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Aegislash

Aegislash (Japanese: ギルガルド, Hepburn: Girugarudo) (EE-jih-SLASH^[1]) is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Aegislash is a single sword, unlike its pre-evolution, that is slightly golden in color and has a strange, jagged-edged blade outlined in white. It has a single, purple eye with a white pupil and no sheath, but instead a rather large shield with circular patterns on it being held by its "arms", which are purple cloth. In Blade Form, the purple cloth has a distinct curved pattern and the shield has a black solid coloration in the center of the circular pattern. In Shield Form, the circular pattern on the shield lacks the black coloration in the center and is white instead.

Behavior[]

According to the Pokédex, Aegislash was used as a protector of Kalosian nobility. It uses its spectral powers to control the thoughts and actions of people or Pokémon. It is also able to detect the innate qualities of leadership and whoever it recognizes is destined to be a king. Hence, Aegislash has long been seen as a symbol of royalty. Trained Aegislash seem to only respect trainers who display signs of leadership themselves.

While in Blade Form, Aegislash is able to slice through its opponents with its powerful blade-like body. While in Shield Form, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field made out of spectral energy to protect itself against incoming attacks.

Despite its status as a royalty protector, Aegislash can be very unpredictable and manipulative. An Aegislash once served a king, but then decided to drain him of his life-force, thus causing the king's kingdom to fall apart. This Pokémon has even used its spectral powers to force humans and Pokémon to build a kingdom of its liking.

Natural abilities[]

Its signature ability is Stance Change, which can be activated by using an attack to change into its Blade Forme. In order for it to change back, Aegislash must use its signature move, King's Shield to change it back to its Shield Forme.

Aegislash is also known for being able to harness spectral powers as hypnosis as a means to control subjects, and can also drain the vitality of those of its choosing.

Evolution[]

Aegislash is the evolved form of Doublade and the final form of Honedge. It can be evolved from Doublade by using a Dusk Stone.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
X and Y	Evolve Doublade	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None
Sun and Moon	Evolve Doublade	None
Sword and Shield	Giant's Cap (foggy) Max Raid Battles: Watchtower Ruins	One Rare

Pokédex 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.
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.
Sword
Shield Form: In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack.
Blade Form: This stance is dedicated to offense. It can cleave any opponent with the strength and weight of its steel blade.
Shield
Shield Form: 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 Form: 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.

Stats[]

Stats
HP	60
Attack	50
Defense	140
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	140
Speed	60
Total	500

Stats
HP	60
Attack	140
Defense	50
Sp. Atk	140
Sp. Def	50
Speed	60
Total	500

Stats
HP	60
Attack	50
Defense	150
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	150
Speed	60
Total	520

Stats
HP	60
Attack	150
Defense	50
Sp. Atk	150
Sp. Def	50
Speed	60
Total	520

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

TM/HM[]

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Aegislash can learn, refer to Honedge.

Tutoring[]

Sprites[]

Aegislash's sprite

Aegislash's Shiny sprite

Aegislash's back sprite

Aegislash's Shiny back sprite

Battle animation sprites[]

Appearances[]

Sawyer's Aegislash in its Shield Forme.
Sawyer's Aegislash in its Blade Forme.

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Sawyer's Aegislash

Minor[]

Trivia[]

Aegislash, along with its pre-evolutions Honedge and Doublade, are the first Pokémon with Steel/Ghost type matchup.
Aegislash and Tyrantrum are both Pokémon that were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
Aegislash is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Aegislash, in its Shield Form, has the highest Special Defense stat of any ghost type Pokémon.
Aegislash is the first Pokémon to have its base stats lowered.

Origin[]

Aegislash is based on a sword possessed by a ghost. With its ghost type, it may be based on Japanese myths of how katanas are said to act on free will while possessing the soul of their user. It might also be based on the legend of Excalibur, a legendary sword that can be pulled out from a large stone by a "true king" (who was Arthur); this ties in with Aegislash's Pokédex entry stating that it can sense a person's true leadership skills and make that individual a king.

Etymology[]

Aegislash comes from 'Aegis' (the shield Zeus and Athena used in Greek mythology) and 'slash'.

Its Japanese name, Girugarudo, likely comes from Gilgamesh (a hero from Mesopotamian mythology), 'gilded' (covered in a thin layer of gold or gold paint), and 'guard'.

Gallery[]

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#026–050 (#675–699)	Pangoro Furfrou Espurr Meowstic Honedge Doublade Aegislash Spritzee Aromatisse Swirlix Slurpuff Inkay Malamar Binacle Barbaracle Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Helioptile Heliolisk Tyrunt Tyrantrum Amaura Aurorus

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#226–250	Stunfisk Shuckle Barboach Whiscash Shellos Gastrodon Wimpod Golisopod Binacle Barbaracle Corsola Cursola Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Salandit Salazzle Pawniard Bisharp Throh Sawk Koffing

#251–275	Weezing Bonsly Sudowoodo Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Togepi Togetic Togekiss Munchlax Snorlax Cottonee Whimsicott Rhyhorn Rhydon Rhyperior Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Karrablast Escavalier Shelmet

