Defense Curl

NormalStatus

Defense Curl raises the user's Defense by one stage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each. After Defense Curl has been used at least once and while the user stays in battle, the power of Rollout and Ice Ball is double their regular base power.

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Power

Accuracy

Makes contact

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets the user.

Taught by

TM40

Game descriptions

Gold, Silver, Crystal:Heightens the user’s DEFENSE.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
FireRed, LeafGreen:The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its DEFENSE stat.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Scarlet, Violet:The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.

Defense Curl

Move data

Taught by

Game descriptions

Learned by (60)