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Doublade
Sword Pokémon |
ニダンギル
Nidangill |
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#680 |
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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: 2 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
2
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
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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Doublade (Japanese: ニダンギル Nidangill) is a dual-type Steel/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Honedge starting at level 35 and evolves into Aegislash when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Doublade is a Pokémon composed of two swords. Each sword has a silver blade and a light gray hilt. Embedded in each hilt is a single, pink gem with a dark center that appears to be an eye. Attached to each pummel is a long, dark purple sash with a pink swirl pattern on the tip; the tip of the sashes split into four tassels. Doublade has two sheathes that are attached to a plaque. The sheathes are varying shades of brown with lines forming a triquetra pattern across the front. Near the top of each sheath are white teeth-like markings and rings with white centers that resemble eyes. A third ring extends onto the hilt and encircles the actual eye.
The swords are able to communicate telepathically, and they use this ability to carry out complex attacks that are unstoppable even by those skilled at swordplay. When rubbing its two blades together, Doublade can emit a metallic sound that is unnerving to the opponents.
In the anime
Major appearances
Doublade debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It was commonly used by Argus's daughter Millis for transport.
Doublade made its main series debut in A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, under the ownership of Sawyer, where it was revealed to have evolved from his Honedge. It was used in Sawyer's battle against Ash, but was defeated by Noivern. Doublade evolved into an Aegislash sometime before Valuable Experience for All!.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Entry |
XY119 |
Doublade |
Ash's Pokédex |
Doublade, the Sword Pokémon and the evolved form of Honedge. Doublade's attacks are so rapid and intricate, it is said to be impossible for even a master swordsman to stop them. |
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In the manga
Doublade in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
In Charizard Transforms, Celosia used a Doublade in her battle against Shauna on the route to Pokémon Village. It was later used against Shauna again in Xerneas Gives, only to be defeated by Shauna's Kitty.
In the TCG
- Main article: Doublade (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #118 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons. |
Y |
The complex attack patterns of its two swords are unstoppable, even for an opponent greatly accomplished at swordplay. |
Omega Ruby |
When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons. |
Alpha Sapphire |
The complex attack patterns of its two swords are unstoppable, even for an opponent greatly accomplished at swordplay. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#331 |
Sword |
Honedge evolves into twins. The two blades rub together to emit a metallic sound that unnerves opponents. |
Shield |
The two swords employ a strategy of rapidly alternating between offense and defense to bring down their prey. |
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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 |
Lake of Outrage, Giant's Cap
Stony WildernessSh, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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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 195
Marron Trail: Stage 675 |
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Rumble World |
Dark Land: Royal Armory (All Areas, Entrance Boss) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Aegislash Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
59
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119 - 166 |
228 - 322 |
Attack:
110
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103 - 178 |
202 - 350 |
Defense:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Sp. Atk:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Sp. Def:
49
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48 - 111 |
92 - 216 |
Speed:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Total:
448
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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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Notes: |
- 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 |
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 |
12 |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
16 |
Metal Sound |
Steel |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
20 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
24 |
Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
28 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
32 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
38 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
44 |
Power Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
50 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
56 |
Sacred Sword |
Fighting |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doublade
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doublade
- 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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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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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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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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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 Doublade
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doublade
- 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 Doublade 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 Doublade in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doublade
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doublade
- 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 Doublade
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doublade
- 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 Doublade
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doublade
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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 Doublade
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doublade
- × 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
Evolution
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Level 35
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Dusk Stone
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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 |
Back |
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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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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Doublade images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Doublade or its evolutionary relatives.
- Doublade and its evolutionary relatives are also the only Steel-type Pokémon unaffected by Magnet Pull, due to this unique typing.
- Doublade and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[1]
- Doublade has the highest base Defense stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
Origin
Doublade appears to be based conceptually on a pair of fully sentient, forged magical swords. Considering the crossed swords and shield connecting the Pokémon together, it is probably based on a coat of arms. The fact that it started off as an ordinary sword as a Honedge may mean it could be based on the bushido fake stories behind katana use; katanas forged the user samurai's experience and attacked of its own free will. Visually, considering its build and hilt, Doublade seems to be based on a pair of either spatha, claymore, or possibly jian swords with their own scabbards, tassel-like prehensile limbs, and a shared shield connecting its scabbards together.
Name origin
Doublade is a combination of double and blade.
Nidangill may be a combination of 二 ni (two), 断 dan (to sever), and 斬る kiru (to slay with a blade) or kill.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ニダンギル Nidangill |
Possibly 二 ni, 断 dan , and 斬る kiru or kill |
French |
Dimoclès |
From di- and Damocles |
Spanish |
Doublade |
Same as English name |
German |
Duokles |
From duo and Damokles |
Italian |
Doublade |
Same as English name |
Korean |
쌍검킬 Ssanggeomkil |
From 쌍 (雙) ssang, 검 (劍) geom, and kill |
Cantonese Chinese |
雙劍鞘 Sēunggimchiu |
From 雙 sēung, 劍 gim, and 鞘 chiu |
Mandarin Chinese |
雙劍鞘 Shuāngjiànqiào |
From 雙 shuāng, 劍 jiàn, and 鞘 qiào |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
डबलेड Doublade |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Дублейд Dubleyd |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
นิดังกิล Nidangkin |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Notes
- ↑ Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART
External links
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