Iron Defense (move)

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Iron Defense redirects here. For thePokémon Battle e card pack, seeIron Defense (Battle e).

てっぺきIron Wall
Type Steel
Category Status
PP 15(max. 24)
Power —
Accuracy —%
Priority 0
  • Does not makecontact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Affected bySnatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Self: Affects the user
Availability
Introduced Generation III
Condition Tough
Appeal 1
Jam 0 
Can avoid being startled by others.
Condition Tough
Appeal 2♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
Condition Tough
Appeal 1
Jamming 0 
Prevents the user from being startled until the turn ends.

Iron Defense (Japanese:てっぺきIron Wall) is a non-damagingSteel-typemove introduced inGeneration III.

It is:

Effect

Iron Defense raises the user'sDefense stat by two stages.

If powered up by aSteelium Z into Z-Iron Defense, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Iron Defense's PP has been increased to 20, and it raises the user's defensive stats for five turns.

Category Status
PP 20
AgileStrong
Power — — —
Accuracy —% —% —%
Action speed modifier
Self -3 -4 +5
Target ? ? ?
Additional effect
Turns 5 4 7
  ? ?
  ? ?
Raises the user's defensive stats

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Status
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power
Cooldown 9s
Move wind-up time 1 frame
Effect duration 30s 33s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
RSEColoXDHardens the body's surface to sharply raiseDefense.
FRLGThe user hardens its body's surface to sharply raise itsDefense stat.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
LAThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, raising its defensive stats.
SVThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
ZAThe user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 134PtHGSS34343430303040
0008WartortleMonsterWater 140PtHGSS40404140404040
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 146PtHGSS46464742424240
0027Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form

FieldField232727
0028Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form

FieldField1Rem.
0074Geodude
MineralMineral15
0075Graveler
MineralMineral15
0076Golem
MineralMineral15
0090ShellderWater 3Water 340494949363636
0091Cloyster
Water 3Water 3111
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like11
0185SudowoodoMineralMineral21
0204PinecoBugBug34DP
39PtHGSS
3939393939
0205Forretress
BugBug38DP
45PtHGSS
4646424242
0212Scizor
BugBug41FRLG3737373732323240
0222Corsola
Water 1Water 329B2W22929
0227Skarmory
FlyingFlying48484850
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster1,Evo.1,Evo.Evo.Evo.
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster111Rem.
0266SilcoonBugBugEvo.
0267Beautifly
BugBug6
0268CascoonBugBugEvo.
0269Dustox
BugBug6
0299NosepassMineralMineral18
0303Mawile
FieldFairy41414141XY
33ORAS
33242424
0304Aron
MonsterMonster171818BW
15B2W2
15XY
37ORAS
37484848
0305Lairon
MonsterMonster171818BW
15B2W2
15XY
39ORAS
39585848
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster171818BW
15B2W2
15XY
39ORAS
39646448
0324TorkoalFieldField33444444XY
38ORAS
383636
0366ClamperlWater 1Water 1111111
0367HuntailWater 1Water 11
0368GorebyssWater 1Water 11
0375Metang
MineralMineral444040BW
47B2W2
474758585854
0376Metagross
MineralMineral444040BW
53B2W2
53XY
52ORAS
5262626254
0377RegirockNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered41414141XY
37ORAS
37363636
0379RegisteelNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered41414141XY
37ORAS
37363636
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered35737373XY
55ORAS
555555
0410Shieldon
MonsterMonster1919191919919
0411Bastiodon
MonsterMonster1919191919919
0436Bronzor
MineralMineral2626BW
19B2W2
191936361136
0437Bronzong
MineralMineral2626BW
19B2W2
191938381136
0438BonslyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered15
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like15
0476Probopass
MineralMineral1,71,7BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 41, 41, 4181
0485Heatran
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered6
0524RoggenrolaMineralMineral20202020
0525BoldoreMineralMineral20202020
0526GigalithMineralMineral20202020
0544Whirlipede
BugBug22221,Evo.1,Evo.
0545Scolipede
BugBug111
0589Escavalier
BugBug40404028
0597Ferroseed
GrassMineral26262635
0598Ferrothorn
GrassMineral26262635
0618Stunfisk
Stunfisk
Galarian Form

Water 1Amorphous3025
0622Golett
MineralMineral171717282828
0623Golurk
MineralMineral171717282828
0624Pawniard
Human-LikeHuman-Like4646464545
0625Bisharp
Human-LikeHuman-Like4646464545
0629Vullaby
FlyingFlying3030
0630Mandibuzz
FlyingFlying3030
0632Durant
BugBug561, 564652
0679Honedge
MineralMineral32323232
0680Doublade
MineralMineral32323232
0681Aegislash
MineralMineral11132
0688Binacle
Water 3Water 335
0689Barbaracle
Water 3Water 335
0703Carbink
FairyMineral25
0705Sliggoo
Sliggoo
Hisuian Form

DragonDragonEvo.
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon1
0712BergmiteMonsterMineral27212727
0713AvaluggMonsterMineral11272727
0713Avalugg
Avalugg
Hisuian Form

MonsterMineral212727
0737Charjabug
BugBug495757
0738Vikavolt
BugBug1Rem.
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3424242
0740Crabominable
Water 3Water 3424242
0749MudbrayFieldField2944
0750MudsdaleFieldField2911
0768Golisopod
BugWater 3362020
0769Sandygast
AmorphousAmorphous32404040
0770Palossand
AmorphousAmorphous32404040
0776Turtonator
MonsterDragon2524
0782Jangmo-oDragonDragon372828
0783Hakamo-o
DragonDragon382828
0784Kommo-o
DragonDragon382828
0797Celesteela
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5950
0800Necrozma
Necrozma
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered595656
0801Magearna
Magearna
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered57181818
0805Stakataka
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered37USUM50
0823Corviknight
FlyingFlying111
0841Flapple
GrassDragon3636
0842Appletun
GrassDragon3636
0863PerrserkerFieldField11
0865Sirfetch'dFlyingField1,Evo.Evo.
0870FalinksFairyMineral454543
0878CufantFieldMineral2525
0879CopperajahFieldMineral2525
0884Duraludon
MineralDragon3636
0889Zamazenta
Zamazenta
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered2222
0896GlastrierNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4848
0898Calyrex
Calyrex
Ice Rider

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0905Enamorus
Enamorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered2225
0932NacliMineralMineral2024
0933NaclstackMineralMineral2024
0934GarganaclMineralMineral24
0950KlawfWater 3Water 351
0968OrthwormFieldField38
0983Kingambit
Human-LikeHuman-Like45
0995Iron Thorns
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
1018Archaludon
MineralDragon36
1023Iron Crown
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/TR/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IVVVIVIIVIIIIX
Tutor
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 1
0008WartortleMonsterWater 1
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 1
0011MetapodBugBug
0012ButterfreeBugFlying
0014Kakuna
BugBug
0015Beedrill
BugBug
0027Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form

FieldField
0028Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form

FieldField
0050Diglett
Diglett
Alolan Form

FieldField
0051Dugtrio
Dugtrio
Alolan Form

FieldField
0052Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
FieldField
0074Geodude
MineralMineral
0074Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0075Graveler
MineralMineral
0075Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0076Golem
MineralMineral
0076Golem
Golem
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0081Magnemite
MineralMineral
0082Magneton
MineralMineral
0090ShellderWater 3Water 3
0091Cloyster
Water 3Water 3
0098KrabbyWater 3Water 3
0099KinglerWater 3Water 3
0104CuboneMonsterMonster
0105MarowakMonsterMonster
0105Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form

MonsterMonster
0112Rhydon
MonsterField
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0122Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form

Human-LikeHuman-Like
0127PinsirBugBug
0138Omanyte
Water 1Water 3
0139Omastar
Water 1Water 3
0140Kabuto
Water 1Water 3
0141Kabutops
Water 1Water 3
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0185SudowoodoMineralMineral
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0199Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0204PinecoBugBug
0205Forretress
BugBug
0208Steelix
MineralMineral
0212Scizor
BugBug
0213Shuckle
BugBug
0214Heracross
BugBug
0218SlugmaAmorphousAmorphous
0219Magcargo
AmorphousAmorphous
0222Corsola
Water 1Water 3
0222Corsola
Corsola
Galarian Form
Water 1Water 3
0227Skarmory
FlyingFlying
0232DonphanFieldField
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster
0266SilcoonBugBug
0268CascoonBugBug
0299NosepassMineralMineral
0303Mawile
FieldFairy
0304Aron
MonsterMonster
0305Lairon
MonsterMonster
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster
0324TorkoalFieldField
0338Solrock
MineralMineral
0341CorphishWater 1Water 3
0342Crawdaunt
Water 1Water 3
0347Anorith
Water 3Water 3
0348Armaldo
Water 3Water 3
0366ClamperlWater 1Water 1
0369Relicanth
Water 1Water 2
0371BagonDragonDragon
0372ShelgonDragonDragon
0373Salamence
DragonDragon
0374Beldum
MineralMineral
0375Metang
MineralMineral
0376Metagross
MineralMineral
0377RegirockNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0379RegisteelNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0385Jirachi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0389Torterra
MonsterGrass
0395Empoleon
Water 1Field
0410Shieldon
MonsterMonster
0411Bastiodon
MonsterMonster
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
Trash Cloak

