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Generation V · Move No. 470

Guard Split

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

Psychic Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
10 PP
#0470 Guard Split
Overview

Move description

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Averages the user’s unmodified Defense with the target’s unmodified Defense; the value becomes the unmodified Defense for both Pokémon. Unmodified Special Defense is averaged the same way.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation V Unova
Category Unique effect
Priority 0

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect

History across games

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10 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Guard Split

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