| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Priority | +3 |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Targets the user.
Protect prevents any attacks targeted at the user from striking on that turn. It is identical to Detect.
Its accuracy drops to 50% if used consecutively after itself, Detect, Endure, Quick Guard or Wide Guard.
In Generations 1-4, the accuracy of Protect drops by 50% each time when used consecutively after itself, Detect or Endure.
TM17 in Generation 2, 3, 4, 5
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver Black/White |
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
These pokemon learn Protect at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.