Shields Down (ability)
Effect
Shields Down causes the Pokémon to changes its appearance and stats depending on its remaining HP.
When the Pokémon's HP is over 50%, it has higher defenses and is immune to status conditions. When its HP falls below 50%, the outer shell breaks and the Pokémon has higher attack.
Game descriptions
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
When its HP becomes half or less, the Pokémon’s shell breaks and it becomes aggressive. |
|---|---|
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
When its HP becomes half or less, the Pokémon’s shell breaks and it becomes aggressive. |
| Scarlet/Violet | When its HP drops to half or less, the Pokémon’s shell breaks and it becomes aggressive. |
Other languages
| English | Shields Down |
|---|---|
| Japanese | リミットシールド (Limit Shield) |
| German | Limitschild |
| French | Bouclier-Carcan |
| Italian | Scudosoglia |
| Spanish | Escudo Limitado |
| Korean | 리밋실드 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 界限盾壳 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 界限盾殼 |
