Barrier

Gen.
1
Power
Accuracy
PP
20
Priority
0
Category
StatusDamage Category Icon for Status

Effect Summary

Raises the user's Defensestat img by two stages.

Detailed Effect

Barrier raises the user's Defensestat img by two stages.
Statsstat img can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
  • In Gen 1-5 Barrier has 30 PP.

Description

C
GS

Sharply increases user's DEFENSE.

E
RS

Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE.

FRLG

The user creates a sturdy wall that sharply raises its DEFENSE stat.

DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM

The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

SWSH

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Additional Information

Move Target

Move Target Image for Self
Self

Targets the user.

Cannot selectCan selectWill select

Effect Type

Good Stat Increase

Raises the user's or an ally's stats.

Interactions
1

Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.

Other Languages

United States of America flag
Barrier
Japan flag
バリアー (Bariā)
Germany flag
Barriere
France flag
Bouclier
Italy flag
Barriera
Spain flag
Barrera
South Korea flag
배리어 (Barrier)
Mainland China flag
屏障 (Píngzhàng / Pìhngjeung)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Contest Information

Contest

Cool
Red
Spicy Flavor

Contest Effect

Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn.

Can avoid being startled by others.

Appeal❤️
Jam

Super Contest

Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.

Appeal❤️❤️