BugBug
0436Bronzor
MineralMineral
0437Bronzong
MineralMineral
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0452Drapion
BugWater 3
0462Magnezone
MineralMineral
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField
0476Probopass
MineralMineral
0483Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0485Heatran
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0493Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0524RoggenrolaMineralMineral
0525BoldoreMineralMineral
0526GigalithMineralMineral
0529DrilburFieldField
0530Excadrill
FieldField
0538ThrohHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0540Sewaddle
BugBug
0541Swadloon
BugBug
0542Leavanny
BugBug
0543Venipede
BugBug
0544Whirlipede
BugBug
0545Scolipede
BugBug
0555DarmanitanFieldField
0555Darmanitan
Darmanitan
Galarian Form
FieldField
0557Dwebble
BugMineral
0558Crustle
BugMineral
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon
0562YamaskMineralAmorphous
0562Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Form

MineralAmorphous
0563CofagrigusMineralAmorphous
0564Tirtouga
Water 1Water 3
0565Carracosta
Water 1Water 3
0566Archen
FlyingWater 3
0567Archeops
FlyingWater 3
0577SolosisAmorphousAmorphous
0578DuosionAmorphousAmorphous
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous
0582VanilliteMineralMineral
0583VanillishMineralMineral
0584VanilluxeMineralMineral
0588KarrablastBugBug
0589Escavalier
BugBug
0597Ferroseed
GrassMineral
0598Ferrothorn
GrassMineral
0599KlinkMineralMineral
0600KlangMineralMineral
0601KlinklangMineralMineral
0615CryogonalMineralMineral
0618Stunfisk
Stunfisk
Galarian Form

Water 1Amorphous
0622Golett
MineralMineral
0623Golurk
MineralMineral
0624Pawniard
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0625Bisharp
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0629Vullaby
FlyingFlying
0630Mandibuzz
FlyingFlying
0632Durant
BugBug
0638Cobalion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0640Virizion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0650ChespinFieldField
0651QuilladinFieldField
0652Chesnaught
FieldField
0665SpewpaBugBug
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug
0679Honedge
MineralMineral
0680Doublade
MineralMineral
0681Aegislash
MineralMineral
0688Binacle
Water 3Water 3
0689Barbaracle
Water 3Water 3
0696Tyrunt
MonsterDragon
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon
0698Amaura
MonsterMonster
0699Aurorus
MonsterMonster
0703Carbink
FairyMineral
0705Sliggoo
Sliggoo
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon
0707Klefki
MineralMineral
0712BergmiteMonsterMonster
0713AvaluggMonsterMonster
0713Avalugg
Avalugg
Hisuian Form

MonsterMineral
0719Diancie
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0737Charjabug
BugBug
0738Vikavolt
BugBug
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3
0740Crabominable
Water 3Water 3
0744RockruffFieldField
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midday Form
FieldField
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
FieldField
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
FieldField
0747Mareanie
Water 1Water 1
0748Toxapex
Water 1Water 1
0749MudbrayFieldField
0750MudsdaleFieldField
0751Dewpider
Water 1Bug
0752Araquanid
Water 1Bug
0768Golisopod
BugWater 3
0769Sandygast
AmorphousAmorphous
0770Palossand
AmorphousAmorphous
0772Type: NullNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0773Silvally
Silvally
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0776Turtonator
MonsterDragon
0781Dhelmise
MineralMineral
0782Jangmo-oDragonDragon
0783Hakamo-o
DragonDragon
0784Kommo-o
DragonDragon
0785Tapu Koko
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0786Tapu Lele
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0787Tapu Bulu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0788Tapu Fini
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0791Solgaleo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0797Celesteela
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0798Kartana
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0799Guzzlord
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0800Necrozma
Necrozma
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0801Magearna
Magearna
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0805Stakataka
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0808MeltanNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0809MelmetalNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0823Corviknight
FlyingFlying
0825Dottler
BugBug
0826Orbeetle
BugBug
0834Drednaw
MonsterWater 1
0837RolycolyMineralMineral
0838Carkol
MineralMineral
0839Coalossal
MineralMineral
0841Flapple
GrassDragon
0842Appletun
GrassDragon
0844SandacondaFieldDragon
0862Obstagoon
FieldField
0863PerrserkerFieldField
0864CursolaWater 1Water 3
0865Sirfetch'dFlyingField
0866Mr. Rime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0867Runerigus
MineralAmorphous
0870FalinksFairyMineral
0874StonjournerMineralMineral
0875EiscueWater 1Field
0878CufantFieldMineral
0879CopperajahFieldMineral
0883Arctovish
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0884Duraludon
MineralDragon
0888Zacian
Zacian
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0889Zamazenta
Zamazenta
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0896GlastrierNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0898Calyrex
Calyrex
Ice Rider

