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Doublade

Sword Pokémon

Doublade official artwork
Official art
SteelGhost
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
4.5 kg 9.9 lbs
Base stat total
448 Higher than 49% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
No Guard
Pokédex entryShield
The two swords employ a strategy of rapidly alternating between offense and defense to bring down their prey.
See all 4 entries

Base stats

Total 448 · Higher than 49% of Pokémon
HP59134–166228–322
Atk110117–178202–350
Def150153–222274–438
SpA4558–10685–207
SpD4962–11192–216
Spe3549–9567–185
Total448Higher than 49% of Pokémon
HP59Atk110Def150Spe35SpD49SpA45

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to 4 types, resists 9, immune to 3

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

SteelGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Fire (because of Steel)Ghost (because of Ghost)Ground (because of Steel)

Resists

½×
Dragon (because of Steel)Fairy (because of Steel)Flying (because of Steel)Grass (because of Steel)Ice (because of Steel)Psychic (because of Steel)Rock (because of Steel)Steel (because of Steel)
¼×
Bug (because of Steel and Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)Poison (because of Steel)
Takes normal damage from 2 types
WaterElectric

Abilities

1 ability

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexNFE

Speed tiers

Max Speed 95 · outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf (Choice Scarf)142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Doublade outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Doublade against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95Doublade · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
87Doublade · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
55Doublade · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Moves

38 moves in Sword & Shield

Level up 14

1AutotomizeRaises the user's Speed by 2; user loses 100 kg.SteelStatus——15
1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhysical4095%20
1Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhysical40100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
12Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
16Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
20SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
24Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhysical70100%15
28RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhysical70100%5
32Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
38Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
44Power TrickSwitches user's Attack and Defense stats.PsychicStatus——10
50Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
56Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.FightingPhysical90100%15

TM / HM / TR 27

TM12Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhysical125100%10
TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
TM18ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpecial50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM69Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.PsychicPhysical70100%20
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpecial60100%15
TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhysical70100%5
TM94False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhysical60100%20
TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR52Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhysical—100%5
TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpecial80100%10
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15

Tutor 1

TutorSteel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpecial14095%5

Evolution

Stage 2 of 3
  1. #0679HonedgeSteelGhost
    1. Level 35
      #0680DoubladeSteelGhost
      1. Use Dusk Stone
        #0681AegislashSteelGhost

Where to find

Wild in 4 games

Evolves from Honedge: Level 35.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 4 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)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 25–40
Sword 3 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 90 · medium growth
Catch rate
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

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

Pokédex entries

4 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Sword Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
Shape
Central Kalos#118Galar#331Lumiose#072

  1. The two swords employ a strategy of rapidly alternating between offense and defense to bring down their prey.

    Shield

  2. Honedge evolves into twins. The two blades rub together to emit a metallic sound that unnerves opponents.

    Sword

  3. The complex attack patterns of its two swords are unstoppable, even for an opponent greatly accomplished at swordplay.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  4. When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Doublade
Japanese
ニダンギル
Japanese (romaji)
Nidangill
Korean
쌍검킬
Chinese (Traditional)
雙劍鞘
Chinese (Simplified)
双剑鞘
French
Dimoclès
German
Duokles
Spanish
Doublade
Italian
Doublade

Biology

Biology · design and origin

When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons.

Design & origin

Doublade was designed by Hitoshi Ariga.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

4 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Polls & views

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