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Aegislash Shield.

national dex #681 · gen VI
BST 500 · steel / ghost
Aegislash Shield official artwork
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#681 · gen VI
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HP
60
ATK
50
DEF
140
SPA
50
SPD
140
SPE
60
BST 500 · best Defense 140 · worst Attack 50 · meters scale to 200

Aegislash Shield is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark and resists Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Normal, Fighting, Poison.

Typingsteelghost
AbilitiesStance Change
Height, weight1.7 m / 53.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMineral
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Aegislash Shield base stats

BST 500 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk5094218
Def140256416
SpA5094218
SpD140256416
Spe60112240
BST500bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Def, 1 SpD

Aegislash Shield weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Steel / Ghost dual typing
nor0
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig0
poi0
gro2
fly½
psy½
bug¼
roc½
gho2
dra½
dar2
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark
Resists
Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
Normal, Fighting, Poison

Aegislash Shield abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
Stance ChangeChanges aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using kings shield.

Aegislash Shield evolution line

3 stages
Aegislash

Best Aegislash Shield moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
steelSteel BeamSPEC140
steelIron HeadPHYS80
steelFlash CannonSPEC80
ghostShadow BallSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
rockHead SmashPHYS150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BladePHYS125

Aegislash Shield moves

gen 8 · 53 moves · 16 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 4 tutor
45 moves · Aegislash Shield appears in 6 games
Aerial AceL1Head SmashL1Iron DefenseL1Iron HeadL1Kings ShieldL1Metal SoundL1Night SlashL1Power TrickL1Sacred SwordL1Shadow SneakL1Swords DanceL1Air SlashTMAttractTMBlocktrainBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMClose CombatTMDestiny BondtrainDouble HittrainEndureTMFacadeTMFlash CannonTMGiga ImpactTMGyro BallTMHyper BeamTMPoltergeisttrainProtectTMPsycho CutTMRain DanceTMReflectTMRestTMReversalTMRock SlideTMRoundTMScreechTMShadow BallTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BladeTMSteel BeamtrainSubstituteTMSunny DayTMWide GuardtrainZen Headbutttrain
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 1
Fury CutterbugPHYS4095%20Level 1
Metal SoundsteelSTAT-85%40Level 1
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20Level 1
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 1
Power TrickpsychicSTAT--10Level 1
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Level 1
Shadow SneakSTABghostPHYS40100%30Level 1
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15Level 1
Head SmashrockPHYS15080%5Level 1
AutotomizesteelSTAT--15Level 1
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5Level 1
Sacred SwordfightingPHYS90100%15Level 1
Kings ShieldsteelSTAT--10Level 1
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Air SlashflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Brutal SwingdarkPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Flash CannonSTABsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gyro BallSTABsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psycho CutpsychicPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shadow ClawSTABghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BladegrassPHYS125100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Steel BeamSTABsteelSPEC14095%5Tutor

Aegislash Shield Pokédex entries

2 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

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

Shield

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.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Aegislash Shield species data

gen VI species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationVI (Kalos)
ColorBrown
ShapeBlob
HabitatUnknown
Height1.7 m (5'07")
Weight53.0 kg (116.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMineral
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience234
EV yield2 Def, 1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#681
Kalos Central#119
Galar#332
Lumiose City#073
Champions#681
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread50 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statDefense 140excellent
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 9 resist3 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Aegislash Shield

Aegislash Shield is a Steel and Ghost-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and resistances

As a Steel and Ghost-type, Aegislash Shield is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-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 4 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 and 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 on the right 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.

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