#0679 · Gen 6 · 325 BST
Honedge
An early-evolution Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with strong 100 base Defense. Common ability: No Guard.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/90/108/49/51/43
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/145/167/95/97/88
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Honedge
Honedge is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with a Base Stat Total of 325. An early-evolution Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with strong 100 base Defense. Common ability: No Guard.
Best stat: Defense (100 base)
Honedge's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 28 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- No Guard
How to use Honedge competitively
Open the damage calculator with Honedge selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Honedge appears in the species dropdown. Drop Honedge into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0679 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Type | Steel / Ghost |
| Abilities | No Guard |
| Base Stat Total | 325 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 80 / 100 / 35 / 37 / 28 |