Type matchups
Damage Doublade takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
As a Steel/Ghost type, Doublade has 4 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 3 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Steel/Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 59
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 150
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 49
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 448
Doublade has a base stat total of 448, higher than 44% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (150). With Attack (110) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 59 HP, 150 Defense and 49 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Doublade's only ability is No Guard.
How to beat Doublade
Doublade takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Poison moves have no effect on it and Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Chi-Yu hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Steel and Ghost moves. Kingambit hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Steel and Ghost moves. Greninja hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Steel and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Doublade is the middle stage of its line (Honedge → Doublade → Aegislash): it evolves from Honedge and into Aegislash.
Best counters to Doublade
Frequently asked questions
What is Doublade weak to?
As a Steel/Ghost type, Doublade takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves.
What is Doublade resistant to?
Doublade resists Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Poison.
What are the best counters to Doublade?
Strong type-based picks include Chi-Yu, Kingambit and Greninja, which hit Doublade with super-effective attacks.