Honedge

Honedge is a Steel- and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Honedge has a maximum CP of 1,571. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Honedge is Psycho Cut and Gyro Ball.

Honedge Stats and Max CP

135 ATK

139 DEF

128 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1571 CP

Lvl 40

1390 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

993 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

794 CP

Lvl 15 Research

595 CP

Honedge's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Steel-type

#198

Great League

#910

Honedge Type Chart

Honedge takes increased damage from:

Dark160.0%

Fire160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Ground160.0%

Honedge takes reduced damage from:

Normal24.4%

Poison24.4%

Bug39.1%

Dragon62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fighting62.5%

Flying62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Rock62.5%

Steel62.5%

Honedge best moveset

Psycho Cut + Gyro Ball

Psycho Cut

Gyro Ball

The best Steel-type moveset for Honedge is Psycho Cut and Gyro Ball (6.77 DPS, 78.4 TDO). In raids, Honedge ranks #198 among Steel-type attackers (F Tier).

4 of 4 matches

Data table

1.	Psycho Cut	Iron Head	5.58	6.78	78.6
2.	Psycho Cut	Gyro Ball	5.58	6.77	78.4
3.	Tackle	Gyro Ball	5.47	6.65	77.0
4.	Tackle	Iron Head	5.46	6.63	76.8

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Fast Attacks

Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗
Psycho Cut470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Psycho Cut has no special effects.
See Psycho Cut details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Gyro Ball has no special effects.
See Gyro Ball details page ↗
Iron Head60502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Iron Head has no special effects.
See Iron Head details page ↗

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Honedge's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Honedge's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Honedge has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Honedge CP Chart

At level 50, Honedge can reach 1,571 CP. The raid CP range is 742 to 794 without a weather boost or 927 to 993 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 556 to 595 CP.

Max CP	1571 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	556 CP - 595 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	742 CP - 794 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	742 CP - 794 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	927 CP - 993 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Honedge Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	19 CP	2	61 CP	3	103 CP
4	145 CP	5	187 CP	6	229 CP
7	271 CP	8	313 CP	9	355 CP
10	397 CP	11	437 CP	12	476 CP
13	516 CP	14	556 CP	15	595 CP
16	635 CP	17	675 CP	18	715 CP
19	754 CP	20	794 CP	21	834 CP
22	873 CP	23	913 CP	24	953 CP
25	993 CP	26	1032 CP	27	1072 CP
28	1112 CP	29	1152 CP	30	1191 CP
31	1211 CP	32	1231 CP	33	1251 CP
34	1271 CP	35	1291 CP	36	1310 CP
37	1330 CP	38	1350 CP	39	1370 CP
40	1390 CP	41	1407 CP	42	1425 CP
43	1443 CP	44	1461 CP	45	1479 CP
46	1497 CP	47	1516 CP	48	1534 CP
49	1553 CP	50	1571 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Honedge

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Honedge's Steel and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Honedge.

Steel

Ghost

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#679
Height	0.8 m
Weight	2 kg
Region	Generation 6
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Honedge	25 Candy	Doublade
Doublade	100 Candy	Aegislash Shield Forme

Honedge evolves into Doublade which costs 25 Candy.
Doublade evolves into Aegislash Shield Forme which costs 100 Candy.

Honedge family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Honedge in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Honedge

Doublade

Aegislash Shield Forme

Aegislash Sword Forme

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

Honedge's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m1′03″	0.4 m1′04″
XS	0.4 m1′04″	0.6 m2′00″
M	0.6 m2′00″	1 m3′03″
XL	1 m3′03″	1.2 m3′11″
XXL	1.2 m3′11″	1.4 m4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 15%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 30%
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Honedge Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Honedge from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Honedge in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Honedge

Honedge high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Honedge. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Honedge Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
X, Omega Ruby	Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.
Y, 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.
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Honedge in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Honedge in Pokémon GO are Psycho Cut and Gyro Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.77 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 78.4.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Honedge’s strengths and weaknesses?

Steel and Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Bug, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

How does Honedge perform in Raids?

Honedge ranks #198 among Steel-type attackers (F Tier).

What is Honedge’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Honedge’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,390 CP and 1,571 CP at Level 50.

Can Honedge be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Honedge can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Honedge Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Honedge cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Honedge?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Honedge: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, and Mega Chandelure.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Psycho Cut

Iron Head

5.58

6.78

78.6

Psycho Cut

Gyro Ball

5.58

6.77

78.4

Tackle

Gyro Ball

5.47

6.65

77.0

Tackle

Iron Head

5.46

6.63

76.8

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1571 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

556 CP - 595 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

742 CP - 794 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

742 CP - 794 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

927 CP - 993 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

19 CP

61 CP

103 CP

145 CP

187 CP

229 CP

271 CP

313 CP

355 CP

397 CP

437 CP

476 CP

516 CP

556 CP

595 CP

635 CP

675 CP

715 CP

754 CP

794 CP

834 CP

873 CP

913 CP

953 CP

993 CP

1032 CP

1072 CP

1112 CP

1152 CP

1191 CP

1211 CP

1231 CP

1251 CP

1271 CP

1291 CP

1310 CP

1330 CP

1350 CP

1370 CP

1390 CP

1407 CP

1425 CP

1443 CP

1461 CP

1479 CP

1497 CP

1516 CP

1534 CP

1553 CP

1571 CP

Pokédex Number

#679

Height

0.8 m

Weight

2 kg

Region

Generation 6

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Honedge

25 Candy

Doublade

100 Candy

Aegislash Shield Forme

XXS

XXL

0.39 m

0.4 m

0.8 m

1.2 m

1.4 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.392 m1′03″

0.4 m1′04″

0.6 m2′00″

1 m3′03″

1.2 m3′11″

XXL

1.2 m3′11″

1.4 m4′07″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

X, Omega Ruby

Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.

Y, 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.

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.

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.

Honedge Stats and Max CP

Honedge's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Honedge Type Chart

Honedge takes increased damage from:

Honedge takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Steel

Ghost

Evolution Chart

Honedge family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Honedge

Honedge high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Honedge in Pokémon GO?

What are Honedge’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Honedge perform in Raids?

What is Honedge’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Honedge be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Honedge Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Honedge?

Overview and stats

Honedge Stats and Max CP

Honedge's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Honedge Type Chart

Honedge takes increased damage from:

Honedge takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Steel

Ghost

Evolution Chart

Honedge family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Honedge

Honedge high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Honedge in Pokémon GO?

What are Honedge’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Honedge perform in Raids?

What is Honedge’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Honedge be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Honedge Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Honedge?