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Once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch this Pokémon with an Aegislash in your hand. (Any cards attached to this Pokémon, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on the new Pokémon.)
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
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Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon and the final evolution of Honedge, depicting a spectral sword-and-shield being said to have served alongside kings of old as a royal guardian. According to lore, it is drawn to those with the…
“Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon.”
Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon and the final evolution of Honedge, depicting a spectral sword-and-shield being said to have served alongside kings of old as a royal guardian. According to lore, it is drawn to those with the disposition to be leaders and can sense who is fit to rule, and the flavor text notes its spectral powers were once used to manipulate people and Pokémon into building a kingdom to its liking. It famously switches between a defensive Shield Forme and an offensive Blade Forme depending on whether it is attacking or guarding, embodying the balance of sword and shield.
The Japanese name ギルガルド (Girugarudo) is generally understood to combine elements evoking 'guild' or a regal/knightly sound with 'guard,' fitting its role as a royal sentinel and protector. The English name 'Aegislash' merges 'aegis' (the protective shield associated with Greek mythology, here reflecting its shield form) with 'slash' (referencing its sword form). Together the name captures its dual identity as both blade and shield.
Same Pokémon, different artwork within XY.
The Aegislash cards already in your collection.
Every Aegislash print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.
