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

Stats

Learnset

Leveling

TM/HM

Breeding

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

Tutoring

Sprites

Battle animation sprites

Appearances

Anime

Supporting

• Sawyer's Aegislash

Minor

• Argus' Aegislash
• Dan's Aegislash
• Wikstrom's Aegislash

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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#001–025 (#650–674)	Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Fennekin Braixen Delphox Froakie Frogadier Greninja Bunnelby Diggersby Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Scatterbug Spewpa Vivillon Litleo Pyroar Flabébé Floette Florges Skiddo Gogoat Pancham
#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
#051–072 (#700–721)	Sylveon Hawlucha Dedenne Carbink Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Klefki Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Bergmite Avalugg Noibat Noivern Xerneas Yveltal Zygarde Diancie Hoopa Volcanion
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Mainland #001–025 Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Scorbunny Raboot Cinderace Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Hoothoot Noctowl Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Skwovet Greedent #026–050 Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Nickit Thievul Zigzagoon Linoone Obstagoon Wooloo Dubwool Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Chewtle Drednaw Purrloin Liepard Yamper Boltund Bunnelby Diggersby Minccino #051–075 Cinccino Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellossom Budew Roselia Roserade Wingull Pelipper Joltik Galvantula Electrike Manectric Vulpix Ninetales Growlithe Arcanine Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Swinub #076–100 Piloswine Mamoswine Delibird Snorunt Glalie Froslass Baltoy Claydol Mudbray Mudsdale Dwebble Crustle Golett Golurk Munna Musharna Natu Xatu Stufful Bewear Snover Abomasnow Krabby Kingler Wooper #101–125 Quagsire Corphish Crawdaunt Nincada Ninjask Shedinja Tyrogue Hitmonlee Hitmonchan Hitmontop Pancham Pangoro Klink Klang Klinklang Combee Vespiquen Bronzor Bronzong Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Drifloon Drifblim #126–150 Gossifleur Eldegoss Cherubi Cherrim Stunky Skuntank Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Duskull Dusclops Dusknoir Machop Machoke Machamp Gastly Haunter Gengar Magikarp Gyarados Goldeen Seaking Remoraid Octillery Shellder #151–175 Cloyster Feebas Milotic Basculin Wishiwashi Pyukumuku Trubbish Garbodor Sizzlipede Centiskorch Rolycoly Carkol Coalossal Diglett Dugtrio Drilbur Excadrill Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Woobat Swoobat #176–200 Noibat Noivern Onix Steelix Arrokuda Barraskewda Meowth Perrserker Persian Milcery Alcremie Cutiefly Ribombee Ferroseed Ferrothorn Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Pichu Pikachu Raichu Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon #201–225 Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Applin Flapple Appletun Espurr Meowstic Swirlix Slurpuff Spritzee Aromatisse Dewpider Araquanid Wynaut Wobbuffet Farfetch'd Sirfetch'd Chinchou Lanturn Croagunk Toxicroak Scraggy Scrafty #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 The Crown Tundra #001–025 Snom Frosmoth Wooloo Dubwool Skwovet Greedent Swinub Piloswine Mamoswine Mime Jr. Mr. Mime Mr. Rime Smoochum Jynx Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Magby Magmar Magmortar Audino Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Snorunt #026–050 Glalie Froslass Sneasel Weavile Cryogonal Snover Abomasnow Phantump Trevenant Swablu Altaria Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Mimikyu Spiritomb Litwick Lampent Chandelure #051–075 Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Barboach Whiscash Magikarp Gyarados Basculin Nidoran♀ Nidorina Nidoqueen Nidoran♂ Nidorino Nidoking Zigzagoon Linoone Obstagoon Eevee Vaporeon #076–100 Jolteon Flareon Umbreon Espeon Glaceon Leafeon Sylveon Tyrunt Tyrantrum Amaura Aurorus Bronzor Bronzong Stonjourner Eiscue Dewpider Araquanid Joltik Galvantula Karrablast Escavalier Shelmet Accelgor Sizzlipede