Protect

Normal

Protects the user from most attacks for one turn.

Technical data

Type
Normal
Category
status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Priority
4
Target
self
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

A cornerstone of VGC, used to scout, stall and gain positional advantage. Success chance drops with consecutive use.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: blocks this priority move.

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Protect good in VGC?

A cornerstone of VGC, used to scout, stall and gain positional advantage. Success chance drops with consecutive use.

＋Is Protect affected by Protect?

Yes, Protect is blocked by Protect and Detect.

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