Doublade

Doublade is the middle-stage evolution of the Steel/Ghost-type line, evolving from Honedge and later into Aegislash, and is categorized as the Sword Pokémon. It consists of a pair of possessed swords that communicate telepathically and coordinate intricate, rapidly alternating offensive and defensive maneuvers to overwhelm prey. Like the rest of its line, it is said to be a haunted blade whose spectral nature makes it a dangerous and unpredictable battler.

The Japanese name ニダンギル (Nidangiru) breaks down into 二段 (nidan, meaning 'two-step' or 'two-stage') and 斬る (kiru/giru, 'to slash' or 'to cut'), referencing both its dual-blade form and its evolutionary middle stage. The English name 'Doublade' is a portmanteau of 'double' (for its pair of swords) and 'blade,' reflecting the same twin-sword concept.