Battle Armor

In Pokémon ChampionsGen III

Game

Pokémon Champions

This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.

How it works in Champions

Moves cannot score against this Pokémon.

This ability functions identically to Shell Armor.

“Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.
Changes how critical hits work for it; How it works says how.

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.