diff --git a/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h b/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h
index afb907fe9..7a8b4f1a4 100644
--- a/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h
+++ b/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h
@@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ const u8 gLopunniteItemDescription[] = _("This stone enables\nLopunny to Mega\nE
 const u8 gSalamenciteItemDescription[] = _("This stone enables\nSalamence to Mega\nEvolve in battle.");
 const u8 gBeedrilliteItemDescription[] = _("This stone enables\nBeedrill to Mega\nEvolve in battle.");
 const u8 gMegaBraceletItemDescription[] = _("Allows Pokémon holding\na Mega Stone to Mega\nEvolve in battle.");
-const u8 gProtectPadsItemDescription[] = _("Guards the holder\nfrom effects caused\nby contact moves.");
+const u8 gProtectPadsItemDescription[] = _("Guard the holder\nfrom contact move\neffects.");
 const u8 gTerrainExtenderItemDescription[] = _("Extends the length\nof the active\nbattle terrain.");
 const u8 gElectricSeedItemDescription[] = _("Boosts Defense on\nElectric Terrain,\nbut only one time.");
 const u8 gGrassySeedItemDescription[] = _("Boosts Defense on\nGrassy Terrain,\nbut only one time.");