Honedge (#0679) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk8076–145148–284

Def10094–167184–328

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD3737–9771–190

Spe2829–8854–170

Total325Higher than 25% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 28). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+88Max80No SP48Min43Scarf132Tailwind176

At max Speed, Honedge outspeeds 5 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

No Guard
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

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

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

4Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

8AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

12Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

16Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

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

24Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

28RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

32Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

36Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

40Power TrickUser swaps Attack and Defense.PsychicStatus——10

44Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

48Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

TM / HM / TR 27

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

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

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

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

Egg moves 3

EggBlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

EggDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

Tutor 1

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

Pokédex entries

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

Central Kalos#117Galar#330Lumiose#071

The blue eye on the sword’s handguard is the true body of Honedge. With its old cloth, it drains people’s lives away.
Shield
Honedge’s soul once belonged to a person who was killed a long time ago by the sword that makes up Honedge’s body.
Sword
If anyone dares to grab its hilt, it wraps a blue cloth around that person’s arm and drains that person’s life energy completely.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ヒトツキ
Japanese (romaji): Hitotsuki
Korean: 단칼빙
Chinese (Traditional): 獨劍鞘
Chinese (Simplified): 独剑鞘
French: Monorpale
German: Gramokles
Spanish: Honedge
Italian: Honedge

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 65
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 6 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Ultra Moon 1 area

Akala OutskirtsIsland Scan · Lv 24

Ultra Sun 1 area

Akala OutskirtsIsland Scan · Lv 24

Moon 1 area

Akala OutskirtsIsland Scan · Lv 23

Sun 1 area

Akala OutskirtsIsland Scan · Lv 23

Y 1 area

Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 11–12

X 1 area

Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 11–12