Ability Shield
Effect
When held by a Pokémon, this item prevents the holder's Ability from being changed, suppressed, or ignored by other Pokémon's moves or Abilities. This includes moves like Gastro Acid, Worry Seed, and Simple Beam, as well as Abilities like Mold Breaker.
Cost$20,000
Sell$10,000
OU Usage0.3%
Games1 titles
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IXAn item to be held by a Pokémon. This shield protects the holder from having its Ability changed or suppressed by other Pokémon.
Ability Shield Availability by Game
Gen I
Red/BlueYellow
Gen II
Gold/SilverCrystal
Gen III
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
Gen IV
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Gen V
Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2
Gen VI
X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Gen VII
Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee
Gen VIII
Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Gen IX
Scarlet/Violet
Ability Shield in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | とくせいガード |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Bouclier Talent |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Fähigk.-Schild |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Escudo Habilidad |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Abiliscudo |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 특성가드 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 特性護具 |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 特性护具 |