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Friend Guard

In Pokémon ChampionsGen V
Game

Pokémon Champions

This Pokémon's allies receive 3/4 damage from other Pokémon's attacks.

Who has it
9 Pokémon
On Showdown
1.9% of Champions VGC teams bring it
Showdown rating

How it works in Champions

All friendly Pokémon take 0.75× as much direct damage from moves while this Pokémon is in battle.

This effect stacks if multiple allied Pokémon have it.

“Reduces damage dealt to allies.”

In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Who runs Friend Guard on Showdown

  1. Maushold#54 on the Doubles ladder · 67.4% of its sets
  2. Vivillon#64 on the Doubles ladder · 1.7% of its sets

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

Pokémon with Friend Guard

Maushold

As a hidden ability

ClefairyJigglypuffCleffaIgglybuffHappinyScatterbugSpewpaVivillon