What is a good moveset for Aegislash?

Question

If you have a good competitive moveset for Aegislash, post an answer below and upvote the best ones. Movesets for any of its pre-evolutions can also be shared on this thread.

Be sure to include full set details in your post, e.g. items, abilities, natures and EVs. Some detail, including the intended game mode for your set, is also appreciated. Access the full list of guidelines here.

Aegislash Pokédex and learnset for reference.

Comments

Plenty? I dont think so...

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http://pokemondb.net/pokebase/166196/metagame-speculation-thread-new-pokemon-of-gen-vi

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Aegislash is a bit of a hit or miss with Stance Change so I prefer an eviolite Doublade with Hairy Shed's staple moveset and protect instead of King's Shield.

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If you think about the amount of Knock Off nowadays, no item on Aegislash is a pretty decent option. People will usually suspect the Weakness Policy if they don't see the Leftovers and might avoid throwing supereffective moves. On top of that, no item also makes Knock Off no concern at all, unless it's from a Crawdaunt. (Life Orb Bisharp still has to 2HKO with Knock Off on a 252 HP Aegislash)

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muguet with another legendary prediction

Answer 1

Mixed Aegislash (I like mixed sweepers.)

Aegislash @ Life Orb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Bold Nature
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Iron Head
- Toxic

The idea here is that the Aegislash will use King's Shield and go to Shield mode. Then it will use Toxic. (Unless facing Steel or Poison.) Since it has not good speed it will use Toxic after the opponent attacks and Aegislash in Shield mode is hard to kill, even with a Ghost type. Shadow Ball is STAB and Iron Head is STAB and takes out Fairies.

Comments

since you are doing a mixed attacker.... why do you choose a nature that reduces one of your attacks? wouldnt make more sense to have a nature that reduces a stat you wont be using much? (i would recommend speed, but a defense might work too if you wanna go with a speedy aegislash..... i still dont like speedy aegislash tho)

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The nature is completely messed up
I agree with Cabasho

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Use shadow claw>shadow ball and go for a physical, or use flash cannon>iron head and go for a special. If you really want a mixed, go for a different nature.

Answer 2

Aegislash @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 152 HP / 252 Atk / 50 Def / 50 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword / Iron Head
- King's Shield
- Swords Dance

Answer 3

I have an Aegislash moveset that is sure to get it banned!

TOXIC STALLER MOVESET

Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- King's Shield
- Toxic
- Sacred Sword
- Attract

So, this one is a pretty dickish.

First off, in order to use this correctly, you need to know what to do and when you do it and be able to strategist with this moveset in battle.

The goal is to incapacitate your enemies by using toxic and possibly attract (which if you can use attract, then use it first, and not to mention attract can seriously complicate things for your opponent), and then spamming king's shield, and tanking attacks in shield form and healing back up with leftovers and spamming King's Shield when needed.

It is actually GOOD if Aegislash has really low speed!!! If Aegislash goes last in a turn, then he can stance change, get out a sacred sword, and then use King's Shield next turn to stance change before the opponent can attack, effectively getting rid of any opportunity to hit Aegislash while in blade form. Also, Aegislash's shield form is so bulky that it shouldn't be a problem tanking attacks due to being slower than the opponent.

I recommend trying this one out, because it can seriously SERIOUSLY do some damage to your opponents team! And even against Pokemon that have supereffective moves against it, it is still somewhat capable of doing a number on the opponent (although in this case I'd recommend having the evs into all defense and sp. defense).

Comments

In almost every situation, it's better to max HP than to split between each defensive stat. 252 HP EVs are indeed slightly less effective than 252 Def EVs at blocking physical attacks (or 252 SpD EVs for special attacks), but HP EVs affect *both* stats, which makes them almost universal on defensive Pokemon.

Also, attract is not a good move. Toxic is also lackluster on aegislash.

Answer 4

This set has won me so many battles in OU.

Doublade @ Eviolite
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 240 HP / 12 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword

Rock Slide against fire types, Swords Dance is obvious, Shadow Sneak for priority, and Sacred Sword if they are a Normal-type.

Answer 5

Doublade @ Eviolite
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Adamant / Lax Nature
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head / Gyro Ball
- Power Trick
- Shadow Sneak

This Guy has massive potential under the right circumstances. Swords Dance (+3 atk on base 110 stat) then Power Trick (still leaves you with base 110 def, which is till great). Now you can have Priority with Shadow sneak + a sharply (+3) base 150 attack or get massive damage with Gyro ball since Doublade is very slow or Iron Head for STAB.

