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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-08)
Aegislash's Stance Change lets it pivot between Shield and Blade forms, naturally checking Archaludon and Venusaur-Mega—two of the most common presences in the current metagame. Seven full immunities (Normal, Fighting, Poison) and heavy resistances (Bug 0.25x) make it a difficult target to break with physical offense, and the form shift pushes its Defense to overwhelming levels. That defensive profile explains its high draft rate in tournament play.
Playstyle:In singles, the move ordering flows from Stance Change. Shadow Sneak at 24.3% is the only priority move usable in Shield form, taking out weakened targets or securing revenge kills. King's Shield at 19.4% blocks physical hits and drops the foe's Attack, anchoring the defensive side. Once shifted to Blade form, Poltergeist (14.3%) and Sacred Sword (10.1%) handle Ghost- and Fairy-type targets, while Swords Dance at 9.8% breaks past dedicated walls. Leftovers (37%) and Spell Tag (25.2%) sustain the form-switching loop through passive recovery.
At 0.94% usage and rank 71, Aegislash is nearly absent from doubles play. The format demands tools that protect allies—Wide Guard shows up at only 5.8%, and King's Shield only blocks a single target. Poltergeist (19.4%) and Iron Head (11.4%) hit hard in Blade form, but the Stance Change turn order is more easily exploited in doubles when faster foes can punish the forced commit before the pivot completes.