Editing Protect

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|romaji=Purotesu
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|drname=Protect
|drimage=Protect KHDR.gif
|drdesc=Defense +1 for 10s. Stacking Cards does not increase value. Can be applied more than once.
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|drtype1=Support
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'''Protect''' is an ability introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''. It decreases the damage the user takes from enemy attacks. In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', this is done through the {{c|Protect|status}} status effect.

==Mechanics==
In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', Protect is an [[enemy card]] effect that costs 30 CP to add to the deck and lasts for one reload. It halves the damage received from {{c|Physical|element}} attacks.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', Protect and its advanced forms, {{nihongo|'''Protera'''|プロテラ|Purotera}}, and {{nihongo|'''Protega'''|プロテガ|Purotega}}, are {{c|support abilities|kh2}} that reduce damage received by the user, with Protect reducing it by 10%, Protera reducing it by 20%, and Protega reducing it by 40%.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Protect is an [[Overclock ability]] that decreases damage taken by [[Data-Sora]] from direct attacks by 25%.

[[File:Protect KHBBS.png|20px]] In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Protect is an ability that halves the damage the user takes from {{c|Physical|element}} attacks.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Protect is a [[magic command]] that gives one ally the Protect status for 20 seconds.
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In ''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road'', Protect is a support {{c|ability|dr}} that increases Xehanort's defense by +1 for 10 seconds.

==Learning Protect==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*The [[Defender]] enemy card has Protect as its ability.
*The [[Black Fungus]] enemy card can randomly activate Protect.
*The [[Darkside]] enemy card can mimic an enemy's Protect.

===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
*The [[Majestic Mushroom]] has Protect as its Equipment Ability.
*The [[Majestic Mushroom+]] has Protera as its Equipment Ability.
*The [[Ultimate Mushroom]] has  Protega as its Equipment Ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
*The [[Kingdom Key 2.5]] and its upgrades have Protect as a level 2 Clock Ability.
*The [[Olympia]] and its upgrades have Protect as a level 2 Clock Ability.
*The [[Oathkeeper]] and its upgrades have Protect as a level MAX Clock Ability.
*The [[Metal Chocobo: Au]] and its upgrades have Protect as a level 2 Clock Ability.
*The [[Ultima Weapon]] and its upgrades have Protect as a level 3 Clock Ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*[[Goofy]]'s D-Link learns Protect after collecting 1 emblem.

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*[[Yoggy Ram]] learns Protect at level 10.
*[[Sir Kyroo]] learns Protect at level 8.
*[[Tatsu Steed]] learns Protect at level 16.
*[[Thunderaffe]] learns Protect at level 1.
*[[Iceguin Ace]] learns Protect at level 12.
*[[Escarglow]] learns Protect at level 3.
*[[Wheeflower]] learns Protect at level 1.
*[[Cyber Yog]] learns Protect at level 12.
*[[Lord Kyroo]] learns Protect at level 5.
*[[Majik Lapin]] learns Protect at level 1.
*[[Aura Lion]] learns Protect at level 8.

===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
*The {{DRCard|Goofy}} card has Protect as its ability.
*[[Bragi]] can use Protect.

==Origin==
{{ff|Protect}} is a recurring status in the ''{{ff|Final Fantasy}}'' series. It generally increases the affected character's defense against physical attacks, and it is usually applied with the {{ff|Protect (Ability)|eponymous spell}}.

==See also==
*[[Shell]]

[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts coded abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Magic commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Dark Road abilities]]