Auto-Protect

Auto-Protect is a recurring ability that maintains a constant Protect status on the user. The ability cannot be dispelled and remains intact even if the user is KO'ed and brought back to life in the same battle. It is mostly a side effect of accessories.

Final Fantasy VI
The accessories Czarina Ring and Guard Ring both have this ability. Czarina Ring is only equippable by females and also carries Auto-Shell.

Final Fantasy VIII
Auto-Protect is learned from the GF Bahamut and can be taught to any GF by the item Steel Curtain. It must be equipped to a character before it can be used.

Final Fantasy X
Auto-Protect can be found on an armor or customized by using 70 Light Curtains.

Final Fantasy X-2
Auto-Protect is a Mascot ability that requires 80 AP to master and requires Auto-Shell to be mastered to appear. It can also be accessed via equipping a Shining Bracer or by passing through the red gate on the Helios Guard Garment Grid.