Guard Swap is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 4.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. |
|---|---|
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the target. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target. |
TM / HM
| Sword / Shield | TM61 |
|---|
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
By TM / HM (2)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)