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Generation IV · Move No. 385

Guard Swap

Guard Swap 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
#0385 Guard Swap
Overview

Move description

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

User swaps its Defense and Special Defense modifiers with the target.

Battle mechanics

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

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Pokemon Center in front of Stadium at Wyndon (30000)

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Interactions

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

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move Ignores Substitute

History across games

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13 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Guard Swap

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