Comments

Iron head and gyro ball are both stab

Answer 6

Slash (Aegislash) @ Shell Bell
Ability: Stance Change
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Gentle Nature
- King's Shield
- Flash Cannon
- Sacred Sword
- Night Slash

• King's Shield: use it a few times if you are fighting a super-effictive Pokemon
• Flash Cannon: covers Fairy types
• Sacred Sword: it's an awesome move
• Night Slash: good for criticals

I've never tried this, but I think this is good for Smogon Triples.

Comments

Why do you have flash cannon? Unless I'm mistaken, aegislash had iron head in gen 6. If it didn't, it definitely had gyro ball.

Answer 7

Specialized for Trick Room team
Aegislash @ Weakness Policy
EVs: 252 HP / 128 Atk / 128 SpD
Sassy / Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- King's Shield
- Sacred Sword
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Sneak

Really easy, works ridiculously well in a Trick Room based team thanks to its ridiculous defensive stats and overwhelming offensive ability. Even without EV investment, it doesn't struggle much against anything, Weakness Policy is there for coverage, in defensive form this isn't gonna get 1 hit by anything.

Team this with a Gothitelle/Rhyperior or a Mega Mawile in Trick Room set and it's deadly.

Comments

Don't split between your attack and defense stat. Just use max attack. Currently, you're wasting ev's AND not getting the full potential from your attacj stat.

Answer 8

Aegislalsh @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Def / 248 SpD
Careful Nature
-Toxic
-King's Shield
-Substitute
-Shadow Sneak

A great Toxic stall set! Drag out the poison and finish them of with priority Shadow Sneak. I once took out 3 Pokemon, and left the other 3 below half health and poisoned with this amazing set.

Answer 9

Doublade @ Eviolite
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword
- Iron Head

This thing is such a fun sweeper. The main goal is to set up a few Swords Dances and then Shadow Sneak all over the place (duh to the lack of speed investment). Its defense is through the roof and this thing can take Shadow Claws, Crunches, Earthquakes, and Flare Blitzes no problem, while the Eviolite means you can usually take at least one special attack and then bop whatever Dark or Normal type that hit you with a Sacred Sword. Iron Head doesn't serve much of a role but it's helpful for any Fairies you may encounter and it's a stronger STAB than Shadow Sneak.

Answer 10

Titanium Canon Moveset

This is just my Aegislash, mine tended to be a special attacker, so I made this move set, and now he is a wall

Aegislash @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 1 Spe
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Toxic
- Double Team

I'd suggest using a pp max on all of these moves, but if you can't you still NEED to max out King's Shield and Shadow Ball

I did not use Swords Dance, as that may leave you open to attacks in competitive battling, where there are no healing items. I used Toxic and not Will-O-Wisp, because it gets worse every turn. Double Team makes attacks rare to hit him and with his low speed stat, he would turn into sword form last, so moves would never cause too much damage, even if they did hit.

Comments

Why do you have 1 speed iv, despite no gyro ball? Also, toxic and double team aren't very good moves for aegislash

Answer 11

Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Sacred Sword
- Swords Dance
- King's Shield
- Shadow Sneak

Sacred Sword: I mean, he's a LITERAL SWORD!!! He needs this move!!!
Swords Dance: again, he's a sword. Not just that, he's a sword who can dance. It's in THE NAME, PEOPLE!!!
King's Shield: because he's a shield, too and it's his signature move.
Shadow Sneak: for STABing purposes and to sneak in the shadows of your victory.

Answer 12

Special Set, works better in doubles

Aegislash @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
Quiet / Modest Nature
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Wide Guard

A special Aegislash is much better in doubles as it is anti Intimidate and anti Will-o-Wisp

Comments

In almost every situation, it's better to max HP than to split between each defensive stat. 252 HP EVs are indeed slightly less effective than 252 Def EVs at blocking physical attacks (or 252 SpD EVs for special attacks), but HP EVs affect *both* stats, which makes them almost universal on defensive Pokemon.

