Ability profile
Leaf Guard Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
23
Effect
This Pokémon cannot be given a major status ailment during strong sunlight. This ability does not heal prior status ailments. Rest will fail altogether with this ability in effect. Yawn will immediately fail if used on this Pokémon during strong sunlight, and an already-used Yawn will fail if the weather turns to strong sunlight in the meantime.
Flavor text
Prevents status problems in sunny weather.
Quick summary
Leaf Guard is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Leaf Guard first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Leaf Guard is used in main-series battles and links to 23 species profiles below.
23 Pokémon can have Leaf Guard in the official dataset.
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