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Aegislash Blade VGC Builds & Stats

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Aegislash Blade

Aegislash Blade

STEELGHOST
HP
60
Atk
140
Def
50
SpA
140
SpD
50
Spe
60

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical25.0%
  2. King’s ShieldSTEELStatus25.0%
  3. Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial12.5%
  4. Flash CannonSTEELSpecial12.5%

Best Ability / Item

Stance ChangeSpell TagSpell Tag
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

    The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

    25.00%
  • #2

    King’s Shield

    STEStatus

    The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also lowers the Attack stat of any attacker that makes direct contact.

    25.00%
  • #3

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    12.50%
  • #4

    Flash Cannon

    STESpecial80 BP

    The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    12.50%
  • #5

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    12.50%
  • #6

    Psycho Cut

    PSYPhysical70 BP

    The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    12.50%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

    50.00%
  • #2

    Brave 32/0/2/0/0/32

    50.00%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Stance Change

    The Pokémon changes its form to Blade Forme when it uses an attack move and changes to Shield Forme when it uses King’s Shield.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Spell Tag

    Spell Tag

    Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    50.00%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    50.00%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    kangaskhan-megaKangaskhan-mega
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #2
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #3
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #4
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #5
    ariadosAriados
    BUGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #6
    raichu-mega-yRaichu-mega-y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #7
    ninetales-alolaNinetales-alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #8
    tauros-paldea-aquaTauros-paldea-aqua
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #9
    arcanine-hisuiArcanine-hisui
    FIRROC
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #10
    mamoswineMamoswine
    ICEGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%

Teams with Aegislash Blade

Raichu Mega YNinetales-AlolaTauros-Paldea-AquaAegislash-BladeArcanine-HisuiMamoswine
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Kangaskhan MegaAegislash-BladePolitoedBasculegion-MIncineroarAriados
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Aegislash Blade in the current VGC format?

**To use Aegislash Blade effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Steel/Ghost type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Aegislash Blade appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Aegislash Blade fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Stance Change, Spell Tag and Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Shadow Sneak, King’s Shield, Shadow Ball, Flash Cannon, Iron Head, and Psycho Cut. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Aegislash Blade has important weaknesses to dark 2x, fire 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as kangaskhan-mega, politoed, basculegion-male, incineroar, and ariados appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Aegislash Blade. Open the Aegislash Blade teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Aegislash Blade with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aegislash Blade in VGC

What is the best moveset for Aegislash Blade?

The best moveset for Aegislash Blade in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Shadow Sneak, King’s Shield, Shadow Ball, Flash Cannon.

How to counter Aegislash Blade in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Aegislash Blade can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, fire 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Aegislash Blade?

The best item for Aegislash Blade is typically Spell Tag, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Aegislash Blade come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon