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Leaf Guard

In Pokémon ChampionsGen IV

Game

Pokémon Champions

If Sun is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.

Who has it: 20 Pokémon
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How it works in Champions

If is active, this Pokémon cannot become affected by a condition or Yawn, and Rest will fail for it. This effect is prevented if this Pokémon is holding a Utility Umbrella.

“Prevents status conditions in harsh sunlight.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Changes over time

How Leaf Guard changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen VIII
… and Rest will fail for it. added: This effect is prevented if this Pokémon is holding a Utility Umbrella.
Gen V
… a non-volatile status condition or Yawn, ~~dropped: but can use~~ added: and Rest ~~dropped: normally.~~ added: will fail for it.

Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, and PokéAPI’s notes on the changes they don’t show. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

Good to know

Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.

Works with or against it

Pokémon with Leaf Guard

As a hidden ability