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Magic Guard (Japanese: マジックガード Magic Guard) is an ability introduced in Generation IV. Three Pokémon have this ability, all from the same evolutionary line.
Effect
In battle
Magic Guard prevents indirect damage, such as from Hail, Toxic, Curse (from a ghost type), or Leech Seed. It does not prevent status problems, but rather protects from damaging effects. Recoil and damage caused upon being switched in, such as Stealth Rock, is also prevented. Magic Guard will also cancel out Life Orb's HP deduction without negating its power boost. Additional effects such as trapping from moves like Fire Spin and Attack reduction from a burn are not prevented. Also, a Paralyzed Pokémon will suffer from speed reduction, but is immune to being fully paralyzed.
Outside of battle
Magic Guard has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Magic Guard
Single ability
No Pokémon has Magic Guard as its only ability.
Dual ability
In other languages
- Spanish: Muro mágico
- Italian: Magicscudo