Centiskorch #101–125 Durant Heatmor Darumaka Darmanitan Ponyta Rapidash Absol Cufant Copperajah Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Bagon Shelgon Salamence Gible Gabite Garchomp Druddigon Delibird Cubchoo Beartic Omanyte Omastar Kabuto #126–150 Kabutops Aerodactyl Carbink Beldum Metang Metagross Sinistea Polteageist Riolu Lucario Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Bergmite Avalugg Zubat Golbat Crobat Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops #151–175 Baltoy Claydol Golett Golurk Yamper Boltund Morpeko Pincurchin Spheal Sealeo Walrein Dhelmise Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Gossifleur Eldegoss Cottonee Whimsicott Shuckle Indeedee Munchlax Snorlax Sableye Mawile #176–200 Rolycoly Carkol Coalossal Ferroseed Ferrothorn Noibat Noivern Lileep Cradily Anorith Armaldo Relicanth Feebas Milotic Lapras Aron Lairon Aggron Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Regirock Regice Registeel Regieleki #201–210 Regidrago Articuno Zapdos Moltres Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Glastrier Spectrier Calyrex
See also	Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Hisui Unova Kalos Alola Paldea
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 #026–050 Weedle Kakuna Beedrill Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Pichu Pikachu Raichu Bidoof Bibarel Dunsparce Azurill Marill Azumarill Burmy Wormadam Mothim Surskit Masquerain Magikarp Gyarados Corphish #051–075 Crawdaunt Goldeen Seaking Carvanha Sharpedo Litleo Pyroar Psyduck Golduck Farfetch'd Riolu Lucario Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Flabébé Floette Florges Budew Roselia Roserade Ledyba Ledian #076–100 Combee Vespiquen Skitty Delcatty Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Skiddo Gogoat Pancham Pangoro Furfrou Doduo Dodrio Plusle Minun Gulpin Swalot Scraggy #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 #126–150 Toxicroak Ducklett Swanna Spritzee Aromatisse Swirlix Slurpuff Volbeat Illumise Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Munchlax Snorlax Whismur Loudred Exploud Meditite Medicham Zubat Golbat Crobat Axew Fraxure Haxorus #151–153 Diancie Hoopa Volcanion Coastal Kalos #001–025 Drifloon Drifblim Mienfoo Mienshao Zangoose Seviper Spoink Grumpig Absol Inkay Malamar Lunatone Solrock Bagon Shelgon Salamence Wingull Pelipper Taillow Swellow Binacle Barbaracle Dwebble Crustle Tentacool #026–050 Tentacruel Wailmer Wailord Luvdisc Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Staryu Starmie Shellder Cloyster Qwilfish Horsea Seadra Kingdra Relicanth Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Helioptile Heliolisk Hippopotas Hippowdon Rhyhorn #051–075 Rhydon Rhyperior Onix Steelix Woobat Swoobat Machop Machoke Machamp Cubone Marowak Kangaskhan Mawile Tyrunt Tyrantrum Amaura Aurorus Aerodactyl Ferroseed Ferrothorn Snubbull Granbull Electrike Manectric Houndour #076–100 Houndoom Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Emolga Yanma Yanmega Hawlucha Sigilyph Golett Golurk Nosepass Probopass Makuhita Hariyama Throh Sawk Starly Staravia #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 #001–025 Diglett Dugtrio Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Gible Gabite Garchomp Geodude Graveler Golem Slugma Magcargo Shuckle Skorupi Drapion Wooper Quagsire Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Karrablast Escavalier Shelmet Accelgor #026–050 Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Carnivine Gastly Haunter Gengar Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Ekans Arbok Stunfisk Barboach Whiscash Purrloin Liepard Poochyena Mightyena Patrat Watchog Pawniard Bisharp Klefki #051–075 Murkrow Honchkrow Foongus Amoonguss Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Buizel Floatzel Basculin Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Litwick Lampent Chandelure Rotom Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Voltorb Electrode Trubbish Garbodor #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
See also	Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Hisui Unova Alola Galar Paldea
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