Aegislash (#0681) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk5049–11294–218

Def140130–211256–416

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD140130–211256–416

Spe6058–123112–240

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Fire2×Ghost2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 2 types

WaterElectric

Abilities

Stance Change
Changes Aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using King’s Shield.

Competitive

National DexUU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#103 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (24.1%) · Stance Change (100%) · Adamant (52.9%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (11.9%)

Moves King's Shield, Iron Head, Poltergeist, Wide Guard

Singles

#31 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (33.3%) · Stance Change (100%) · Adamant (66.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.8%)

Moves Shadow Sneak, Poltergeist, King's Shield, Swords Dance

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

14.48% of teams · rank #13 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Spell Tag
Ability: Stance Change
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Shadow Sneak
Poltergeist
King's Shield
Close Combat

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

Usage by rating

All players10.32%
Rated 1500+11.21%
Rated 1630+14.48%
Rated 1760+21.65%

Usage by month

Apr 202614.48%

Moves

Shadow Sneak94.3%
Poltergeist60%
King's Shield58.6%
Close Combat57.2%
Swords Dance50%
Shadow Ball34.5%
Iron Head16.5%
Flash Cannon12.9%
Sacred Sword11.5%
Head Smash2%

Items

Spell Tag35.5%
Air Balloon25%
Leftovers14.3%
Colbur Berry13.7%
Shuca Berry4.7%
Life Orb4%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.3%
Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD12%
Quiet 32 HP / 4 Atk / 6 Def / 24 SpA7.2%
Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA6.8%
Adamant 26 HP / 32 Atk / 8 Spe6.6%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0679HonedgeSteelGhost
1. Level 35#0680DoubladeSteelGhost
  1. Use Dusk Stone#0681AegislashSteelGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoKing’s ShieldBlocks damaging attacks and lowers attacking Pokémon’s Attack by two stages on contact. Switches Aegislash to Shield Forme.SteelStatus——10

1Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

1AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

1Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

1Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

1King’s ShieldBlocks damaging attacks and lowers attacking Pokémon’s Attack by two stages on contact. Switches Aegislash to Shield Forme.SteelStatus——10

1Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

1Power TrickUser swaps Attack and Defense.PsychicStatus——10

1RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

1Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

1Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

1SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

1Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

TM / HM / TR 32

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM12Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM69Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM95Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

Tutor 1

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Royal Sword Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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
In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack.
Sword
Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 234
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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