Honedge (Japanese: ヒトツキ Hitotsuki) is a dual-type Steel/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into Doublade starting at level 35, which evolves into Aegislash when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Honedge with its sheath removed
Honedge is a Pokémon that resembles a sword from medieval times. Its body is a silver sword with a light gray hilt. Embedded in the hilt is a blue gem with a dark center that appears to be its eye. The blue eye is said to be the true form of Honedge. Attached to the pommel is a long, dark blue cloth with a swirl design in lighter blue at the tip; the tip of the sash splits into four tassels. The sash is known to suck the life energy out of anyone who dares to grab it by the hilt. Honedge's sheath is dark brown with curved lines resembling a triquetra across its surface. Near the top of the sheath are two rings and a hole that in conjunction with the shape of Honedge's blade create the illusion of a face, with eyes and a mouth. A third ring extends onto the hilt and encircles its actual eye. Honedge is said to have been born from a person's soul after they were killed by the sword that it resides in.
Evolution
Honedge evolves into Doublade, which evolves into Aegislash.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Central #117 | | Hoenn
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| X | Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force. |
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| Y | If anyone dares to grab its hilt, it wraps a blue cloth around that person's arm and drains that person's life energy completely. |
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| Omega Ruby | Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | If anyone dares to grab its hilt, it wraps a blue cloth around that person's arm and drains that person's life energy completely. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#330 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | Honedge's soul once belonged to a person who was killed a long time ago by the sword that makes up Honedge's body. |
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| Shield | The blue eye on the sword's handguard is the true body of Honedge. With its old cloth, it drains people's lives away. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Honedge is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Honedge in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Honedge in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honedge
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honedge
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds | Base HP: 46 | | | Base Attack: 70 | Base Defense: 53 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Honedge debuted in Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain, under the ownership of Argus Steel. It is his main Pokémon. Honedge reappeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Honedge appeared in A Meeting of Two Journeys!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It was used in his battle against Ash, but was defeated by Pikachu. It evolved into Doublade sometime before A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, and it evolved again into Aegislash sometime before Valuable Experience for All!.
A Honedge appeared in Searching for Chivalry!, under the ownership of Wikstrom.
In The Stolen Treasure, a Honedge appeared under the ownership of Tepen.
Minor appearances
Honedge made its main series debut in Performing with Fiery Charm!, under the ownership of a Performer. She used it during the Rookie Class Pokémon Showcase in Dendemille Town. It appeared again in Master Class is in Session!, being used by its Trainer in the Master Class Showcase in Gloire City.
A Trainer's Honedge appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.
Pokédex entries
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| XY106 | Honedge | Ash's Pokédex | Honedge, the Sword Pokémon. It is said that Honedge is actually a spirit living inside a sword. |
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Pokémon Generations
Two soldiers' Honedge appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. They were some of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Celosia owns a Honedge, which she used in conjunction with her Aegislash to possess Shauna. It first appeared in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't.
In the TCG
Main article: Honedge (TCG)Other appearances
Honedge makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. When the stage transitions to the Ironworks Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Steelix, Scizor, and Klinklang.
Trophy information
NA: The origin of this Pokémon is a great ghost tale: it's said that Honedge are ancient swords possessed by a departed spirit. Should people try to grab the sword, Honedge will attack them or wrap its sash around their arm, slowly draining the life energy from their body. Moral of the story: be careful around ancient swords.
PAL: There's a rather spooky tale behind this Pokémon's origins: apparently, it's an ancient sword possessed by a departed spirit. Honedge won't let anyone grip its hilt. If they try, it will attack them or wrap its sash around their arm and drain the life energy from their body! Yikes!
Trivia
Origin
Honedge appears to be based conceptually on a fully sentient, possessed magical sword. The fact that it starts off as an ordinary sword may mean it could be based on the bushido mythos behind katana use; katanas possessed the user samurai's soul and attacked of its own free will. In Japanese legends, any object left behind or forgotten by its owner can and will after a while become a tsukumogami, and most commonly in legends, swords or umbrellas were the ones to attack humans. Considering it drains the life of those who wield it, it may have also been based on the cursed tyrfing. Visually, considering its build and hilt, Honedge seems to be based on either a spatha, claymore, or possibly jian sword, with its own scabbard and tassel-like prehensile limb. The design on both Honedge and Doublade's sheath resembles that of a triquetra, clearly depicted on Honedge and more ornately designed on Doublade's. Its shiny form resembles a blood-soaked sword.
Name origin
Honedge may be a combination of hone, one, and edge.
Hitotsuki may be a combination of 一つ hitotsu (one) and 突き tsuki (stab, lunge, or thrust) or 憑き tsuki (spirit possession).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | ब्लेडेक Bladeck | From blade and एक ek |  Russian | Хонедж Khonedzh | Transcription of English name |  Thai | ฮิโตทซึกิ Hitotsueki | Transcription of Japanese name |
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References
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