Pokemon Sword and Shield

Macho Brace Effect and How to Get It

Macho Brace Effect and How to Get It

Macho Brace is an EV-Training Item used to raise any EVs of a Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about this item's effects, how to get it, and how to use it when training competitive Pokemon.

Macho Brace Effect

Macho Brace ImageMacho Brace
Effect An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.

Doubles EVs Gained in Battle

Wild Pokemon give specific EV when defeated. Pokemon who hold Macho Brace will get double the EV for each wild Pokemon defeated.

Learn more about EVs and training through our guide!
How to EV Train Fast and Reset EVs

How to Get Macho Brace

Purchase at BP Shop

BP Shop
You can exchange 10 BP to get Macho Brace in BP Shops in Hammerlocke and Wyndon.

List of All Power Items

Item Effect
Power Bracer Power Bracer An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's Attack stat to grow more after battling.
Power Belt Power Belt An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's Defense stat to grow more after battling.
Power Lens Power Lens An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's Sp. Atk stat to grow more after battling.
Power Band Power Band An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's Sp. Def stat to grow more after battling.
Power Anklet Power Anklet An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's Speed stat to grow more after battling.
Power Weight Power Weight An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's maximum HP to grow more after battling.
Macho Brace Macho Brace An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.

List of All Training Items

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