Stance Change
Effect in Pokémon Champions
The Pokémon changes into its Blade Forme when it attacks and changes into its Shield Forme when it uses the move King’s Shield.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 6–9
- Introduced in Gen 6
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Aegislash100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Aegislash100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Pokémon with this ability (not in the SV Pokédex)1 Pokémon
Aegislash
They do not appear in Scarlet & Violet, so they have no individual pages here. Based on Generation 8 data.
FAQ
What does Stance Change do?
The Pokémon changes into its Blade Forme when it attacks and changes into its Shield Forme when it uses the move King’s Shield.
Which Pokémon have Stance Change?
No Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet has it. Up to Generation 8, 1 Pokémon had it, including Aegislash.