GrassStatus
Cotton Guard
Values in Pokémon Champions
Pow
—
Acc
—
PP
10
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 3 stages.
Effects & flags
Raises Def by 3
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 5–9 | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Ampharos36.3%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Slurpuff2.8%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move8 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Cotton Guard?
Cotton Guard is a Grass-type Status move.
What does Cotton Guard do?
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 3 stages.
Which Pokémon can learn Cotton Guard?
8 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Hoppip, Swablu, Altaria, Cottonee, Whimsicott.