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X Sp. Def スペシャルガード Special Guard
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Pokémon Global Link artwork
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Introduced in Generation IV
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Pocket
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Generation IV
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Battle items
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Generation V
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Items
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Generation VI
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Items
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Generation VII
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Items
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The X Sp. Def (Japanese: スペシャルガード Special Guard) is a type of battle item introduced in Generation IV. It temporarily boosts the Special Defense stat.
In the core series games
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Effect
Generations IV to VI
Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level. In Generation VI, it also increases the Pokémon's friendship a little.
Generation VII
Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels. It also increases the Pokémon's friendship a little.
Description
Games
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Description
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DPPtHGSS BWB2W2
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An item that raises the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
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XYORAS
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An item that boosts the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon during a battle. It wears off once the Pokémon is withdrawn.
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SMUSUMPE
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An item that sharply boosts the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon during a battle. It wears off once the Pokémon is withdrawn.
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Acquisition
Games
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Finite methods
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Repeatable methods
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DPPt
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Route 205Pt
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Veilstone Department Store
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HGSS
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Team Rocket HQ
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Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store
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PW
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Suburban Area, Town Outskirts
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BW
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Nacrene City, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Castelia Sewers
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Nacrene City, Shopping Mall Nine Join Avenue (Market)
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XY
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Route 7, Frost Cavern
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Santalune City Poké Mart
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ORAS
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Slateport City Poké Mart, Lilycove Department Store (Level 3)
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SMUSUM
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Paniola RanchUSUM, Ula'ula Meadow, Vast Poni CanyonUSUM
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Route 2, Route 5USUM, Route 8, and Hau'oli Poké Marts Festival Plaza (Battle Store)MUM
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PE
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Route 24, Saffron City, Power Plant
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All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Celadon Department Store
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Wonder Launcher
The X Sp. Def appears as four Wonder Launcher items, increasing the Defense stat by 1, 2, 3 or 6 levels. It costs 3, 5, 7, or 11 points to use respectively.
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