Answer 13

Aegislash @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Docile / Quirky / Bashful Nature
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Sneak

Shadow Ball: STAB
Flash Cannon: STAB
Shadow Sneak: STAB, Priority

Say what you want, but I think a Special Attack Aegislash is better than a Physical set. You don't need much defense EVs, since you can scare off Physical sets with King's Shield. You want a nature that does not boost anything, and if the user tries to use a super effective move... BAM! Weakness Policy activated then you attack next and wreck everything. This set works quite well.

Comments

In almost every situation, it's better to max HP than to split between each defensive stat. 252 HP EVs are indeed slightly less effective than 252 Def EVs at blocking physical attacks (or 252 SpD EVs for special attacks), but HP EVs affect *both* stats, which makes them almost universal on defensive Pokemon.

Answer 14

for me, this set seems to work.

Aegislash @ Iron Ball / Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
Brave Nature
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Double Team / Destiny Bond
- Gyro Ball

King's Shield: Obviously...
shadow ball: STAB ghost move
Double Team/ Destiny Bond: either set up with Double Team, or just knock out opponent.
Gyro Ball: STAB steel. improved by nature and Iron Ball

let me explain:
King's Shield really only works if you go last. You're slow enough to take a hit in Shield form, then either attack with Gyro ball or Shadow Ball, or just set up with Double Team. when you're in Blade Form, use King's Shield to Shield form. Destiny bond only works a turn before you're K.O, so it can be annoying if you tank a hit next turn.

Comments

You have shadow ball when you could run shadow sneak or claw so you can get the max investment in attack. Also, spliting defenses makes you take hits worse than max hp, and you're also wasting ev's.

Answer 15

First time on the site, just wanted to share what I did
Aegislash is easily one of the best Pokémon to come out of X and Y. His defense and offense can beat down many of the strongest teams.

Aegislash @ Iron Ball
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Sassy nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Sacred Sword
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
- King's Shield
- Swords Dance / Toxic

Sacred Sword: Great fighting type move
Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball: STAB, Shadow Ball helps when burned but Aegislash isn’t made for SpAtk
Kings Shield: Signature move, needed on all Aegislash.
Swords Dance/Toxic: This guy is a sword; he is made for Swords Dance. (Lets him OHKO many strong Pokémon) Toxic is also good for keeping them damaged and you in Shield form.

This moveset is pretty self-explanatory. Sacred sword to beat fightings and darks (works great on mega lucario), and Shadow Claw gets the other ghosts and psychics. This Aegislash is meant to go last, so his defense holds up but is vulnerable in trick room because of it.

Answer 16

I'm gonna rewrite Aegislash.

Aegislash @ Life Orb
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Quiet Nature
- Air Slash
- Shadow Ball
- King's Shield
- Flash Cannon

Answer 17

Doublade @ Eviolite
Ability: No Guard
Level: 50
EVs: 124 HP / 252 Atk / 132 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Wide Guard
- Rock Slide
- Gyro Ball
- Shadow Claw

VGC set. Wide Guard stops spread moves. Rock Slide hits both opponents. Gyro Ball is strong STAB. Shadow Claw is also strong STAB.

Comments

I doubt this is better than aegislash, but I know nothing about vgc

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well aegislash has stance change which hinders its defensive use

Answer 18

Role: Physical Sweeper
Gen 6:

Aegislash @ Steel Gem
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Shadow Sneak
- King's Shield
- Sacred Sword
- Iron Head

Comments

Thought I would mention: You can't use the item Steel Gem in Gen 6, as all type gems barring the Normal Gem are only available in Gen 5.

Answer 19

Aegislash @ Life Orb
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Adamant Nature
- King's Shield
- Night Slash
- Sacred Sword
- Iron Head

King's Shield for protection, Night Slash for high critical hit ratio (since all my moves don't do too well against Psychic types too), Sacred Sword for dark type cover. Iron Head for the 30% Flinch Chance.

I've hoped I've helped!

Comments

Why night slash over shadow claw?

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Since shadow claw gets STAB, takes down psychic types, AND has a high critical hit ratio, you should use that instead of night slash. Shadow sneak is also an option

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Ageislash already isn't fast, but having not speed evs and no speed boosting nature makes it pretty slow, and if the only reason you are running iron head is for flinch, use something else, because it will rarely outspeed and even when it does it may not happen

Answer 20

Aegislash @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- King's Shield
- Iron Head
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance

King's Shield: duh
Iron Head: STAB
Shadow Sneak: STAB/Priority
Swords Dance: Boosts attack by two stages

Hoped I helped