Guard Spec

Guard Spec

Effect

Used on a party Pokémon in battle : Protects the target’s stats from being lowered for the next five turns. Increases happiness by 1/1/0.

Cost$1,500
Sell$750
Fling Power30 BP
Games13 titles
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIPrevents stat reduction when used in battle.
Gen IVAn item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer’s party Pokémon for five turns after use.
Gen VAn item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer’s party Pokémon for five turns after use.
Gen VIAn item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer’s party Pokémon for five turns after it is used in battle.
Gen VIIAn item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer’s party Pokémon for five turns after it is used in battle.
Gen VIIIAn item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer’s party Pokémon for five turns after it is used in battle.

Guard Spec Price History

GameBuy PriceSell Price
RGBY/RBYGSCRSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASPEBDSP$700$350
SMUSUMSwSh$1,500$750
SV$1,500$375

Guard Spec in Spin-Off Games

GameDescription
Pokémon Masters EXIn Pokémon Masters EX, Guard Spec. can only be used by certain sync pairs who have it as an item move. Name Category MP (uses) Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair(s) Guard Spec. Status 2 Allied side — Applies the Stat Reduction Defense effect to the allied field of play. Brycen-Man & Zoroark

Guard Spec 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

Guard Spec in Other Languages

LanguageName
🇯🇵Japanese (Kana)エフェクトガード
🇰🇷Korean이펙트가드
🇹🇼Chinese (Traditional)能力防守
🇫🇷FrenchGarde-Stats
🇩🇪GermanMegablock
🇪🇸SpanishProtección X
🇮🇹ItalianSuperguardia
🇯🇵Japanese (Kanji)エフェクトガード
🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)能力防守

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