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0905Enamorus
Enamorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0932NacliMineralMineral
0933NaclstackMineralMineral
0934GarganaclMineralMineral
0936Armarouge
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0937Ceruledge
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0950KlawfWater 3Water 3
0953RellorBugBug
0954Rabsca
BugBug
0965Varoom
MineralMineral
0966Revavroom
MineralMineral
0968OrthwormFieldField
0969Glimmet
MineralMineral
0970Glimmora
MineralMineral
0983Kingambit
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0989Sandy Shocks
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0990Iron Treads
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0992Iron Hands
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0995Iron Thorns
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1010Iron Leaves
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1012Poltchageist
Poltchageist
All forms

MineralAmorphous
1013Sinistcha
Sinistcha
All forms

MineralAmorphous
1018Archaludon
MineralDragon
1022Iron Boulder
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1023Iron Crown
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster
0347Anorith
Water 3Water 3
0447RioluFieldHuman-Like
0529DrilburFieldField
0557Dwebble
BugMineral
0564Tirtouga
Water 1Water 3
0582VanilliteMineralMineral
0707Klefki
MineralMineral
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0374Beldum
MineralMineralPokéwalker -Winner's Path
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0564Tirtouga
Water 1Water 3Dream World -Sparkling Sea
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation III

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0371BagonDragonDragonPokémon Center 5th Anniversary
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0386Deoxys
DeoxysLv. 50
Normal Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered10th Movie Deoxys
GameStop Deoxys
Nintendo of Korea Deoxys
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Iron Defense raises the user's Defense by two stages.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--17-—%-UserUser-
MDTDS--16-—%-UserUser-
BSL--16-—%-UserUser-
MDGtI--1750—%-UserUser-
SMD--1740—%-UserUser-
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

InPokémon Rumble Rush, allstatus moves including Iron Defense could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Iron Defense could be seen as a move used by BossBlastoise,Shieldon,Bastiodon,Bronzor.

Iron Defense
Charge time1.54 seconds
Range typeCircular (self)
TargetSelf
Additional effectRaises the user's Defense

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Iron DefenseStatus2SelfRaises the user's Defense by two stat ranks. Emmet (Special Costume) & Escavalier
Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys(Defense Forme)
Sophocles & Alolan Golem
Raihan & Gigalith
Liza (Summer 2023) & Celesteela
Rose & Perrserker
Arven & Nacli
Scottie/Bettie &Galarian Meowth/PerrserkerEgg(Support role only)
Buddy moves
Huge Boulder Iron DefenseStatus13All alliesActivation Condition: When the user uses any move once.

Deactivation Condition: When this move is used.

Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank.

Gordie & Barbaracle
Devoted Iron DefenseStatus2All alliesActivation Condition: When Johto Circle (Special) is applied to the allied field of play.

Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated.

Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank.

Jasmine (Academy) & Forretress

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Iron Defense isAegislash's second starting move. The move envelops the user in a powerful protective force for 3s or after blocking one attack. If this move blocks an attack, increase boost count by 1. After reaching level 8, this move is replaced by eitherWide Guard orIron Head.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBBoosts the user's Defense by two levels.
MDTDSBoosts the user's Defense by 2 levels.
BSLじぶんの ぼうぎょを 2だんかいあげる
MDGtIIt sharply boosts your Defense. (The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on aWonder Tile.)
SMDIt sharply boosts your Defense.*
It sharply boosts your Defense. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on aWonder Tile.*


