Doublade (#0680) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP59119–166228–322

Atk110103–178202–350

Def150139–222274–438

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD4948–11192–216

Spe3536–9567–185

Total448Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Doublade outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Fire2×Ghost2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 2 types

WaterElectric

Abilities

No Guard
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0679HonedgeSteelGhost
1. Level 35#0680DoubladeSteelGhost
  1. Use Dusk Stone#0681AegislashSteelGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

12Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

16Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

20SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

24Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

28RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

32Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

38Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

44Power TrickUser swaps Attack and Defense.PsychicStatus——10

50Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

56Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

TM / HM / TR 27

TM12Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM69Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

Tutor 1

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Sword Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#118Galar#331Lumiose#072

The two swords employ a strategy of rapidly alternating between offense and defense to bring down their prey.
Shield
Honedge evolves into twins. The two blades rub together to emit a metallic sound that unnerves opponents.
Sword
The complex attack patterns of its two swords are unstoppable, even for an opponent greatly accomplished at swordplay.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
When Honedge evolves, it divides into two swords, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ニダンギル
Japanese (romaji): Nidangill
Korean: 쌍검킬
Chinese (Traditional): 雙劍鞘
Chinese (Simplified): 双剑鞘
French: Dimoclès
German: Duokles
Spanish: Doublade
Italian: Doublade

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 157
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 4 areas

Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 3 areas

Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40