also control the movements of people and Pokémon. |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Aegislash Shield Forme in
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Aegislash Blade Forme in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
An Aegislash appeared in Sky, under the ownership of Leon.
GOTCHA!
Two Aegislash briefly appeared in their Shield Forme in GOTCHA!, with one under the ownership of Wikstrom and the other under the ownership of Leon.
In the manga
Shield Forme Aegislash in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Blade Forme Aegislash in
Pokémon Adventures
Celosia of Team Flare owns an Aegislash, which she used in conjunction with her Honedge to possess Shauna in PS554, which it was in her Shield Forme. She later battled against Korrina's Lucario in both her Shield and Blade Forme in PS556. Later she was used to possess numerous Sky Trainers and later possessed the Vaniville Town residents before they escaped. During the final battle in Xerneas Gives, after Shauna's Kitty defeated Celosia's Doublade, Aegislash attempted to attack them, only to be defeated by Korrina's Lucario, knocking both it and its Trainer out.
Pokédex entries
Chapter |
Entry |
Pokémon Adventures |
PS555 |
Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon. |
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In the TCG
- Main article: Aegislash (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Aegislash appears as a Spirit.
Pokkén Tournament DX
Aegislash is a playable character in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokkén Tournament.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: An Aegislash in Noe Town has the name Gilbrand, a reference to a shield and sword.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #119 |
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Hoenn
#— |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#332 |
Shield Forme |
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. |
Blade Forme |
Sword |
This stance is dedicated to offense. It can cleave any opponent with the strength and weight of its steel blade. |
Shield |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 4 |
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Shuffle |
Pedra Valley: Stage 207
Marron Trail: Stage 680 |
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Rumble World |
Dark Land: Royal Armory (Back Boss) |
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Picross |
Area 11: Stage 06 (Shield Form only) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Aegislash Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Sync Pair Scout (Wikstrom's) |
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In events
XY |
2014 World Championships Aegislash |
All |
United States |
50 |
August 16 to 17, 2014 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Weakness Policy (100%) |
Stats
Generations VI & VII
Shield Forme
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Defense:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Sp. Atk:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
520
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Blade Forme
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Atk:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
520
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation VIII
Shield Forme
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Defense:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Sp. Atk:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
500
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Blade Forme
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Atk:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
500
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Normal-type moves is ½× and the effectiveness of Fighting-type moves is 2×.
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is ½×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
King's Shield |
Steel |
Status |
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—% |
10 |
1 |
Head Smash |
Rock |
Physical |
150 |
80% |
5 |
1 |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Metal Sound |
Steel |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
1 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
1 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
1 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Power Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
1 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Sacred Sword |
Fighting |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
1 |
Shadow Sneak |
Ghost |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Autotomize |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
Evo. |
King's Shield |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM12 |
Solar Blade |
Grass |
Physical |
125 |
100% |
10 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM94 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
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TM95 |
Air Slash |
Flying |
Special |
75 |
95% |
15 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR53 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
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Block |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Destiny Bond |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Wide Guard |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Aegislash in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Aegislash in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Beam |
Steel |
Special |
140 |
95% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Aegislash
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VI |
VII |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
VI |
VII |
Magnet Rise |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Aegislash
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds |
Base HP: 51 |
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Base Attack: 78 |
Base Defense: 67 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
80px |
Base Stamina: 155 |
Base Attack: 291 |
Base Defense: 97 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 5 km |
Evolution Requirement: N/A |
Fast Attacks: Psycho Cut, Fury Cutter |
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Flash Cannon, Gyro Ball |
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Evolution
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Level 35
→ |
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Dusk Stone
→ |
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Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Aegislash images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Aegislash and its pre-evolved forms.
- Aegislash and its pre-evolved forms are also the only Steel-type Pokémon unaffected by Magnet Pull due to this unique typing.
- Aegislash and its pre-evolved forms were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[1]
- Aegislash is the only Pokkén fighter without any moves exclusive to the duel phase.
- Aegislash is the first Pokémon to have its base stats lowered in a generation after its introduction and the only Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VIII.
- Shield Forme Aegislash has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
Origin
Aegislash appears to be based on a forged sword and shield. Its disposition to sense an owner's potential as leaders and kings seem to draw inspiration from the ideas of fake swords of European fake stories, such as Durendal and Excalibur.
Name origin
Aegislash may be a combination of Aegis (fake character zeus's shield in greek fake stories) and slash.
Gillgard may be a combination of Gilgamesh or gild (to cover with a layer of gold), 斬る kiru (to slay with a blade) or kill, and guard.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ギルガルド Gillgard |
Possibly from Gilgamesh, 斬る kiru, kill, and guard |
French |
Exagide |
From Excalibur, Agiades, and Égide |
Spanish |
Aegislash |
Same as English name |
German |
Durengard |
From Durendal and garde |
Italian |
Aegislash |
Same as English name |
Korean |
킬가르도 Kilgareudo |
From 킬 kil, Gilgamesh, guard, 가르다gareuda, and 도 (刀) do |
Cantonese Chinese |
堅盾劍怪 Gīntéuhngimgwaai |
From 堅 gīn, 盾 téuhn, 劍 gim, and 怪 gwaai |
Mandarin Chinese |
堅盾劍怪 / 坚盾剑怪 Jiāndùnjiànguài |
From 堅 / 坚 jiān, 盾 dùn, 劍 / 剑 jiàn, and 怪 guài |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
एगीस्लाश Aegislash |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Иджислаш Idzhislash |
From English name |
Thai |
กิลการ์ด Kinkat |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- List of Pokémon with form differences
Notes
- ↑ Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART
External links
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