Doublade Best Moveset
Elite physical bulk at 150 Defense with 110 Attack behind it. Steel and Ghost TermStab fires hard on slow 35 Speed cooldowns. The moveset is a fortress that retaliates. Aegislash's passive form-switching between 140 Attack and 140 Defense waits one evolution ahead.
Eviolite on a pre-evolution with 150 Defense in Gen VI (X & Y). Steel/Ghost typing hit hard with Shadow Sneak priority. Bulkier than some fully evolved Pokemon.
Best Moves
Best Build
Doublade best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Same Eviolite formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Swords Dance plus Shadow Sneak swept from behind 150 Defense. Two gens of the pre-evolution outperforming expectations.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword
- Swords Dance
- Gyro Ball
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Aegislash was available and strictly better. The same Eviolite trick that worked for Dusclops didn't work here because the evolution was too good.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
- Sacred Sword
Recommended Teammates
Doublade Weakness
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 |
What is Doublade Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Doublade
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% Scald11-12% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDauntlessshield ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Zamazenta builds →Crunch 2x25-29% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Doublade View Corviknight builds →U Turn2-2% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemVenusaurite NatureTimid Moves View Venusaur-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Doublade
You're catching Honedge first, not Doublade. Honedge appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
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 SwSh
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 HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 44%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 15%Snowstorm
Step 2Doublade ✓Lake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 25%Snowstormor evolve from Honedge (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into AegislashBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Aegislash egg.
You're catching Honedge first, not Doublade. Honedge appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Can't catch Doublade directly. Start with Honedge at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Honedge to Doublade is where the leveling time goes.
Base Stats
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.
Doublade Guide
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.
For a casual playthrough, Doublade works as a placeholder. Steel/Ghost coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Aegislash. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves