Pokemon Guide
Honedge is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution line, typing, matchup profile and role across different Pokemon games. This guide covers Honedge’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Honedge guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Honedge is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. It is known for its role in its evolution family, its abilities and its matchup profile across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Honedge’s competitive value depends on the format, available moves, ability rules and team support. Its typing gives it clear strengths and weaknesses that matter in both casual and competitive play.
For Pokemon Champions and other modern formats, players should confirm current move, item and ruleset availability before locking a final build.
Here are the key facts to know about Honedge, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Honedge
#0679
Steel / Ghost
Sword Pokemon
2’07” / 0.8 m
80 cm
4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg
2.0 kg
No Guard
Use the stats section below to view Honedge’s base stat profile.
Honedge’s best moves can vary by game and format. These are useful and recognizable options to consider across Pokemon games.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
A useful option for Honedge across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and available move list.
Use the section below to view Honedge’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Honedge is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokemon. Its weaknesses, resistances and immunities shape how it performs in battle.
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Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Poison, Fighting
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Normal, Fighting, Poison
Honedge’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
One of Honedge’s abilities in supported Pokemon games. Its value depends on format, matchup and available battle rules.
Honedge evolves into Doublade at Level 35. Doublade evolves into Aegislash when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Honedge at Level 35
Stage 3
Evolves from Doublade with a Dusk Stone
Honedge’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation dropdown below for game-specific notes.
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Honedge had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Found in Kalos. |
 Pokemon Y |
Found in Kalos. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Available in Galar or obtained by evolution, trade or transfer depending on version and area. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Available in Galar or obtained by evolution, trade or transfer depending on version and area. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 4 at night and inside Lysandre Labs. |
| Game | Where to Find Honedge |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Honedge. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Honedge is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokemon.
Honedge is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Honedge’s abilities are No Guard.
Honedge’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Honedge.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Honedge.
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