Barrier
PsychicStatus
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Battle Flow
| Priority | 0 |
| Makes Contact | No |
| Blocked by Protect | No |
| Classifications | Snatch |
Target: Self Opponents Opponent Opponent Your Side Self Ally Click a slot in the bottom row to set your position (Self). Choose One Affects All Opponent Ally Self | |
Secondary Effects
| Status Inflicted | None |
| Flinch Chance | 0% |
| Recoil / Crash | 0% |
| Healing | 0% |
Game Availability
| Status | Discontinued |
| Debut | Red & Blue (Gen 1) |
| Latest Usable | Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon |
Usable in Games:
Scarlet & Violet
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sword & Shield
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
X & Y
Black 2 & White 2
Black & White
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Platinum
Diamond & Pearl
FireRed & LeafGreen
Emerald
Ruby & Sapphire
Crystal
Gold & Silver
Yellow
Red & Blue
The Isle of Armor
The Crown Tundra
The Teal Mask
The Indigo Disk
Greyed-out game icons indicate the move is unavailable in those games.
Description History
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sword & Shield
The Isle of Armor
The Crown Tundra
“This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.”
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
X & Y
Black 2 & White 2
Black & White
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Platinum
Diamond & Pearl
“The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.”
Emerald
“Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE.”
Stat History
Generation 6
X & Y
- PP: PP changed from 30 to 20.
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Pokémon that learn this move
NatID | Pokémon | Learning Methods by Game |
|---|---|---|
| #0063 |  Abra | |
| #0065 |  Alakazam | |
| #0065 |  Alakazam Mega | |
| #0698 |  Amaura | |
| #0699 |  Aurorus | |
| #0713 |  Avalugg | |
| #0606 |  Beheeyem | |
| #0712 |  Bergmite | |
| #0366 |  Clamperl | |
| #0091 |  Cloyster | |
| #0222 |  Corsola | |
| #0346 |  Cradily | |
| #0149 |  Dragonite | |
| #0096 |  Drowzee | |
| #0125 |  Electabuzz | |
| #0466 |  Electivire | |
| #0239 |  Elekid | |
| #0605 |  Elgyem | |
| #0677 |  Espurr | |
| #0471 |  Glaceon | |
| #0368 |  Gorebyss | |
| #0367 |  Huntail | |
| #0097 |  Hypno | |
| #0064 |  Kadabra | |
| #0345 |  Lileep | |
| #0240 |  Magby | |
| #0126 |  Magmar | |
| #0467 |  Magmortar | |
| #0462 |  Magnezone | |
| #0259 |  Marshtomp | |
| #0678 |  Meowstic Male | |
| #0678 |  Meowstic Female | |
| #0151 |  Mew | |
| #0150 |  Mewtwo | |
| #0150 |  Mewtwo Mega X | |
| #0150 |  Mewtwo Mega Y | |
| #0439 |  Mime Jr. | |
| #0122 |  Mr. Mime | |
| #0258 |  Mudkip | |
| #0517 |  Munna | |
| #0518 |  Musharna | |
| #0137 |  Porygon | |
| #0090 |  Shellder | |
| #0260 |  Swampert | |
| #0260 |  Swampert Mega | |
| #0072 |  Tentacool | |
| #0073 |  Tentacruel |
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