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status movePokemon Champions - Reg M-B / VGC 2026

Guard Swap - Pokemon Champions

Swaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.

Type
Psychic
Category
status
Power
-
Accuracy
Always
Priority
0

Best current meta users

RunerigusRunerigus3%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

AlakazamAlakazamMega AlakazamMega AlakazamUmbreonUmbreonGardevoirGardevoirMega GardevoirMega GardevoirMawileMawileMega MawileMega MawileMedichamMedichamMega MedichamMega MedichamCastformCastformCastform-RainyCastform-RainyCastform-SnowyCastform-SnowyCastform-SunnyCastform-SunnyMusharnaMusharnaCofagrigusCofagrigusReuniclusReuniclusMalamarMalamarMega MalamarMega MalamarHattereneHattereneMr. RimeMr. RimeRunerigusRunerigusFarigirafFarigiraf

Move text

User swaps its Defense and Special Defense modifiers with the target.

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Mechanics notes

Guard Swap is status.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Guard Swap do in Pokemon Champions?

Swaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.

Which Pokemon use Guard Swap in the current meta?

Guard Swap appears in current Reg M-B usage for Runerigus.

Which Pokemon learn Guard Swap in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Guard Swap include Alakazam, Mega Alakazam, Umbreon, Gardevoir, Mega Gardevoir, Mawile.