Pokemon Ref

Guard Split (Pokémon Move)

Guard Split Effect

Effect

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

In-Depth Effect

Averages the user's unmodified Defense with the target's unmodified Defense; the value becomes the unmodified Defense for both Pokémon. Unmodified Special Defense is averaged the same way.

Guard Split Move Data

Type Psychic
CategoryStatus
Introduced inGeneration 5
Power Points (PP) 10
Base Power
Accuracy
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Black WhiteThe user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of its target’s.
Black 2 White 2The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of its target’s.
X YThe user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.
Sun MoonThe user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.
Sword ShieldThe user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Pokémon that Learn Guard Split by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#309ShuckleBugRockBug35
#456BaltoyGroundPsychicMineral36
#457ClaydolGroundPsychicMineral38
#503LatiasDragonPsychicNo Eggs Discovered65
#683YamaskGhostMineralAmorphous48
#685CofagrigusGhostMineralAmorphous56
#727ElgyemPsychicHuman-Like24
#728BeheeyemPsychicHuman-Like24
#837CarbinkRockFairyFairyMineral5
#863DiancieRockFairyNo Eggs Discovered7
#865HoopaPsychicGhostNo Eggs Discovered29
#970NihilegoRockPoisonNo Eggs Discovered25
#1012WoolooNormalField12
#1013DubwoolNormalField12
#1051RunerigusGroundGhostMineralAmorphous56
#504Latias MegaDragonPsychicNo Eggs Discovered46
#864Diancie MegaRockFairyNo Eggs Discovered21
#866Hoopa UnboundPsychicDarkNo Eggs Discovered29
#684Yamask GalarGroundGhostMineralAmorphous48
#1062Indeedee FemalePsychicNormalFairy45

Pokémon that Learn Guard Split by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#103AbraPsychicHuman-Like
#176RhyhornGroundRockMonsterField
#439SpindaNormalFieldHuman-Like
#539ShieldonRockSteelMonster
#738ShelmetBugBug

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire No
Emerald No
FireRed LeafGreen No
Diamond Pearl No
Platinum No
HeartGold SoulSilver No
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes