Here's how it works:
* Direct Contact Moves: These are physical attacks that make direct contact with the opponent, like Tackle, Scratch, or Thunder Punch. Wonder Guard has no effect on these moves.
* Non-Contact Moves: These are attacks that don't make direct contact with the opponent, like Fire Blast, Blizzard, or Psychic. Shedinja is completely immune to these attacks thanks to Wonder Guard.
Here are some things to keep in mind about Wonder Guard:
* It doesn't protect Shedinja from status conditions: Wonder Guard only affects damage-dealing moves. Shedinja can still be affected by status conditions like poison, burn, freeze, and paralysis.
* It's a double-edged sword: While Wonder Guard is very powerful defensively, it also makes Shedinja extremely vulnerable to direct contact moves.
* It doesn't affect moves that hit multiple targets: If a move hits multiple targets, like Earthquake or Surf, Wonder Guard will only protect Shedinja from the portion of the attack directed at it.
Overall, Wonder Guard makes Shedinja a surprisingly effective defensive Pokemon, but it's important to be aware of its limitations and how to use it effectively.