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Aegislash

Royal Sword Pokémon

Aegislash official artwork
Official art

Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark, with a base stat total of 500. In Pokémon Champions it’s #103 on the Doubles ladder and #31 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
53 kg 116.8 lbs
Base stat total
500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Champions#103 Doubles ▲3 · #31 Singles ▼3Usual set Leftovers · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
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.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk5063–11294–218
Def140144–211256–416
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD140144–211256–416
Spe6072–123112–240
Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon
HP60Atk50Def140Spe60SpD140SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

SteelGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Fire (because of Steel)Ghost (because of Ghost)Ground (because of Steel)

Resists

½×
Dragon (because of Steel)Fairy (because of Steel)Flying (because of Steel)Grass (because of Steel)Ice (because of Steel)Psychic (because of Steel)Rock (because of Steel)Steel (because of Steel)
¼×
Bug (because of Steel and Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Steel and Ghost)Poison (because of Steel and Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 2 types
WaterElectric

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Aegislash outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Aegislash against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Aegislash · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Aegislash · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80Aegislash · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#103 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (24.1%) · (100.0%) · Adamant (52.9%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (11.9%)

MovesKing's ShieldIron HeadPoltergeistWide Guard

Singles

#31 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (33.3%) · (100.0%) · Adamant (66.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.8%)

MovesShadow SneakPoltergeistKing's ShieldSwords Dance

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Aegislash, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2228.3%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6197.5%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.4%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.8%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.9%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.9%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

14.5% of teams · rank #13 · Singles · about 7,508 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Shadow Sneak
  2. Poltergeist
  3. King's Shield
  4. Close Combat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games10.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)11.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)14.5%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)21.6%

+11.3 pts Top players use it more: 10.3% → 21.6%

Moves

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.3%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD12.0%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 4 Atk / 6 Def / 24 SpA7.2%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA6.8%

These 4 cover 39.3% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexUU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 17

EvoKing’s ShieldProtects from damaging attacks. Contact: -1 Atk.SteelStatus——10
1Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
1AutotomizeRaises the user's Speed by 2; user loses 100 kg.SteelStatus——15
1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
1Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5
1Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
1Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
1King’s ShieldProtects from damaging attacks. Contact: -1 Atk.SteelStatus——10
1Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
1Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
1Power TrickSwitches user's Attack and Defense stats.PsychicStatus——10
1RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
1Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.FightingPhys90100%15
1Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
1SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
1Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

TM / HM / TR 32

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM12Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10
TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
TM18ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM69Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.PsychicPhys70100%20
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
TM94False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM95Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20
TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR33Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR52Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

Tutor 1

TutorSteel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5

Biology

Aegislash has two different forms: Shield Form and Blade Form.

Design & origin

Aegislash was designed by Hitoshi Ariga.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Royal Sword Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
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About its forms: Forms have different stats. If Aegislash’s ability is Stance Change, it changes to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, and reverts to Shield Forme before using King’s Shield or upon leaving the field.

Central Kalos#119Galar#332Lumiose#073
  1. 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.

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

    Sword
  3. Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Aegislash
Japanese
ギルガルド
Japanese (romaji)
Gillgard
Korean
킬가르도
Chinese (Traditional)
堅盾劍怪
Chinese (Simplified)
坚盾剑怪
French
Exagide
German
Durengard
Spanish
Aegislash
Italian
Aegislash

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 Def, 1 SpD
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
234
Medium

Breeding

Mineral
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Doublade: Use Dusk Stone.

Shield 2 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
  • Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 2 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
  • Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.