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Honedge is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kalos region (#679, Generation 6). With a max CP of 1,571 and base stats of 135/139/128 (Atk/Def/Sta), Honedge has a total stat product of 402.
Honedge is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Normal, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type attacks. Honedge is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon. Honedge can currently be hatched from 10km eggs.
Stats
Moves
Fast Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Tackle (10 DPS), while Psycho Cut generates energy the fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Honedge as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsHonedge is not currently available as a raid boss. When Honedge returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Honedge from raids would have 794 CP at level 20, or 993 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Honedge
Honedge is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Honedge
Honedge can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Honedge can currently be hatched from 10km eggs, and the hatched Honedge has a chance to be shiny.
Walking Honedge as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Honedge Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Honedge in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Honedge from raids or eggs will show 794 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Honedge is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon with a stat total of 402. With its bulk spread of 139 Defense and 128 Stamina, Honedge has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves when using Honedge. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Honedge's performance.
Honedge's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.
Should I Invest in Honedge?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Honedge is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon with base stats of 135/139/128 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,571. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Honedge may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.