Generation 9 · Ability No. 275

Guard Dog

Learn how Guard Dog works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation IX Main series

2 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

1 history records

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Overview

Full description

Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat if intimidated. Moves and items that would force the Pokémon to switch out also fail to work.

Overview

Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.

Timeline

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

1 version Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

1–2 of 2 Pokémon Page 1 of 1

Types

Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Intimidate Secondary Ability Guard Dog Hidden Ability Stakeout

Types

Poison Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Toxic Chain Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Guard Dog

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