Aegislash (Pokémon)

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Aegislash (Japanese: ギルガルド Gillgard) is a dual-type introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from when exposed to a Dusk Stone. It is the final form of .
Aegislash has the ability to change forms during battle, depending on the moves it uses. It changes from its Shield Forme into its Blade Forme when using a damaging move, changing back when using or when switched out.
(Refer to Game data→Form data for more details.)
==Biology==
Aegislash is a 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 .
===Forms===
Aegislash has two forms: Shield Forme and Blade Forme.
Aegislash is capable of , 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 and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: An Aegislash in Noe Town has the name Gilbrand, a reference to a shield and sword.
===Pokédex entries===
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===Game locations===
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Shield Forme=====
======Generations VI-VII======
======Generation VIII onward======
=====Blade Forme=====
======Generations VI-VII======
======Generation VIII onward======
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Aegislash is available in .
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By transfer from another generation====
===Side game data===
====Shield Forme====
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====Blade Forme====
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===Form data===
Aegislash, due to its Ability , can change forms in 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 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 and and Blade Forme Aegislash having high and .
	
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==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 sometime before the episode. He used it in his Lumiose Conference battles against and .
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 between and . It has since made further appearances during .
====Pokédex entries====
===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 manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Celosia of Team Flare owns an Aegislash, which she used in conjunction with her to possess in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, which it was in her Shield Forme. She later battled against Korrina's Lucario in both her Shield and Blade Forme in Lucky Lucario Was Here. Later she was used to possess numerous s and later possessed the Vaniville Town residents before they escaped. During the final battle in Xerneas Gives, after 's , Kitty, defeated Celosia's , Aegislash attempted to attack them, only to be defeated by Korrina's Lucario, knocking both it and its Trainer out.
====Pokédex entries====
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Pokkén Tournament DX===
Aegislash is a Battle Pokémon in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include , , , , , , and . During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack Underworld Ruler.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Aegislash appears as a .
===Pokémon UNITE===
Aegislash is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Honedge and evolves into Doublade at level 5, which evolves into Aegislash at level 7.
==Trivia==
* Aegislash and its pre-evolved forms were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART
* Aegislash is the first Pokémon to have its base stat total lowered, and the only one before .
* Shield Forme Aegislash has the highest base stat of all Pokémon.
===Origin===
Aegislash appears to be based on a possessed and . 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 and .
====Name origin====
Aegislash may be a combination of ('s shield in Greek mythology) and slash.
Gillgard may be a combination of or gild (to cover with a layer of gold), 斬る kiru (to slay with a blade) or kill, and guard.
==In other languages==
Shield Forme
Blade Forme
==Related articles==
* Aegislash (UNITE)
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Pokémon fusion
* Weaponry in the Pokémon world
==References==
==External links==
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