Barrier
Effect Summary
Raises the user's
Defense
by two stages.

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

Stats

- 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
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Interactions
Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
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Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn. |
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Description | Can avoid being startled by others. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️ |