Move profile
Guard Swap Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation IV
Power
N/A
Accuracy
N/A
PP
10
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Status
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.
Effect
User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation IV.
Category
Unique
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Guard Swap
Guard Swap learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 78 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 6 species in sample
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
| Version group | Item |
|---|---|
| Sword Shield | Tm61 |
78 Pokémon can learn Guard Swap in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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