Honedge (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Honedge
Sword Pokémon
ヒトツキ
Hitotsuki
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Honedge



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Steel Ghost
Unknown Unknown
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Ability
No Guard Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
180 (33.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
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Weight
4.4 lbs. 2.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
65
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
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Atk
1
Def
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Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Honedge (Japanese: ヒトツキ Hitotsuki) is a dual-type Steel/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into Doublade starting at level 35, which evolves into Aegislash when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

 
Honedge with its sheath removed

Honedge is a Pokémon that resembles a sword from medieval times. Its body is a silver sword with a light gray hilt. Embedded in the hilt is a blue gem with a dark center that appears to be its eye. The blue eye is said to be the true form of Honedge. Attached to the pommel is a long, dark blue cloth with a swirl design in lighter blue at the tip; the tip of the sash splits into four tassels. The sash is known to suck the life energy out of anyone who dares to grab it by the hilt. Honedge's sheath is dark brown with curved lines resembling a triquetra across its surface. Near the top of the sheath are two rings and a hole that in conjunction with the shape of Honedge's blade create the illusion of a face, with eyes and a mouth. A third ring extends onto the hilt and encircles its actual eye. Honedge is said to have been born from a person's soul after they were killed by the sword that it resides in.

Evolution

Honedge evolves into Doublade, which evolves into Aegislash.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Honedge
 Steel  Ghost 

 
First evolution
Doublade
 Steel  Ghost 

 
Second evolution
Aegislash
 Steel  Ghost 


In the anime

Main series

 
Honedge in the anime

Major appearances

Honedge debuted in Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It is his main Pokémon. Honedge reappeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Honedge appeared in A Meeting of Two Journeys!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It was used in his battle against Ash, but was defeated by Pikachu. It evolved into Doublade sometime before A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, and it evolved again into Aegislash sometime before Valuable Experience for All!.

A Honedge appeared in Searching for Chivalry!, under the ownership of Wikstrom.

In The Stolen Treasure, a Honedge appeared under the ownership of Tepen.

Minor appearances

Honedge made its main series debut in Performing with Fiery Charm!, under the ownership of a Performer. She used it during the Rookie Class Pokémon Showcase in Dendemille Town. It appeared again in Master Class is in Session!, being used by its Trainer in the Master Class Showcase in Gloire City.

A Trainer's Honedge appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY106 Honedge Ash's Pokédex Honedge, the Sword Pokémon. It is said that Honedge is actually a spirit living inside a sword.

Pokémon Generations

Two soldiers' Honedge appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. They were some of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Celosia owns a Honedge, which she used in conjunction with her Aegislash to possess Shauna. It first appeared in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't.

In the TCG

Main article: Honedge (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Honedge makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. When the stage transitions to the Ironworks Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Steelix, Scizor, and Klinklang.

Trophy information

NA: The origin of this Pokémon is a great ghost tale: it's said that Honedge are ancient swords possessed by a departed spirit. Should people try to grab the sword, Honedge will attack them or wrap its sash around their arm, slowly draining the life energy from their body. Moral of the story: be careful around ancient swords.

PAL: There's a rather spooky tale behind this Pokémon's origins: apparently, it's an ancient sword possessed by a departed spirit. Honedge won't let anyone grip its hilt. If they try, it will attack them or wrap its sash around their arm and drain the life energy from their body! Yikes!

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos
Central #117
Hoenn
#—
X Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.
Y 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.
Omega Ruby Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#330
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword Honedge's soul once belonged to a person who was killed a long time ago by the sword that makes up Honedge's body.
Shield The blue eye on the sword's handguard is the true body of Honedge. With its old cloth, it drains people's lives away.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
X Y
Route 6
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Akala Outskirts (Island Scan)We
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Akala Outskirts (Island Scan)We
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Hammerlocke Hills
Watchtower Ruins, Stony WildernessSh, Giant's Seat, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 4
Rumble World
Dark Land: Royal Armory (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Aegislash Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Wacky Workshop: Stage 167
Marron Trail: Stage 672


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
37
37 - 97 71 - 190
28
29 - 88 54 - 170
Total:
325
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Honedge is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20
044 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30
088 Autotomize Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
1212 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00——% 20
1616 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
2020 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2424 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
2828 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5
3232 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
3636 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
4040 Power Trick Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
4444 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
4848 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM12 TM12 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10
TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Block Normal Status —% 5
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
Wide Guard Rock Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Honedge in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Honedge in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
VI VII After You Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Steel
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Steel
  Attack Power: 50 - 120   15

#203
 

Steely Resolve
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
  Swappable Skill(s): Risk-Taker


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 135 Base Defense: 139
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Fury Cutter
Charged Attacks: Gyro Ball, Iron Head

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Honedge
 Steel  Ghost 
 
Level 35
 
First evolution
Doublade
 Steel  Ghost 
 
Dusk Stone
 
Second evolution
Aegislash
 Steel  Ghost 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Honedge images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Honedge appears to be based conceptually on a fully sentient, possessed magical sword. The fact that it starts off as an ordinary sword may mean it could be based on the bushido mythos behind katana use; katanas possessed the user samurai's soul and attacked of its own free will. In Japanese legends, any object left behind or forgotten by its owner can and will after a while become a tsukumogami, and most commonly in legends, swords or umbrellas were the ones to attack humans. Considering it drains the life of those who wield it, it may have also been based on the cursed tyrfing. Visually, considering its build and hilt, Honedge seems to be based on either a spatha, claymore, or possibly jian sword, with its own scabbard and tassel-like prehensile limb. The design on both Honedge and Doublade's sheath resembles that of a triquetra, clearly depicted on Honedge and more ornately designed on Doublade's. Its shiny form resembles a blood-soaked sword.

Name origin

Honedge may be a combination of hone, one, and edge.

Hitotsuki may be a combination of 一つ hitotsu (one) and 突き tsuki (stab, lunge, or thrust) or 憑き tsuki (spirit possession).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ヒトツキ Hitotsuki From 一つ hitotsu and 突き tsuki or 憑き tsuki
  French Monorpale From mono-, empaler, and vorpale
  Spanish Honedge Same as English name
  German Gramokles From Gram and Damoklesschwert
  Italian Honedge Same as English name
  Korean 단칼빙 Dankalbing From 단 (單) dan, kal, and 빙의 (憑依) bing-ui
  Mandarin Chinese 獨劍鞘 / 独剑鞘 Dújiànqiào From 獨 / 独 , 劍 / 剑 jiàn, and qiào
  Cantonese Chinese 獨劍鞘 Duhkgimchiu From duhk, gim, and chiu


Related articles

References

External links

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