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
- Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.
Who runs Friend Guard on Showdown
Maushold#54 on the Doubles ladder · 67.4% of its sets
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
Showing as a hidden ability
