Flavor Text |
![Aegislash Sprite](/pokedex-swsh/icon/681.png) | Sword | In this defensive stance, Aegislash uses its steel body and a force field of spectral power to reduce the damage of any attack. |
Shield | Its potent spectral powers allow it to manipulate others. It once used its powers to force people and Pokémon to build a kingdom to its liking. | ![Aegislash Sprite](/pokedex-swsh/icon/681-b.png) | Sword | This stance is dedicated to offense. It can cleave any opponent with the strength and weight of its steel blade. |
Shield | Once upon a time, a king with an Aegislash reigned over the land. His Pokémon eventually drained him of life, and his kingdom fell with him. |
Standard Level Up |
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Evolve |
King's Shield |
![King's Shield - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![King's Shield: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also lowers the Attack stat of any attacker that makes direct contact. |
— |
King's Shield |
![King's Shield - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![King's Shield: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also lowers the Attack stat of any attacker that makes direct contact. |
— |
Head Smash |
![Head Smash - Rock-type](/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Head Smash: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
150 |
80 |
5 |
-- |
The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly. |
— |
Aerial Ace |
![Aerial Ace - Flying-type](/pokedex-bw/type/flying.gif) |
![Aerial Ace: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
— |
Metal Sound |
![Metal Sound - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Metal Sound: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
85 |
40 |
-- |
A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
— |
Slash |
![Slash - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Slash: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
— |
Night Slash |
![Night Slash - Dark-type](/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Night Slash: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
— |
Retaliate |
![Retaliate - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Retaliate: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased. |
— |
Iron Defense |
![Iron Defense - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Defense: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
— |
Iron Head |
![Iron Head - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Head: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
— |
Power Trick |
![Power Trick - Psychic-type](/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Power Trick: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat. |
— |
Swords Dance |
![Swords Dance - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Swords Dance: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat. |
— |
Sacred Sword |
![Sacred Sword - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Sacred Sword: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
90 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks by slicing with a long horn. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage. |
— |
Tackle |
![Tackle - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Tackle: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
40 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
— |
Fury Cutter |
![Fury Cutter - Bug-type](/pokedex-bw/type/bug.gif) |
![Fury Cutter: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
40 |
95 |
20 |
-- |
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
— |
Shadow Sneak |
![Shadow Sneak - Ghost-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Shadow Sneak: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
40 |
100 |
30 |
-- |
The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
— |
Autotomize |
![Autotomize - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Autotomize: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat. |
Technical Machine Attacks |
|
TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
![Hyper Beam - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Hyper Beam: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM09 |
Giga Impact |
![Giga Impact - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Giga Impact: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM12 |
Solar Blade |
![Solar Blade - Grass-type](/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Solar Blade: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
125 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light and fills a blade with the light's energy, attacking the target on the next turn. |
TM16 |
Screech |
![Screech - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Screech: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
85 |
40 |
-- |
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
TM18 |
Reflect |
![Reflect - Psychic-type](/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Reflect: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
TM21 |
Rest |
![Rest - Psychic-type](/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Rest: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
TM22 |
Rock Slide |
![Rock Slide - Rock-type](/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Slide: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
90 |
10 |
30 |
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
TM24 |
Snore |
![Snore - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Snore: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
TM25 |
Protect |
![Protect - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Protect: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM31 |
Attract |
![Attract - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Attract: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
TM33 |
Rain Dance |
![Rain Dance - Water-type](/pokedex-bw/type/water.gif) |
![Rain Dance: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
TM34 |
Sunny Day |
![Sunny Day - Fire-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fire.gif) |
![Sunny Day: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
TM39 |
Facade |
![Facade - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Facade: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
TM43 |
Brick Break |
![Brick Break - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Brick Break: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
![Shadow Claw - Ghost-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Shadow Claw: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
![Psycho Cut - Psychic-type](/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Psycho Cut: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily. |
TM76 |
Round |
![Round - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Round: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
TM79 |
Retaliate |
![Retaliate - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Retaliate: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased. |
TM94 |
False Swipe |
![False Swipe - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![False Swipe: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
40 |
100 |
40 |
-- |
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
TM95 |
Air Slash |
![Air Slash - Flying-type](/pokedex-bw/type/flying.gif) |
![Air Slash: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
75 |
95 |
15 |
30 |
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
![Brutal Swing - Dark-type](/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Brutal Swing: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
Technical Record Attacks |
|
TR00 |
Swords Dance |
![Swords Dance - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Swords Dance: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat. |
TR20 |
Substitute |
![Substitute - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Substitute: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
TR21 |
Reversal |
![Reversal - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Reversal: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
TR26 |
Endure |
![Endure - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Endure: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
![Sleep Talk - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Sleep Talk: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
![Shadow Ball - Ghost-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Shadow Ball: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
TR46 |
Iron Defense |
![Iron Defense - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Defense: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
![Gyro Ball - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Gyro Ball: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power. |
TR53 |
Close Combat |
![Close Combat - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Close Combat: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
![Flash Cannon - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Flash Cannon: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
TR74 |
Iron Head |
![Iron Head - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Head: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
Usable Max Moves |
|
Max Flutterby |
![Max Flutterby - Bug-type](/pokedex-bw/type/bug.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
90 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Max Strike |
![Max Strike - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
150(Phy)/150(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
Max Knuckle |
![Max Knuckle - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
100 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats. |
Max Phantasm |
![Max Phantasm - Ghost-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
120(Phy)/130(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat. |
Max Airstream |
![Max Airstream - Flying-type](/pokedex-bw/type/flying.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
110(Phy)/130(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats. |
Max Mindstorm |
![Max Mindstorm - Psychic-type](/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns. |
Max Rockfall |
![Max Rockfall - Rock-type](/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
150 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
Max Darkness |
![Max Darkness - Dark-type](/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
Max Overgrowth |
![Max Overgrowth - Grass-type](/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
140 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. |
Max Steelspike |
![Max Steelspike - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
130(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
Max Guard |
![Max Guard - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
|
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Transfer Only Moves (Details) |
|
Toxic |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/poison.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
90 |
10 |
-- |
Gen VII TM06 |
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
Double Team |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
Gen VII TM32 |
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
Swagger |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
85 |
15 |
-- |
Gen VII TM87 |
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. |
Confide |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
100 |
Gen VII TM100 |
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Magnet Rise |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
Shock Wave |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
Spite |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
After You |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
Laser Focus |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
Rock Smash |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
40 |
100 |
15 |
50 |
Gen VI TM94 (XY) HM06 (ΩRαS) |
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Cut |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
50 |
95 |
30 |
-- |
Gen VI HM01 |
The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |