Wide Guard

Rock

Protects the user's team from spread moves this turn.

Technical data

Type
Rock
Category
status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Priority
3
Target
allies
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Blocks spread attacks like Heat Wave and Glacial Lance, swinging key turns.

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 Wide Guard good in VGC?

Blocks spread attacks like Heat Wave and Glacial Lance, swinging key turns.

＋Is Wide Guard affected by Protect?

Yes, Wide Guard is blocked by Protect and Detect.

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