Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Aegislash
Say it: EE-jih-slash
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Aegislash is the Royal Sword Pokémon — Steel and Ghost from Honedge → Doublade → Aegislash. In Pokémon GO it fights as a Steel / Ghost attacker: Ghost moves punish Psychic and Ghost, Steel hits Fairy, Ice, and Rock. Watch Fighting and Fire (and Ground for Steel). Evolve the Honedge line or catch Aegislash from events and raids when available.
Say it: EE-jih-slash
Aegislash (#681) is a Steel / Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of the Kalos Honedge line. Trainers use it for Ghost and Steel raid pressure and as a Great/Ultra League PvP option with Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon. Against Aegislash, lead with Fire, Fighting, Ground, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Aegislash is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0681. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball is the usual Ghost kit; Flash Cannon or Gyro Ball for Steel. Air Slash is the alternate fast move. Shadow Aegislash is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before powering up. No Community Day exclusive is required for a good moveset.
Type matchups
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Aegislash is your opponent, Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 97
- Defense
- 272
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Aegislash’s always-available TM pool. Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball covers most Ghost raid and PvP needs; add Flash Cannon when you want Steel STAB.
Fast
- Psycho Cut · Standard
Energy / default
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying fast option
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Best Ghost nuke
- Flash Cannon · Standard
Steel nuke
- Gyro Ball · Standard
Steel alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- psycho cut
- air slash
Charged
- flash cannon
- gyro ball
- shadow ball
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #1 of 954 · CP 1489
Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #190 of 747 · CP 1746
Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #335 of 1023 · CP 1746
Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.