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Ability profile

No Guard Pokemon Ability

Generation

Generation IV

Pokémon with ability

12

Effect

Moves used by or against this Pokémon never miss. One-hit KO moves are unaffected. Moves affected by this ability can hit Pokémon during the preparation turn of moves like Dig or Fly. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.

Flavor text

Ensures the Pokémon and its foe’s attacks land.

Quick summary

No 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

No Guard first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.

Main series

Yes

No Guard is used in main-series battles and links to 12 species profiles below.

See which fan favorites share this ability

Open linked Pokémon profiles to view community rank and save counts — context a plain ability listing cannot show.

Put reference data to work

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