Guard Dog
Effect in Gen 9
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat if intimidated. Moves and items that would force the Pokémon to switch out also fail to work.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 9
- Introduced in Gen 9
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Okidogi555
Mabosstiff505
Pokémon that run this ability
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability2 Pokémon · 1 of them as a Hidden Ability
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FAQ
What does Guard Dog do?
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat if intimidated. Moves and items that would force the Pokémon to switch out also fail to work.
Which Pokémon have Guard Dog?
2 Pokémon have it, e.g. Mabosstiff, Okidogi.
Which types of Pokémon have Guard Dog?
The most common are Dark (1) / Fighting (1) / Poison (1). The full breakdown of all 2 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Guard Dog has the highest base stat total?
In order: Okidogi (555), Mabosstiff (505).