Aura Guard
In Pokémon ChampionsGen IXNot in Scarlet & VioletSignature ability of Mega Lucario Z
Game
Pokémon Champions
This Pokémon receives 1/2 damage from contact moves.
- Who has it
- 1 Pokémon
- On Showdown
- 3.8% of Champions VGC teams bring it
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
A Pokémon with Aura Guard takes half damage from moves that make . Moves affected by Long Reach which make contact will deal regular damage.
“A Pokémon with Aura Guard takes half damage from moves that make contact. Moves affected by Long Reach which make contact will deal regular damage.”
In-game text, Champions
Good to know
- Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.
Who runs Aura Guard on Showdown
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.