Doublade (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Doublade Sword Pokémon ニダンギル Nidangill #0680 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Steel Ghost Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability No Guard Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Doublade 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 9.9 lbs. 4.5 kg Doublade 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 157	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Doublade 0 HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Doublade (Japanese: ニダンギル Nidangill) is a dual-type Steel/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from Honedge starting at level 35 and evolves into Aegislash when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Doublade with its swords out of their sheaths

Doublade is a Pokémon composed of two swords. Each sword has a silver blade and a light gray hilt. Embedded in each hilt is a single, pink gem with a dark center that appears to be an eye. Attached to each pommel is a long, dark purple sash with a pink swirl pattern on the tip; the tip of the sashes split into four tassels, vaguely resembling a hand, which can be used for gripping its sheaths. Doublade's two sheathes are attached to a plaque. The sheathes are varying shades of brown with lines forming a triquetra pattern across the front. Near the top of each sheath are a rhombus-shaped opening and three rings. When the swords are sheathed, the lines visible through the former give it the appearance of a toothy mouth, and the lines visible through two of the rings create the impression of closed eyes. The third ring extends onto the hilt and encircles the actual eye.

Doublade excels in both defensive and offensive strategies and can effortlessly slice through opponents. Doublade's two swords are able to communicate telepathically, and they use this ability to carry out complex attacks that are unstoppable even by those skilled at swordplay. When rubbing its two blades together, Doublade can emit a metallic sound that is unnerving to the opponents.

Evolution

Doublade evolves from Honedge and evolves into Aegislash.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Honedge  Steel  Ghost

→

First Evolution Doublade  Steel  Ghost

→

Second Evolution Aegislash  Steel  Ghost

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Central #118 Hoenn #— X When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons. Y The complex attack patterns of its two swords are unstoppable, even for an opponent greatly accomplished at swordplay. Omega Ruby When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons. Alpha Sapphire The complex attack patterns of its two swords are unstoppable, even for an opponent greatly accomplished at swordplay.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #331 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword Honedge evolves into twins. The two blades rub together to emit a metallic sound that unnerves opponents. Shield The two swords employ a strategy of rapidly alternating between offense and defense to bring down their prey.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Lumiose #072 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Legends: Z-A When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords that cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Evolve Honedge Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Honedge Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Honedge Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Lake of Outrage, Giant's Cap Stony WildernessSh, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable Legends: Z-A Magenta District: Lysandre Labs

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 4 Rumble World Dark Land: Royal Armory (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Aegislash Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 195 Marron Trail: Stage 675

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 49		48 - 111	92 - 216
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 448	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is ½× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 2×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

Doublade is available in Legends Z-A.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

Learn Plus  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   CD  1 10 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 4 1 10 Screech Normal Status 0000— 10 7 10 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 3 12 15 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 9 16 19 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 10 20 23 Slash Normal Physical 07070 7 22 25 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 7 24 27 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 7 32 35 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 9 38 41 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 8 44 47 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doublade Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Doublade Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM001 TM001 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 7 TM010 TM010 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM012 TM012 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 7 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM022 TM022 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 9 TM030 TM030 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 15 TM031 TM031 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM034 TM034 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 7 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM058 TM058 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 8 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 8 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 7 TM080 TM080 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 9 TM084 TM084 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 8 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM107 TM107 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 12

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doublade Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Doublade Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon Connected to: Klinklang Connection Orb Set: 15 Phrases Normal Whoever opposes me will face these double blades of mine! Low HP (< 50%) Augh… My swordlike body's falling…

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 50 Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon Battle Trozei Steel Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #204 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4+, Barrier Shot

Pokémon GO Base HP: 153 Base Attack: 188 Base Defense: 206 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Psycho Cut, Shadow Claw* Charged Attacks: Iron Head, Gyro Ball, Sacred Sword*

Evolution data

Unevolved Honedge  Steel  Ghost

Level 35 →

First Evolution Doublade  Steel  Ghost

Dusk Stone →

Second Evolution Aegislash  Steel  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Doublade images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Doublade in Pokémon the Series: XY

Major appearances

Doublade debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It was commonly used by Argus's daughter Millis for transport.

Doublade made its animated series debut in A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, under the ownership of Sawyer, where it was revealed to have evolved from his Honedge. It was used in Sawyer's battle against Ash, but was defeated by Noivern. Doublade evolved into an Aegislash sometime before Valuable Experience for All!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY119 Doublade Ash's Pokédex Doublade, the Sword Pokémon and the evolved form of Honedge. Doublade's attacks are so rapid and intricate, it is said to be impossible for even a master swordsman to stop them.

In the manga

Doublade in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In Charizard Transforms, Celosia used a Doublade in her battle against Shauna on the route to Pokémon Village. It was later used against Shauna again in Xerneas Gives, only to be defeated by Shauna's Kitty.

Sordward's Doublade first appeared in Unbending!! Meet the Celebrities, attacking Henry and Casey.

In the TCG

Main article: Doublade (TCG)

Trivia

• Doublade and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
• Doublade is the only Ghost-type Pokémon consisting of multiple bodies.

Origin

Doublade appears to be based conceptually on a pair of fully sentient, possessed magical swords. Considering the crossed swords and shield connecting the Pokémon together, it is likely based on a coat of arms. The fact that it started off as an ordinary sword as a Honedge may mean it could be based on the bushido mythos behind katana use; katanas possessed the user samurai's soul and attacked of its own free will. Visually, considering its build and hilt, Doublade seems to be based on a pair of either spatha, claymore, or possibly jian swords with their own scabbards, tassel-like prehensile limbs, and a shared shield connecting its scabbards together.

Name origin

Doublade may be a combination of double and blade.

Nidangill may be a combination of 二 ni (two), 二段 nidan (second level, second stage), 断 dan (to sever), and 切る／斬る kiru (to cut, to slay with a blade), or kill.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニダンギル Nidangill From 二 ni, 断 dan , and 斬る kiru or kill French Dimoclès From di- and Damocles Spanish Doublade Same as English name German Duokles From duo and Damokles Italian Doublade Same as English name Korean 쌍검킬 Ssanggeomkill From 쌍 (雙) ssang, 검 (劍) geom, and kill Mandarin Chinese 雙劍鞘 / 双剑鞘 Shuāngjiànqiào From 雙 / 双 shuāng, 劍 / 剑 jiàn, and 鞘 qiào Cantonese Chinese 雙劍鞘 Sēunggimchiu From 雙 sēung, 劍 gim, and 鞘 chiu

More languages Hindi डायब्लेड Dieblade From die or di- and blade Russian Дублейд Dubleyd Transcription of English name Thai นิดังกิล Nidangkin Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Aegislash (UNITE)
• Pokémon fusion
• Weaponry in the Pokémon world

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