Can You Catch Shiny Honedge, Shiny Doublade, and Shiny Aegislash (Both Forms) in Pokemon GO?

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21-07-2025

Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company)
The Steel and Ghost-type trio from the Kalos region—Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash—have officially made their Pokemon GO debut during the Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales event kicking off on July 22, 2025.
With their sleek design and competitive appeal, many players are eager to know: Can you get their shiny versions, including both Shield and Blade Aegislash forms, in the game right now?
In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO along with Shiny Doublade, and Shiny Aegislash. Let's break it down.
Honedge Line Arrives in Pokemon GO
Here's how the evolutionary line is introduced:
- Honedge: Featured in Tier 1 raids and as a GO Battle League (GBL) reward from Rank 6+ during the event, and Rank 16+ after.
- Doublade: Evolves from Honedge using 25 Honedge Candy.
- Aegislash: Evolves from Doublade with 100 additional Honedge Candy. Both Shield and Blade forms are available, staying true to its original game mechanics.
Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash Shiny Availability: What's Catchable?
Can You Get a Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO?
No. As of July 2025, you cannot get Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO as it has not been released. All Honedge—whether caught in raids, earned via GBL rewards, or traded—will appear in their standard form (blue and silver).
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- Status: Not shiny-available
When can you get Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO?
As of writing this article, there is no confirmed date for the release of Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO yet. Typically, Niantic introduces shiny forms months (or even a year) after debuting new species.
Can you get Shiny Doublade and Aegislash in Pokemon GO?
Unfortunately, it's a no here too. You cannot get Shiny Honedge in Pokemon GO. WSince Pokemon GO doesn't allow evolved Pokemon to turn shiny unless the base form already is, shiny Doublade and shiny Aegislash in Pokemon GO are also unavailable.
Current Shiny Status of Honedge Family in Pokemon GO(July 2025)
Pokemon
Shiny Available?
Notes
Honedge
❌ Not Available
Debuted during Steel and Scales event
Doublade
❌ Not Available
Only via evolution from non-shiny Honedge
Aegislash (Shield/Blade)
❌ Not Available
Both forms available, neither shiny-enabled
Aegislash's Unique Forms in Pokemon GO: Shield and Blade
Aegislash brings a unique mechanic into Pokemon GO—two forms with distinct combat stats:
- Shield Forme: Prioritizes defense.
- Blade Forme: Focuses on offensive power.
While both forms can be used in the game, neither can be found in their shiny version yet. If shiny Aegislash gets added in the future, it's expected that both forms will receive the shiny treatment at once.
So, When Will Shiny Honedge Be Released?
As mentioned earlier, there's no official announcement yet, but based on past patterns, players might expect shiny Honedge to arrive in late 2025 or sometime in 2026—likely during a special event or seasonal update.
Niantic tends to hold off on shiny debuts to keep the excitement rolling in waves.
Also read:
Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Steel and Scales Event Guide: All Bonuses, Pokemon and Shiny Debuts, Best Tips and Tricks, and More
While you can enjoy using Aegislash in battles or flexing its dual forms, don't expect to see a shiny version just yet. Keep grinding raids and GBL for now—but keep your eyes peeled. When the shiny versions do appear, they'll no doubt become some of the most sought-after Steel- and Ghost-types in GO.
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