Aegislash Collector’s Guide: Battle Styles #108

Character Intro

Aegislash from the Battle Styles set is a Rare Stage 2 Metal-type with 150 HP. It features the ability Stance Change and the attack Gigaton Bash, offering strategic versatility and solid durability.

Quick Facts

• HP: 150
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Doublade)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Its potent spectral powers allow it to manipulate others. It once used its powers to force people and Pokémon to build a kingdom to its liking.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Battle Styles set, card number 108.

• Ability — Stance Change: Switch this Aegislash with an Aegislash in your hand, keeping all attached cards and effects.
• Attack — Gigaton Bash: 70 damage, and during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from Pokémon VMAX attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: swsh5
• Card ID: swsh5-108
• Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
• Regulation symbol: E

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

• Stance Change provides flexible pivoting without losing attachments.
• Gigaton Bash offers targeted protection by blanking Pokémon VMAX damage on the following turn.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and top loader, keep away from sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching to maintain the artwork and structure.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Aegislash with its unique Stance Change and an attack that counters Pokémon VMAX damage, adding strategic depth to Metal-type decks.