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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Battle items}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Battle items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|{{pdollar}}700|{{pdollar}}350}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|{{pdollar}}700|{{pdollar}}350}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{pdollar}}1,500|{{pdollar}}750}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{pdollar}}1,500|{{pdollar}}750}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|{{pdollar}}700|{{pdollar}}350}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{pdollar}}1,500|{{pdollar}}375}}
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At [[Join Avenue]]'s Market, Guard Spec. can be bought in dozens at {{PDollar}}6300 each, which equates to {{PDollar}}525 per Guard Spec..


===Effect===
===Effect===
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When used on a Pokémon from the [[Bag]] during battle, it creates {{m|Mist}} on that Pokémon's side of the field as long as it is in battle.
When used on a Pokémon from the [[Bag]] during battle, it creates {{m|Mist}} on that Pokémon's side of the field as long as it is in battle.


The mist makes the Pokémon from opponent's [[status move]]s that lower the target's stats (such as {{m|Growl}} and {{m|String Shot}}). It has no effect on damaging moves that have additional effects to lower stats (such as {{m|Aurora Beam}} or {{m|Psychic}}).
The mist protects the Pokémon from opponent's [[status move]]s that lower the target's stats (such as {{m|Growl}} and {{m|String Shot}}). It has no effect on damaging moves that have [[additional effect]]s to lower stats (such as {{m|Aurora Beam}} or {{m|Psychic}}).


====Generation II====
====Generation II====
When used on a Pokémon from the [[Bag]] during battle, it creates {{m|Mist}} on that Pokémon's side of the field as long as it is in battle (although it can be passed by {{m|Baton Pass}}). It also increases the Pokémon's [[friendship]] a little.
When used on a Pokémon from the [[Bag]] during battle, it creates {{m|Mist}} on that Pokémon's side of the field as long as it is in battle (although it can be passed by {{m|Baton Pass}}).


The mist makes the Pokémon immune to the stat-lowering effects of other Pokémon's moves (both damaging and status moves). It does not prevent the user from decreasing their own stats with their own moves (such as a non-{{t|Ghost}}-type Pokémon using {{m|Curse}}).
The mist makes the Pokémon immune to the stat-lowering effects of other Pokémon's moves (both damaging and status moves). It does not prevent the user from decreasing its own stats with its own moves (such as a non-{{t|Ghost}}-type Pokémon using {{m|Curse}}).


====Generation III onward====
====Generation III onward====
When used on a Pokémon from the [[Bag]] during battle, it creates {{m|Mist}} on that Pokémon's side of the field for 5 turns (even if the original Pokémon leaves the field). It also increases the Pokémon's [[friendship]] a little.
When used on a Pokémon from the [[Bag]] during battle, it creates {{m|Mist}} on that Pokémon's side of the field for 5 turns (even if the original Pokémon leaves the field). It also increases the Pokémon's [[friendship]] a little.


The mist makes the Pokémon immune to the stat-lowering effects of other Pokémon's moves and Abilities. It does not prevent the user from decreasing their own stats with their own moves (such as a non-{{t|Ghost}}-type Pokémon using {{m|Curse}}).
The mist makes the Pokémon immune to the stat-lowering effects of other Pokémon's moves and Abilities. It does not prevent the user from decreasing its own stats with its own moves (such as a non-{{t|Ghost}}-type Pokémon using {{m|Curse}}).
 
===Wonder Launcher===
[[File:Bag Guard Spec. WL Sprite.png]] The Guard Spec. appears as a [[Wonder Launcher]] item. It costs 3 points to use.


===Description===
===Description===
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Prevents stat reduction. (1 BTL)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Prevents stat reduction. (1 BTL)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|C}}|Prevents stats reduction. (1 BTL)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|C}}|Prevents stats reduction. (1 BTL)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Prevents stat reduction when used in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Prevents stat reduction when used in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An item that prevents stat reduction among party <sc>Pokémon</sc> for five turns after use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An item that prevents stat reduction among party {{ScPkmn}} for five turns after use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Prevents stat reduction when used in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after it is used in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after it is used in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item that prevents Pokémon on your side from having their stats lowered in battle for five turns.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Battle items}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Battle items}}
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| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{rt|205|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|DP}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}} and {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|DP}}
| [[Veilstone Department Store]]
| [[Veilstone Department Store]]
|-
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| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{rt|6|Kanto}}, [[Team Rocket Hideout]], [[Silph Co.]]
| {{rt|6|Kanto}}, [[Team Rocket Hideout]], [[Silph Co.]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Celadon Department Store]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Celadon Department Store]]<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Team Rocket Hideout]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
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| [[Hammerlocke]] [[Poké Mart]] (south)
| [[Hammerlocke]] [[Poké Mart]] (south)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}
| [[Veilstone Department Store]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Artazon]], [[Cortondo]], [[Area Zero]], [[Casseroya Lake]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[Tagtree Thicket]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[North Province (Area One)]], [[North Province (Area Two)]], [[North Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]]
| [[Chansey Supply]] (after earning 3 [[Badge|Gym Badges]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Kitakami Road]], [[Mossfell Confluence]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Canyon Biome]], [[Savanna Biome]]
| [[Vending machine]]s ([[Terarium]])
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Wonder Launcher===
==Gallery==
[[File:Bag Guard Spec. WL Sprite.png]] The Guard Spec. appears as a [[Wonder Launcher]] item. It costs 3 points to use.
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{battle items color dark}}; background: #{{battle items color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{battle items color dark}}; background: #{{battle items color light}}"| [[File:Bag Guard Spec. SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
{{TCG ID|Vending|Guard Spec.|S2}} appears as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in Sheet 2 of the {{TCG|Vending Machine cards}} released exclusively in Japan.
{{TCG ID|Vending|Guard Spec.|S2}} appears as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in Sheet 2 of the {{TCG|Vending Machine cards}} released exclusively in Japan.


