Aegislash (Pokémon)


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Aegislash (Japanese: ギルガルド Gillgard) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from when exposed to a Dusk Stone. It is the final form of.

Aegislash has the ability to change forms during battle, depending on the moves it is using.

Biology
Aegislash's body resembles a golden sword with the blade pointing downwards. The edge of the blade is white and somewhat serrated near the tip. Its single eye, which is purple with a white, linear pupil, sits where the blade meets the hilt, where it is surrounded by black coloration. The handle is thick at its base, tapers as it progresses to the end, and is striated. Two cloth-like arms emerge from the sides of the hilt. Each arm is primarily black and ends in lavender, transitioned by a slight whorl between the two colors. It carries an ornate shield in at least one of its arms, usually the left arm.

Aegislash is capable of in the middle of battle, depending on what moves it uses. It carries out offensive moves in its Blade Forme, in which it carries its shield in its left arm and exposes its blade, which it uses to slash its opponents. Defensive moves are performed in its Shield Forme, in which it holds its shield up in front of its blade, with both of its arms crossed behind the shield.

It is said to be able to detect the innate qualities of leadership; legend has it that whoever Aegislash recognizes as a worthy leader is destined to become king. Indeed, this Pokémon has attended and served generations of kings. It is also known to use its spectral power to manipulate people and Pokémon alike. Aegislash is the only known Pokémon that can learn.

Major appearances
Aegislash debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It was his main Pokémon, often used by him for transportation.

Aegislash made its main series debut in Valuable Experience for All!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It was revealed to have evolved from a sometime before the episode.

Minor appearances
An Aegislash appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Celosia of Team Flare owns an Aegislash, which she used in conjunction with her to possess  in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, which it was in her Shield Forme. She later battled against Korrina's Lucario in both her Shield and Blade Forme in Lucky Lucario Was Here. Later she was used to possess numerous s and later possessed the Vaniville Town residents before they escaped. During the final battle in Xerneas Gives, after 's Kitty defeated Celosia's, Aegislash attempted to attack them only to be defeated by Korrina's Lucario, knocking both it and its trainer out.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Aegislash appears as a.

NPC appearances

 * Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: An Aegislash in Noe Town has the name Gilbrand, a reference to a shield and sword.

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Trivia

 * Shield Forme Aegislash has the highest base stat of all  Pokémon, is tied with  for the highest base  of all Ghost type Pokémon, and is tied with  and  for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Steel type Pokémon.
 * No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Aegislash and its.
 * Aegislash, along with its, were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.

Origin
Aegislash appears to be based on a possessed sword and shield. Its disposition to sense an owner's potential as leaders and kings, seems to draw inspiration from the ideas of mythical swords of European legend, chiefly Excalibur.

Name origin
Aegislash is a combination of  ('s shield in Greek mythology) and slash.

Gillgard may be a combination of  or gild (to cover with a layer of gold), 斬る kiru (to slay with a blade) or kill, and guard.