Stance-Change

Stance-Change is a unique ability exclusive to the Pokémon Aegislash, introduced in Generation VI. It enables Aegislash to switch between its two forms: Shield Forme and Blade Forme, depending on the move it uses during battle.

Effects:

  1. Shield Forme:
  2. This is Aegislash's default form when it enters battle or uses the move King's Shield.
  3. In Shield Forme, Aegislash boasts higher defensive stats, with significant boosts to both Defense and Special Defense, allowing it to withstand enemy attacks more effectively.

  4. Blade Forme:

  5. Aegislash switches to Blade Forme when it uses a damaging move such as Shadow Ball or Sacred Sword.
  6. In Blade Forme, Aegislash exchanges its high defenses for increased offensive capabilities, boosting its Attack and Special Attack stats while lowering its defensive ones.

Additional

Effects

Flavor Texts

Pokémon with the Stance-Change ability

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Aegislash-Shield

681 - Steel, Ghost

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Aegislash-Blade

10026 - Steel, Ghost