Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VI (Kalos)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 234
- EV Yield
- 2 Def, 1 SpD
- Height
- 1.7 m (5'07")
- Weight
- 53.0 kg (116.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Steel/Ghost dual typing.
Changes aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using kings shield.
Generation VI
Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.
Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.
Generation VIII
In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack.
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.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Fury Cutter | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 1 | Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 1 | Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Power Trick | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Shadow SneakSTAB | gho | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Head Smash | roc | P | 150 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | Autotomize | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 1 | Sacred Sword | fig | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Kings Shield | ste | N | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM
33 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Close Combat | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psycho Cut | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow ClawSTAB | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Blade | gra | P | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
4 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Aegislash Shield
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Aegislash Shield
Aegislash Shield is a Steel and Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6 (Kalos). In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack. Aegislash Shield stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 53.0 kg (116.8 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Aegislash Shield Base Stats
Aegislash Shield has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 140 (excellent), while its lowest is Attack at 50 (below average). Aegislash Shield is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Aegislash Shield Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Steel and Ghost-type, Aegislash Shield is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost-type moves, resists Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting and Poison-type moves. This gives Aegislash Shield 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances, and 3 immunities.
Aegislash Shield Abilities
Aegislash Shield's abilities include Stance Change. Stance Change changes aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using kings shield.
Aegislash Shield Moves & Learnset
Aegislash Shield can learn 53 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 33 via TM/HM, and 4 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Iron Head (Steel, 80 power), Flash Cannon (Steel, 80 power), Shadow Ball (Ghost, 80 power). For coverage, Aegislash Shield can learn Head Smash (Rock), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Aegislash Shield
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Aegislash Shield can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Aegislash Shield yields 2 Defense, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Aegislash Shield belongs to the Mineral egg group. Aegislash Shield is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Honedge → Doublade → Aegislash).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Aegislash Shield. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Aegislash Shield, or use the team builder to see how Aegislash Shield fits into your squad.
