NormalStatus

Safeguard

Values in Pokémon Champions

Pow
—
Acc
—
PP
25
Priority
0
Range
Single

Effect

Gives the user’s side the Safeguard status for 5 turns.

Changes by generation

Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.

GenerationTypeCatPowAccPPPriority
Pokémon ChampionsNormalStatus——250
Gen 2–9NormalStatus——250

Pokémon that run this move

VGC 20262026-09

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)

Moves of the same type

Pokémon that learn this move35 Pokémon

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FAQ

What type is Safeguard?

Safeguard is a Normal-type Status move.

What does Safeguard do?

Gives the user’s side the Safeguard status for 5 turns.

Which Pokémon can learn Safeguard?

35 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Vulpix, Ninetales, Seel, Dewgong, Moltres, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite.