Harden

NormalStatus

Harden raises the user's Defense by one stage. 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:Raises the user’s DEFENSE.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.
FireRed, LeafGreen:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its DEFENSE stat.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Scarlet, Violet:The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.