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Generation V · Move No. 538

Cotton Guard

Cotton Guard is a Grass-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Plant Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
10 PP
#0538 Cotton Guard
Overview

Move description

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically boosting its Defense stat.

Overview

Target
User

The user.

Overview

Effect

Raises the user’s Defense by three stages.

Battle mechanics

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Generation V Unova
Category No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority 0

Stat changes

Defense +3

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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Snatchable

History across games

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10 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Cotton Guard

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