==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Masters Guard Spec.png|thumb|128px|Guard Spec. in Pokémon Masters EX]]
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In {{g|Masters EX}}, Guard Spec. can only be used by certain [[sync pair]]s who have it as an item move.
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|- style="background: #{{battle items color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
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| Allied side
| —
| Applies the Stat Reduction Defense effect to the allied field of play.
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{sync|Brycen-Man|Zoroark}}
|}
{{-}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, there is a [[Trainer Tips]] sign in [[Celadon City]] that states Guard Specs. decrease damage taken by Special attacks. This is incorrect, as Guard Specs. protect a Pokémon from having its stats lowered.
* In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, there is a [[Trainer Tips]] sign in [[Celadon City]] that states Guard Specs. decrease damage taken by Special attacks. This is incorrect, as Guard Specs. protect a Pokémon from having its stats lowered.
** Interestingly, the item's description in the [https://tcrf.net/Proto:Pok%C3%A9mon_Gold_and_Silver/Items leaked beta version of Gold and Silver] states that it increases Special Defense, which would make the sign retroactively correct. The item's actual effect in the beta, however, is still the same as in the officially released versions of the games.
** Interestingly, the item's description in the [https://tcrf.net/Proto:Pok%C3%A9mon_Gold_and_Silver/Items leaked beta version of Gold and Silver] states that it increases Special Defense, which would make the sign retroactively correct. The item's actual effect in the beta, however, is still the same as in the officially released versions of the games.
* In [[Pokémon Stadium]], the Guard Spec.'s description incorrectly states that the item raises the Pokémon's Speed.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=能力防守 ''{{tt|Nàhnglihk Fòhngsáu|Power Guard}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>效果防護 ''{{tt|Haauhgwó Fòhngwuh|Effect Guard}}'' {{tt|*|Gen I Guidebook}}
|zh_yue=能力防守 ''{{tt|Nàhnglihk Fòhngsáu|Power Guard}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>效果防護 ''{{tt|Haauhgwó Fòhngwuh|Effect Guard}}'' {{tt|*|Gen I Guidebook}}
|zh_cmn=能力防守 ''{{tt|Nénglì Fángshǒu|Power Guard}}''
|zh_cmn=能力防守 ''{{tt|Nénglì Fángshǒu|Power Guard}}''
|fr=Garde-Stats{{tt|*|Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee onwards}}<br>Défense Spéciale{{tt|*|Generation VI-Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee}}<br>Défense Spéc.{{tt|*|Generations I-V}}
|fr=Garde-Stats{{tt|*|Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee onwards}}<br>Défense Spéciale{{tt|*|Generation VI-Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee}}<br>Défense Spéc{{tt|*|Generations I-V}}
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{{Project ItemDex notice}}
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Latest revision as of 10:09, 9 August 2024

Guard Spec.
エフェクトガード
Effect Guard
Bag Guard Spec. Sprite.png
Guard Spec.
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation I
Pocket
Generation I Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation II Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation III Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation IV Bag Battle Items pocket icon.png Battle Items
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Battle Items pocket icon.png Battle Items
Generation IX Bag Battle Items pocket icon.png Battle Items
Fling
Power 30

The Guard Spec. (Japanese: エフェクトガード Effect Guard) is a type of battle item introduced in Generation I. It temporarily prevents stat reduction.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RGBY/RBY
GSC
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
PE
BDSP		 $700 $350
SMUSUM
SwSh		 $1,500 $750
SV $1,500 $375

At Join Avenue's Market, Guard Spec. can be bought in dozens at $6300 each, which equates to $525 per Guard Spec..

Effect

Guard Spec. replicates the effect of the move Mist, which itself has changed through the generations.

Generation I

When used on a Pokémon from the Bag during battle, it creates Mist on that Pokémon's side of the field as long as it is in battle.

