Harden

Normal

Summary

Harden is a Normal-type status move with no power or accuracy specifications, as it does not deal damage nor necessitate accuracy checks. When used, Harden boosts the user's Defense stat by one stage, making it more resilient against physical attacks. Commonly used by Pokémon with defensive roles, Harden helps to mitigate damage over the course of the battle. This move can be learned naturally by various Pokémon, often those with naturally high Defense stats, and is a staple in the movesets of many early-game Pokémon due to its simplicity and effectiveness in prolonging a Pokémon's longevity during fights.

Effect

Raises the user's Defense by one stage.

Short Effect: Raises the user's Defense by one stage.

Raises the user's Defense by one stage.

Game Descriptions

Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.

Raises the user's DEFENSE.

Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.

Raises the user's DEFENSE.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its DEFENSE stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

Move Details