Aegislash

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Aegislash is a single sword, unlike its pre-evolution, that is slightly golden in color and has a strange, jagged-edged blade outlined in white. It has a single, purple eye with a white pupil and no sheath, but instead a rather large shield with circular patterns on it being held by its "arms", which are purple cloth. In Blade Form, the purple cloth has a distinct curved pattern and the shield has a black solid coloration in the center of the circular pattern. In Shield Form, the circular pattern on the shield lacks the black coloration in the center and is white instead.
===Behavior===
According to the Pokédex, Aegislash was used as a protector of Kalosian nobility. It uses its spectral powers to control the thoughts and actions of people or Pokémon. It is also able to detect the innate qualities of leadership and whoever it recognizes is destined to be a king. Hence, Aegislash has long been seen as a symbol of royalty. Trained Aegislash seem to only respect trainers who display signs of leadership themselves.
While in Blade Form, Aegislash is able to slice through its opponents with its powerful blade-like body. While in Shield Form, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field made out of spectral energy to protect itself against incoming attacks. 
Despite its status as a royalty protector, Aegislash can be very unpredictable and manipulative. An Aegislash once served a king, but then decided to drain him of his life-force, thus causing the king's kingdom to fall apart. This Pokémon has even used its spectral powers to force humans and Pokémon to build a kingdom of its liking.
===Natural abilities===
Its signature ability is Stance Change, which can be activated by using an attack to change into its Blade Forme. In order for it to change back, Aegislash must use its signature move, King's Shield to change it back to its Shield Forme.
Aegislash is also known for being able to harness spectral powers as hypnosis as a means to control subjects, and can also drain the vitality of those of its choosing.
==Evolution==
Aegislash is the evolved form of Doublade and the final form of Honedge. It can be evolved from Doublade by using a Dusk Stone.
==Game info==
===Game locations===
===Pokédex entries===
===Stats===
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===Learnset===
====Leveling====
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====TM/HM====
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====Breeding====
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===Sprites===
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==Appearances==
Sawyer Aegislash Shield Forme.png|Sawyer's Aegislash in its Shield Forme.
Sawyer Aegislash Blade Forme.png|Sawyer's Aegislash in its Blade Forme.
===Anime===
====Supporting====
*Sawyer's Aegislash
====Minor====
*Argus' Aegislash
*Dan's Aegislash
*Wikstrom's Aegislash
==Trivia==
*Aegislash, along with its pre-evolutions Honedge and Doublade, are the first Pokémon with / type matchup.
*Aegislash and Tyrantrum are both Pokémon that were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
*Aegislash is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
*Aegislash, in its Shield Form, has the highest Special Defense stat of any type Pokémon.
*Aegislash is the first Pokémon to have its base stats lowered.
===Origin===
Aegislash is based on a sword possessed by a ghost. With its type, it may be based on Japanese myths of how katanas are said to act on free will while possessing the soul of their user. It might also be based on the legend of Excalibur, a legendary sword that can be pulled out from a large stone by a "true king" (who was Arthur); this ties in with Aegislash's Pokédex entry stating that it can sense a person's true leadership skills and make that individual a king.
===Etymology===
Aegislash comes from 'Aegis' (the shield Zeus and Athena used in Greek mythology) and 'slash'.
Its Japanese name, Girugarudo, likely comes from Gilgamesh (a hero from Mesopotamian mythology), 'gilded' (covered in a thin layer of gold or gold paint), and 'guard'.
==Gallery==
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Category:Stone Evolution Pokémon
Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon
Category:Medium-Weighed Pokémon
Category:Stage 2 Pokémon