The mist protects the Pokémon from opponent's status moves that lower the target's stats (such as Growl and String Shot). It has no effect on damaging moves that have additional effects to lower stats (such as Aurora Beam or Psychic).

Generation II

When used on a Pokémon from the Bag during battle, it creates Mist on that Pokémon's side of the field as long as it is in battle (although it can be passed by Baton Pass).

The mist makes the Pokémon immune to the stat-lowering effects of other Pokémon's moves (both damaging and status moves). It does not prevent the user from decreasing its own stats with its own moves (such as a non-Ghost-type Pokémon using Curse).

Generation III onward

When used on a Pokémon from the Bag during battle, it creates Mist on that Pokémon's side of the field for 5 turns (even if the original Pokémon leaves the field). It also increases the Pokémon's friendship a little.

The mist makes the Pokémon immune to the stat-lowering effects of other Pokémon's moves and Abilities. It does not prevent the user from decreasing its own stats with its own moves (such as a non-Ghost-type Pokémon using Curse).

Wonder Launcher

Bag Guard Spec. WL Sprite.png The Guard Spec. appears as a Wonder Launcher item. It costs 3 points to use.

Description

Games Description
Stad Temporarily increases Speed for one battle.
GS Prevents stat reduction. (1 BTL)
C Prevents stats reduction. (1 BTL)
RSEColoXD Prevents stat reduction when used in battle.
FRLG An item that prevents stat reduction among party Pokémon for five turns after use.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after use.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after it is used in battle.
SV An item that prevents Pokémon on your side from having their stats lowered in battle for five turns.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RBY/RGBY Victory Road Celadon Department Store
GSC Team Rocket's HideoutC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store
RSE Route 103 Mauville and Fallarbor Poké Marts, Lilycove Department Store
FRLG Victory Road Celadon Department Store
Colo Phenac Poké Mart
XD Realgam Tower (Battle CD 18 completion prize) Pyrite Poké Mart
DPPt Routes 205Pt and 215DP Veilstone Department Store
HGSS Team Rocket HQ Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store
PW Suburban Area, Town Outskirts
BW Nacrene City, Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Castelia City Battle Company Nacrene City, Shopping Mall Nine
Join Avenue (Market)
XY Routes 13 and 21 Santalune City Poké Mart
ORAS Routes 103 and 112 Slateport City Poké Mart, Lilycove Department Store (Level 3)
SMUSUM Route 13, Poni Gauntlet, Team Rocket's CastleUSUM Route 2, Route 5USUM, Route 8, and Hau'oli Poké Marts
Festival Plaza (Battle Store)MUM
PE Route 6, Team Rocket Hideout, Silph Co. All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Celadon Department Store
Hidden recurring item (Team Rocket Hideout)
SwSh Hammerlocke Poké Mart (south)
BDSP Route 215 Veilstone Department Store
SV Artazon, Cortondo, Area Zero, Casseroya Lake, Dalizapa Passage, Tagtree Thicket, East Province (Area Three), North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Five) Chansey Supply (after earning 3 Gym Badges)
SVTM Kitakami Road, Mossfell Confluence
SVID Canyon Biome, Savanna Biome Vending machines (Terarium)

Gallery

Artwork

Bag Guard Spec. SV Sprite.png
Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

In the TCG

Guard Spec. appears as a Trainer card in Sheet 2 of the Vending Machine cards released exclusively in Japan.

In the spin-off games

Guard Spec. in Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX

In 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


Trivia

  • In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, there is a Trainer Tips sign in Celadon City that states Guard Specs. decrease damage taken by Special attacks. This is incorrect, as Guard Specs. protect a Pokémon from having its stats lowered.
    • Interestingly, the item's description in the leaked beta version of Gold and Silver states that it increases Special Defense, which would make the sign retroactively correct. The item's actual effect in the beta, however, is still the same as in the officially released versions of the games.
  • In Pokémon Stadium, the Guard Spec.'s description incorrectly states that the item raises the Pokémon's Speed.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 能力防守 Nàhnglihk Fòhngsáu *
效果防護 Haauhgwó Fòhngwuh *
Mandarin 能力防守 Nénglì Fángshǒu
France Flag.png French Garde-Stats*
Défense Spéciale*
Défense Spéc*
Germany Flag.png German Megablock
Italy Flag.png Italian Superguardia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이펙트가드 Effect Guard
Spain Flag.png Spanish Protección X*
Protec. Especial*


Battle items
X Attack X Attack
X Defense X Defense
X Sp. Atk X Sp. Atk
X Sp. Def X Sp. Def
X Speed X Speed
X Accuracy X Accuracy
Guard Spec. Guard Spec.
Dire Hit Dire Hit
Exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Aux Power Aux Power
Aux Guard Aux Guard
Aux Powerguard Aux Powerguard
Aux Evasion Aux Evasion


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