Generation III · Move No. 334

Iron Defense

Iron Defense is a Steel-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Power
Accuracy
15 PP
#0334 Iron Defense
Overview

Move description

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

Overview

Target

User

The user.

Overview

Effect

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation III Hoenn
Category No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority 0

Stat changes

Defense +2

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Watt Trader - 2000W

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Interactions

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Snatchable

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Iron Defense

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