What to do with this Honedge I just caught

[Rhonu]

I was going through my usual digspot route and in MtMoon I encountered this Honedge:

 

 

I'm pretty new to the whole EV training business and I think it's decent but what do I know lol. I haven't decided yet what my team for the E4 is gonna be, would this Honedge make for a good pokemon in my final Kanto team and if yes, what EVs should I focus on and what moveset should I give it?

And is it a good alternative for Gengar or should I also get one of those?

[Bhimoso]

It's really good, tbh. I wish it had more def, it could sell to absurd extents (a similar one with way more def was sold today for 10 million pokedollars). This one is extremely good and I'd keep it and train it. It's a good alternative to Gengar for story.

 

However, Gengar's just insane for everything (story, pvp, bosses). I firmly believe it's the most useful pokemon in all of PRO due to the roles it can fill. I'd suggest you also get a Gengar in the future to fill your team and to use it to beat the Elite Four easily. His moveset and capabilities are just insane.

[Rhonu]

It's really good, tbh. I wish it had more def, it could sell to absurd extents (a similar one with way more def was sold today for 10 million pokedollars). This one is extremely good and I'd keep it and train it. It's a good alternative to Gengar for story.

 

However, Gengar's just insane for everything (story, pvp, bosses). I firmly believe it's the most useful pokemon in all of PRO due to the roles it can fill. I'd suggest you also get a Gengar in the future to fill your team and to use it to beat the Elite Four easily. His moveset and capabilities are just insane.

 

Oh wow I guess I got lucky today. I'm not desperate for money right now so I'll definitely keep it and train it up for the E4 and get a Gengar later. Any tips for what moveset to give Honedge and what EVs to focus on?

[Bhimoso]

Oh wow I guess I got lucky today. I'm not desperate for money right now so I'll definitely keep it and train it up for the E4 and get a Gengar later. Any tips for what moveset to give Honedge and what EVs to focus on?

 

I was checking Honedge's and his evolutions moveset. From what I've seen, for story:

If you're in story (getting badges), I suggest the moves: Swords Dance, Fury Cutter, Shadow Sneak, Aerial Ace, Night Slash, Iron Head, Sacred Sword.

 

Doublade (his evolution) has the same useful moves if we don't count tutor and TMs. These are good for Story Badges. For Elite 4, I recommend Shadow Sneak/Night Slash, Iron Head, Sacred Sword and Aerial Ace. This deals with most Elite 4 Stuff (in all of the 4)

 

If you fully evolve it to Aegislash, I recommend that you use Sacred Sword, Iron Head, Night Slash and King's Shield/Swords Dance for Elite 4 and Story.

These are example movesets he has. However, you can obtain the TM Shadow Ball in the Hall of Fame in Lavender Town (or ask that a friend purchases it in Lilycove Department Store) and teach it to him and substitute Night Slash for it. I hope this helps you :)

 

For PVP, Aegislash (its final evolution) has like 5 sets and it's incredibly broken. It can do way too much stuff. So we don't tackle that here for now.

[Rhonu]

I was checking Honedge's and his evolutions moveset. From what I've seen, for story:

If you're in story (getting badges), I suggest the moves: Swords Dance, Fury Cutter, Shadow Sneak, Aerial Ace, Night Slash, Iron Head, Sacred Sword.

 

Doublade (his evolution) has the same useful moves if we don't count tutor and TMs. These are good for Story Badges. For Elite 4, I recommend Shadow Sneak/Night Slash, Iron Head, Sacred Sword and Aerial Ace. This deals with most Elite 4 Stuff (in all of the 4)

 

If you fully evolve it to Aegislash, I recommend that you use Sacred Sword, Iron Head, Night Slash and King's Shield/Swords Dance for Elite 4 and Story.

These are example movesets he has. However, you can obtain the TM Shadow Ball in the Hall of Fame in Lavender Town (or ask that a friend purchases it in Lilycove Department Store) and teach it to him and substitute Night Slash for it. I hope this helps you :)

 

For PVP, Aegislash (its final evolution) has like 5 sets and it's incredibly broken. It can do way too much stuff. So we don't tackle that here for now.

 

Thank you so much, this is really helpful! I appreciate it.