Doublade is technically a pre-evolution of Aegislash, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Normal, Fighting, and Poison moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Built to hit on the physical side.
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Sword Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Honedge evolves into twins. The two blades rub together to emit a metallic sound that unnerves opponents.
The two swords employ a strategy of rapidly alternating between offense and defense to bring down their prey.
Doublade Weakness
FortressDoublade is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal, Fighting, and Poison-type moves entirely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Doublade's physical bulk (base 150 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Doublade connects Honedge to Aegislash in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. Defense has grown the most so far (+50), but there's still another 52 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Doublade to get Honedge eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Eviolite turns Doublade into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Noguard and Relaxed nature stack with max HP and Defense EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Best Doublade Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- Gyro Ball
- Power Trick
Recommended Teammates
Most of Doublade's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Steel Beam and Iron Head, but Normal and Flying and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Doublade. Block and Destiny Bond come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Head and Flash Cannon and coverage across 8 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Doublade. Destiny Bond and Metal Sound come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Head and Flash Cannon and coverage across 7 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Doublade. Destiny Bond and Metal Sound come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Head and Flash Cannon and Bug and Normal coverage and more.
No wild encounters for Doublade in Legends: Z-A. Bring Honedge over from X, Sun, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
2 encounter spots for Doublade at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Doublade in Sword & Shield
To get Doublade, start by catching Honedge through walking encounters at Lv. 28-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HonedgeEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3144%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3144%MidHeavy FogEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3015%MidSnowstormEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3015%MidSnowstorm
Step 2Doublade ✓EASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterSnowstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterSnowstormor evolve from Honedge (Step 1)
You're catching Honedge first, not Doublade. Honedge appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Doublade in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch HonedgeAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrassLv.24MidIsland Scan (Wednesday)Akala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrassLv.24MidIsland Scan (Wednesday)
Step 2Doublade ✓
Can't catch Doublade directly. Start with Honedge at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 35. The 2-stage line from Honedge to Doublade is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Doublade in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch HonedgeAkala OutskirtsSunGrassLv.23MidIsland Scan (Wednesday)Akala OutskirtsMoonGrassLv.23MidIsland Scan (Wednesday)
- Step 2Doublade ✓
At 448 BST, Doublade is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Aegislash before bringing it to any serious fight.
No Guard is the go-to ability for Doublade. It ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit. It's Doublade's only ability.
Doublade is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Doublade appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since X & Y, Doublade has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Doublade has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A