#276–300	Accelgor Elgyem Beheeyem Cubchoo Beartic Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Skorupi Drapion Litwick Lampent Chandelure Inkay Malamar Sneasel Weavile Sableye Mawile Maractus Sigilyph Riolu Lucario Torkoal

#301–325	Mimikyu Cufant Copperajah Qwilfish Frillish Jellicent Mareanie Toxapex Cramorant Toxel Toxtricity Silicobra Sandaconda Hippopotas Hippowdon Durant Heatmor Helioptile Heliolisk Hawlucha Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Axew Fraxure

#326–350	Haxorus Yamask Runerigus Cofagrigus Honedge Doublade Aegislash Ponyta Rapidash Sinistea Polteageist Indeedee Phantump Trevenant Morelull Shiinotic Oranguru Passimian Morpeko Falinks Drampa Turtonator Togedemaru Snom Frosmoth

#351–375	Clobbopus Grapploct Pincurchin Mantyke Mantine Wailmer Wailord Bergmite Avalugg Dhelmise Lapras Lunatone Solrock Mime Jr. Mr. Mime Mr. Rime Darumaka Darmanitan Stonjourner Eiscue Duraludon Rotom Ditto Dracozolt Arctozolt

#376–400	Dracovish Arctovish Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Type: Null Silvally Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Zacian Zamazenta Eternatus

The Isle of Armor

#001–025	Slowbro Slowking Buneary Lopunny Happiny Chansey Blissey Skwovet Greedent Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Fomantis Lurantis Applin Flapple Appletun Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Shinx Luxio

#026–050	Luxray Klefki Pawniard Bisharp Abra Kadabra Alakazam Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Krabby Kingler Tentacool Tentacruel Magikarp Gyarados Remoraid Octillery Mantyke Mantine Wingull Pelipper Skorupi Drapion

#051–075	Dunsparce Bouffalant Lickitung Lickilicky Chewtle Drednaw Wooper Quagsire Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Druddigon Shelmet Accelgor Karrablast Escavalier Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede

#076–100	Foongus Amoonguss Comfey Tangela Tangrowth Croagunk Toxicroak Pichu Pikachu Raichu Zorua Zoroark Oranguru Passimian Corphish Crawdaunt Cramorant Goldeen Seaking Arrokuda Barraskewda Staryu Starmie Kubfu Urshifu

#101–125	Emolga Dedenne Morpeko Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Inkay Malamar Wishiwashi Carvanha Sharpedo Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Tauros Miltank Scyther Scizor Pinsir Heracross Dwebble Crustle Wimpod Golisopod Pincurchin

#126–150	Mareanie Toxapex Clobbopus Grapploct Shellder Cloyster Sandygast Palossand Drifloon Drifblim Barboach Whiscash Azurill Marill Azumarill Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Psyduck Golduck Whismur Loudred Exploud Woobat

#151–175	Swoobat Skarmory Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Rockruff Lycanroc Salandit Salazzle Scraggy Scrafty Mienfoo Mienshao Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Sandshrew Sandslash Cubone Marowak Kangaskhan Torkoal Silicobra Sandaconda Sandile

#176–200	Krokorok Krookodile Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Rhyhorn Rhydon Rhyperior Larvesta Volcarona Chinchou Lanturn Wailmer Wailord Frillish Jellicent Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Horsea Seadra Kingdra Petilil

#201–210	Lilligant Combee Vespiquen Exeggcute Exeggutor Ditto Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Zarude

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Pokédex

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Central Kalos

#001–025	Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Fennekin Braixen Delphox Froakie Frogadier Greninja Bunnelby Diggersby Zigzagoon Linoone Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Scatterbug Spewpa Vivillon Caterpie Metapod Butterfree

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#101–125	Scrafty Abra Kadabra Alakazam Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellossom Sentret Furret Nincada Ninjask Shedinja Espurr Meowstic Kecleon Honedge Doublade Aegislash Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Audino Smeargle Croagunk

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#151–153	Diancie Hoopa Volcanion

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#101–125	Staraptor Stunky Skuntank Nidoran♀ Nidorina Nidoqueen Nidoran♂ Nidorino Nidoking Dedenne Chingling Chimecho Mime Jr. Mr. Mime Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Wynaut Wobbuffet Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sableye Carbink Tauros

#126–150	Miltank Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Pinsir Heracross Pachirisu Slowpoke Slowbro Slowking Exeggcute Exeggutor Chatot Mantyke Mantine Clamperl Huntail Gorebyss Remoraid Octillery Corsola Chinchou Lanturn Alomomola Lapras

#151–153	Articuno Zapdos Moltres

Mountain Kalos

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#076–100	Swinub Piloswine Mamoswine Bergmite Avalugg Cubchoo Beartic Smoochum Jynx Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Snover Abomasnow Delibird Sneasel Weavile Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Torkoal Sandshrew Sandslash Aron Lairon

#101–125	Aggron Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Heatmor Durant Spinarak Ariados Spearow Fearow Cryogonal Skarmory Noibat Noivern Gligar Gliscor Hoothoot Noctowl Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Shuppet Banette Zorua Zoroark

#126–150	Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Bonsly Sudowoodo Spinda Teddiursa Ursaring Lickitung Lickilicky Scyther Scizor Ditto Swablu Altaria Druddigon Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Xerneas Yveltal Zygarde

#151	Mewtwo