Assault Vest

defensive

Boosts Special Defense by 50% but blocks status moves.

Competitive value & risks

Turns bulky attackers into special walls while preserving offense.

Risks: Cannot use Protect or support moves.

Common users

Iron HandsArchaludonKingambit

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Assault Vest good in VGC?

Turns bulky attackers into special walls while preserving offense.

＋Who uses Assault Vest?

Common users include iron-hands, archaludon, kingambit.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.