diff --git a/include/battle.h b/include/battle.h
index c3c38162dc14..1251239d1ea1 100644
--- a/include/battle.h
+++ b/include/battle.h
@@ -826,7 +826,7 @@ struct BattleStruct
     u8 distortedTypeMatchups;
     u8 categoryOverride; // for Z-Moves and Max Moves
     u8 commandingDondozo;
-    u16 commanderActive[NUM_BATTLE_SIDES];
+    u16 commanderActive[MAX_BATTLERS_COUNT];
     u32 stellarBoostFlags[NUM_BATTLE_SIDES]; // stored as a bitfield of flags for all types for each side
     u8 redCardActivates:1;
     u8 usedEjectItem;