Protect is a Normal-type status move with no power and perfect accuracy. When used, it enables the user to evade all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage and status effects. Protect is highly strategic in both casual and competitive play, often used to scout opponents' moves, stall for additional turns, or activate beneficial effects like Toxic or Leftovers recovery. There's a reduction in the chances of successfully using Protect consecutively due to diminishing returns, which adds a layer of strategy in its application.