Magic Guard protects the Pokémon from indirect damage, including:
It does not prevent damage from confusion, trapping moves (e.g. Bind) or Struggle.
In Generation 4 a Pokémon with Magic Guard cannot be poisoned from Toxic Spikes, nor become fully immobile through paralysis (though the Speed drop still occurs).
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks. |
| English | Magic Guard |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Muro Mágico |
| Italian | Magicscudo |
| Japanese | マジックガード (Magic Guard) |
| German | Magieschild |
| French | Garde Magik |