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Bronzong

Whirlipede

Duraludon

Garganacl
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, boosting its defenses.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
TorkoalTorkoal pulls its head and limbs into its shell and protects itself.
Flannery's TorkoalGoing, Going, YawnDebut
Ash's TorkoalManectric ChargeNone
ClamperlClamperl closes its shell and protects itself from attacks.
Nancy's ClamperlThe Evolutionary WarNone
Keith's ClamperlThe Evolutionary WarNone
MetagrossMetagross's whole body glows white and it can block attacks.
Anabel's MetagrossTalking a Good Game!None
RegirockRegirock tenses up and crosses its arms. Regirock can then block attacks.
Brandon's RegirockBattling the Enemy Within!None
BronzongBronzong crosses its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a blue aura. Its body briefly shines and it can protect itself from attacks.
Lucian's BronzongAn Elite Meet and Greet!None
BastiodonThe outline of Bastiodon's head glows light blue and a white shine goes down its face. Bastiodon can then stop attacks.
Byron's BastiodonAncient Family Matters!None
LaironLairon's body becomes outlined in light blue and its body briefly shines, increasing Lairon's defense.
Paul's LaironA Pyramiding Rage!None
WhirlipedeWhirlipede's body becomes outlined in light blue, and then moments later, a white shine goes up its body and its body turns into iron for a moment. Whirlipede can then stop attacks.
Burgh's WhirlipedeBattling For The Love of Bug-Types!None
EscavalierEscavalier raises both of its lances into the air and its body becomes outlined in light blue. A white shine then goes up its body and its body turns into iron. Escavalier can then stop attacks; or a silvery metallic shield descends down in front of Escavalier, blocking the opponent's attack.
Bianca's EscavalierEvolution Exchange Excitement!None
Count Oyster's EscavalierMega Evolution - BondsNone
DoubladeDoublade unsheathes its swords, which turn a shiny metallic color. It then raises the swords upward and crosses then so that they form an "X" shape. Doublade then stays still as its opponent attacks it in this defensive stance.
Sawyer's DoubladeA Full-Strength Battle Surprise!None
DuraludonDuraludon's body becomes outlined in white energy and its body briefly shines. Duraludon can then stop attacks.
Raihan's DuraludonToughing It Out!None
FerrothornFerrothorn's feelers glow white, and it uses them to block the opponent's attacks.
Rose's FerrothornSword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!None
BronzorBronzor's body glows blue and becomes able to stop attacks.
Tepen's BronzorThe Stolen TreasureNone
GarganaclA silvery metallic shield descends down in front of Garganacl, blocking the opponent's attack.
Sidian's GarganaclFood Fit for a Kingambit!None

In the manga

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Bronzong


The user hardens its body's surface like iron, boosting its defenses.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
BronzongBronzong resists an attack coming from the opponent.
Shin's BronzongPBK1Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Mawile

Lairon

Delcatty
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, boosting its defenses.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MawileMawile swings its head so the large pair of jaws on its head falls in front of its body, and the jaws become hard and shiny like steel. The jaws then can withstand attacks; or, Mawile looks into the air and the large pair of jaws on its head rise into the air above it and start to glow brightly, boosting its defenses.
Multiple wild MawileRing Ring Goes BeldumDebut
Noland's MawilePinsir Me, I Must Be DreamingNone
LaironLairon's body becomes able to take attacks.
Sapphire's RonoBubble Bubble Toil and Azumarill IINone
DelcattyDelcatty crouches down and a sparkling shield appears around it, protecting it from attacks.
Ruby's KikiThe Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIUsed viaAssist

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Metagross


The user hardens its body's surface like iron, boosting its defenses.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MetagrossMetagross's body becomes stiff like iron and the opponent's attacks are rendered useless.
Koya's MetagrossClash! Hareta vs. KoyaDebut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanDefensa Fèrria
ChineseCantonese鐵壁Titbīk
Mandarin鐵壁 / 铁壁Tiěbì
CzechŽelezná obrana
DutchIJzerwering
FinnishRautapuolustus
FrenchMur de Fer
GermanEisenabwehr
GreekΜεταλλική ΆμυναMetallikí Ámyna
Hindiलोहे का बचावLohe ka bachav
IndonesianDinding Besi
ItalianFerroscudo
Korean철벽Cheolbyeok
NorwegianJernforsvar
PolishStalowa Obrona
PortugueseDefesa de Ferro
RomanianProtecția de Fier
SerbianGvozdena odbrana
SpanishLatin AmericaDefensa Hierro*
Defensa de Hierro*
SpainDefensa FérreaVI+
Def. FérreaIIIV
VietnamesePhòng Ngự Kiên Cố
Phòng Ngự Thép*


Variations of the moveAcid Armor
Acid ArmorAmnesiaAutotomizeBarrierIron DefenseNasty PlotRock PolishSwords Dance
Formerly a variation
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