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Aegislash Shield

Aegislash Shield

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

  • DARK2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. King’s ShieldSTEELStatus22.1%
  2. Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical21.8%
  3. PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical21.3%
  4. Iron HeadSTEELPhysical11.1%

Best Ability / Item

Stance ChangeSpell TagSpell Tag

Aegislash Shield technical VGC usage sections

Best Aegislash Shield Moves

  • #1

    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.

    22.08%
  • #2

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

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

    21.83%
  • #3

    Poltergeist

    GHOPhysical110 BP

    The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

    21.34%
  • #4

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

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

    11.12%
  • #5

    Sacred Sword

    FIGPhysical90 BP

    The user attacks by slicing with a sword. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

    7.69%
  • #6

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    6.21%
  • #7

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    5.56%
  • #8

    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.

    2.04%
  • #9

    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.

    1.72%
  • #10

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.41%

Best Aegislash Shield Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Aegislash Shield 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%

Best Aegislash Shield Items

  • #1
    Spell Tag

    Spell Tag

    Raises the power of Ghost-type moves.

    58.96%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    19.22%
  • #3
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Dark-type move by 50%.

    9.12%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    5.86%
  • #5
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    2.28%
  • #6
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Lowers effectiveness of a super effective Ghost-type move.

    1.30%
  • #7
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.98%
  • #8
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    0.98%
  • #9
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.65%
  • #10
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    0.65%

Best Aegislash Shield Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.68%
  • #2
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    15.03%
  • #3
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    12.66%
  • #4
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    11.19%
  • #5
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.62%
  • #6
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.80%
  • #7
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.89%
  • #8
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.42%
  • #9
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.08%
  • #10
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.63%

Teams with Aegislash Shield

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Charizard Mega YFloette MegaAegislashIncineroarGarchompSinistcha
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AegislashStaraptor MegaRaichu Mega YSinistchaArcanine-HisuiWhimsicott
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Blastoise MegaSylveonFarigirafTorkoalAegislashTyranitar
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ToxicroakBlaziken MegaAegislashHydreigonAlakazamMamoswine
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Charizard Mega YFloette MegaAegislashIncineroarGarchompSinistcha
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Aegislash Shield?

The best moveset for Aegislash Shield in the current competitive meta typically features the moves King’s Shield, Shadow Sneak, Poltergeist, Iron Head.

How to counter Aegislash Shield in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Aegislash Shield 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 Shield?

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