Honedge
Steel/Ghost-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Doublade for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Iron Head
Same-type attack bonus on Iron Head. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Honedge takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 402
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Eggs
- 10 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 794 CP
Honedge moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Costumes & special forms 1
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Honedge raid guide
Best counters against Honedge
How to get Honedge
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 10 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 32 | 1,201 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,300 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 760 | 814 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 946 | 1,012 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 760 | 814 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 575 | 615 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 760 | 814 |
Is Honedge good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Honedge has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (139 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 61 |
| Lv 3 | 103 |
| Lv 4 | 145 |
| Lv 5 | 187 |
| Lv 6 | 229 |
| Lv 7 | 271 |
| Lv 8 | 313 |
| Lv 9 | 355 |
| Lv 10 | 397 |
| Lv 11 | 437 |
| Lv 12 | 476 |
| Lv 13 | 516 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 556 |
| Lv 15 | 595 |
| Lv 16 | 635 |
| Lv 17 | 675 |
| Lv 18 | 715 |
| Lv 19 | 754 |
| Lv 20 | 794 |
| Lv 21 | 834 |
| Lv 22 | 873 |
| Lv 23 | 913 |
| Lv 24 | 953 |
| Lv 25 | 993 |
| Lv 26 | 1,032 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,072 |
| Lv 28 | 1,112 |
| Lv 29 | 1,152 |
| Lv 30 | 1,191 |
| Lv 31 | 1,211 |
| Lv 32 | 1,231 |
| Lv 33 | 1,251 |
| Lv 34 | 1,271 |
| Lv 35 | 1,291 |
| Lv 36 | 1,310 |
| Lv 37 | 1,330 |
| Lv 38 | 1,350 |
| Lv 39 | 1,370 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,390 |
| Lv 41 | 1,407 |
| Lv 42 | 1,425 |
| Lv 43 | 1,443 |
| Lv 44 | 1,461 |
| Lv 45 | 1,479 |
| Lv 46 | 1,497 |
| Lv 47 | 1,516 |
| Lv 48 | 1,534 |
| Lv 49 | 1,553 |
| Lv 50 | 1,571 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0679
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 2.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0679_POKEMON_HONEDGE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Honedge in Pokemon GO?
Honedge's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Iron Head (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Honedge's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Honedge takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Normal, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Honedge's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Honedge reaches 1,571 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,390 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Honedge?
A perfect 15/15/15 Honedge shows 794 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 993 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Honedge in Pokemon GO?
Honedge spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 10 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Honedge be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Honedge is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.