X Sp. Def
Generation
Generation IV
Category
Battle Items
Consumable
Yes
Holdable
No
Field Use
No
Battle Use
Yes
Fling
Power: 30
Description
A battle item that temporarily boosts a Pokémon’s Special Defense during battle.
| Generation | |
|---|---|
| Generation IV |  Battle Items |
| Generation V |  Items |
| Generation VI | Items |
| Generation VII | Items |
| Generation VIII | Battle Items |
| Generation IX | Battle Items |
Effects
Battle
Stat Boost
Gen IV-Gen VI
+1 Special Defense stage
Gen VII+
+2 Special Defense stages
Prices
VersionBuySell
DP
350
175
SM
2000
1000
SV
2000
500
Flavor Texts
DP
An item that raises the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
XY
An item that boosts the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon during a battle. It wears off once the Pokémon is withdrawn.
SM
An item that sharply boosts the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon during a battle. It wears off once the Pokémon is withdrawn.
SV
An item that sharply boosts the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon in battle. This effect disappears if the Pokémon leaves the battle.
Stat Modifiers
StatEffectGenerations
Sp. Def+1 stage
Gen IV - Gen VI
Sp. Def+2 stages
Gen VII+
Spin-Off Games
| Game | Effect |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Masters EX | Raises the user's Special Defense by two stat ranks. |
Sprites
DP
BW
BDSP
SV
Other Languages
スペシャルガード (Supesharu Gādo)
Déf. Spé. +
X-Spezial-Vert.
Dif. Speciale X
스페셜가드 (Special Guard)
Defesa Especial X
Def. Especial X
特防强化 (Dahkfòhng Kèuhngfa)
特防強化 (Tèfáng Qiánghuà)