Honedge

🎯 Best Counters Against Honedge

Top Pokémon to use when battling Honedge in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
9	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
10	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532

📖 Complete Honedge Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Honedge (#679) is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,590 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Honedge has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Honedge in 2026.

📊 Honedge Stats Analysis

Honedge's Attack stat is 135 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Honedge may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 139 Defense (Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 402. Trainers should be mindful of Honedge's limited bulk. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Honedge's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Honedge Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Honedge depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Psycho Cut (Fast) with Iron Head (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Honedge has 2 Fast Attacks and 2 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Honedge PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Honedge can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost types.

Master League

In Master League, Honedge faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Honedge Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Honedge's effectiveness depends on its typing and 135 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Honedge use Fire, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Honedge in Pokémon GO

Honedge can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Honedge Evolution Guide

Honedge is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Honedge (#679) ← current
• Doublade (#680) — 25 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Honedge in Pokémon GO

Shiny Honedge is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Honedge gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (927 - 993 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Honedge

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.