Barrier

PsychicStatus

Barrier raises the user's Defense by two stages. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Move data

Power

Accuracy

Makes contact

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets the user.

Gold, Silver, Crystal:Sharply increases user’s DEFENSE.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE.
FireRed, LeafGreen:The user creates a sturdy wall that sharply raises its DEFENSE stat.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
Scarlet, Violet:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.