Ability Reference · Gen IX
Guard Dog
Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.
Full effect
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat if intimidated. Moves and items that would force the Pokémon to switch out also fail to work.
In-game description
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat if intimidated. Moves and items that would force the Pokémon to switch out also fail to work.
Stats
GenerationGen IX
Total species2
Regular ability1
Hidden ability1
Regular ability (1 Pokémon)
Hidden ability (1 Pokémon)
Only available through specific encounters (Dynamax Adventures, Tera Raids, hidden grottoes, etc.).
