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 is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Poison |
Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Doublade for 42-49%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemStarminite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Starmie builds →Liquidation11-13% Thunderbolt21-25% Flip Turn8-10% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x41-48% Stone Edge16-18% Pursuit 2x25-30% Earthquake 2x42-49% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Gyarados builds →Waterfall16-19% Earthquake 2x26-31% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Slurpuff builds →Flamethrower 2x37-44% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Alakazam builds →Psychic28-33% Shadow Ball 2x66-78% Dazzling Gleam16-19% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Doublade best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- Gyro Ball
- Power Trick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Claw
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Power Trick
- Shadow Claw
- Iron Head
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Gyro Ball
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Wide Guard
- Power Trick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Gyro Ball
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Wide Guard
- Power Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 HonedgeHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3144%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3144%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3015%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3015%MidSnowstorm
Step 2Doublade ✓Lake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostSnowstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostSnowstormor 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 SunGrass Lv.24MidIsland Scan (Wednesday)Akala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.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 OutskirtsSunGrass Lv.23MidIsland Scan (Wednesday)Akala OutskirtsMoonGrass Lv.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. Speed tells the real story. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves