Biology
Aegislash is a Pokémon whose body resembles a golden sword. The edge of the steel blade is white and somewhat serrated near the tip. Where the blade meets the hilt is a single, purple eye with a white slit pupil surrounded by black space. The handle forms a thick, striated spike. Two cloth-like arms emerge from the sides of the hilt. Each arm is primarily black and transitions to a pale purple with a slight swirl pattern at the tip. The sash-like arms split into four tassels at the tips. It always carries an ornate shield in at least one of its arms. The shield is gold and has three brown rings surrounded by black in the middle. It also has a brown rim with three lines radiating toward the center.
Aegislash possesses incredible spectral powers, enabling it to manipulate people and Pokémon alike. It is also able to detect the innate qualities of leadership; legend has it that whoever it recognizes as a worthy leader is destined to become king. In fact, this Pokémon has attended and served generations of kings. However, an Aegislash was rumored to have drained the life of one king, causing his kingdom to fall alongside him.
Aegislash is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move King's Shield.
Forms
Aegislash has two forms: Shield Forme and Blade Forme.
Aegislash is capable of changing its stance, depending on what moves it uses. Defensive moves are performed in its Shield Forme. In this form, it holds its shield up in front of its blade with both of its arms crossed behind the shield. The centers of the rings on its shield are white. Its Shield Forme can block and reduce the damage of any attack. It accomplishes this through a combination of its steel body and a force field made from its spectral power.
It carries out offensive moves in its Blade Forme. In this form, it carries its shield in its left arm and exposes its blade, which it uses to slash its opponents. The Blade Forme can use the strength and weight of its blade to cut through any opponent.
Evolution
Aegislash evolves from Doublade and is the final form of Honedge.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #119
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.
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Y
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Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.
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Omega Ruby
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Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #332
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Shield Forme
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Sword
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In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack.
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Shield
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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.
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Blade Forme
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Sword
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This stance is dedicated to offense. It can cleave any opponent with the strength and weight of its steel blade.
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Shield
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Once upon a time, a king with an Aegislash reigned over the land. His Pokémon eventually drained him of life, and his kingdom fell with him.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Generations VI-VII
Shield Forme
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 520
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Blade Forme
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 520
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Generation VIII onward
Shield Forme
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Blade Forme
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Aegislash is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Aegislash 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 Aegislash in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aegislash
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aegislash
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- 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 Aegislash
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aegislash
- × 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
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Side game data
Shield Forme
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Attack: 78
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Base Defense: 67
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Base Speed: 60
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Blade Forme
Form data
Aegislash, due to its Ability Stance Change, can change forms in battle depending on the moves it uses. It starts battles in its Shield Forme; using a damaging move will change it to Blade Forme, and using King's Shield will change it back into Shield Forme (both form changes take place immediately before the move is used). It reverts to Shield Forme when switched out. Outside of battle, it is always in Shield Forme.
The two forms have different base stats, with Shield Forme Aegislash having high Defense and Special Defense and Blade Forme Aegislash having high Attack and Special Attack.
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Aegislash debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It is his main Pokémon, often being used by him for transportation.
Aegislash made its animated series debut in Valuable Experience for All!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It was revealed to have evolved from his Doublade sometime before the episode. He used it in his Lumiose Conference battles against Tierno and Ash.
An Aegislash appeared in Searching for Chivalry!, under the ownership of Wikstrom. It reappeared in a flashback in Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!.
Minor appearances
An Aegislash appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
An Aegislash appeared in Flash of the Titans!, under the ownership of Dan. It assisted him in refereeing the battle between Lance and Leon. It has since made further appearances during Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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XY126
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Aegislash
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Ash's Pokédex
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Aegislash, the Royal Sword Pokémon and the evolved form of Doublade. Stories say Aegislash can detect the natural qualities of leadership, recognizing a true king.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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JN056
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Aegislash
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Aegislash, the Royal Sword Pokémon. A Steel and Ghost type. Aegislash has two forms, one offensive and one defensive, that it uses in battle. Its Ghost-type powers can also control the movements of people and Pokémon.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Aegislash Blade Forme in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
An Aegislash appeared in Sky, under the ownership of Leon.
GOTCHA!
Two Aegislash briefly appeared in their Shield Forme in GOTCHA!, with one under the ownership of Wikstrom and the other under the ownership of Leon.
Pokémon Evolutions
An Aegislash appeared in a flashback in The Champion, under the ownership of Leon.
In the mangaIn the TCGOther appearancesTrivia
Origin
Aegislash appears to be based on a possessed sword and shield. Its disposition to sense an owner's potential as leaders and kings seem to draw inspiration from the ideas of mythical swords of European legend, such as Durendal and Excalibur.
Name origin
Aegislash may be a combination of Aegis (Zeus's shield in Greek mythology) and slash.
Gillgard may be a combination of Gilgamesh or gild (to cover with a layer of gold), 斬る kiru (to slay with a blade) or kill, and guard.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ギルガルド Gillgard
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From Gilgamesh, 斬る kiru, kill, guard, and gild
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French
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Exagide
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From Excalibur, Agiades, and Égide
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Spanish
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Aegislash
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Same as English name
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German
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Durengard
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From Durendal and garde
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Italian
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Aegislash
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Same as English name
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Korean
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킬가르도 Killguardo
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From 킬 kil, Gilgamesh, guard, 가르다 gareuda, and 도 (刀) do
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Mandarin Chinese
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堅盾劍怪 / 坚盾剑怪 Jiāndùnjiànguài
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From 堅 / 坚 jiān, 盾 dùn, 劍 / 剑 jiàn, and 怪 guài
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Cantonese Chinese
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堅盾劍怪 Gīntéuhngimgwaai
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From 堅 gīn, 盾 téuhn, 劍 gim, and 怪 gwaai
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More languages
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Hindi
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चीरागार्ड Cheeraguard
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From चीरना cīrnā and guard
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Russian
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Иджислаш Idzhislash
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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กิลการ์ด Kinkat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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