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Barrier

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Barrier

Psychic-type status move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Move text

The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

30

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Abra

#20

Psychic
Egg

Kadabra

#21

Psychic
Prior evolution (egg)

Alakazam

#22

Psychic
Prior evolution (egg)

Shellder

#90

Water
Egg

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Prior evolution (egg)

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
Egg

Hypno

#97

Psychic
Prior evolution (egg)

Electabuzz

#125

Electric
Prior evolution (egg)

Magmar

#126

Fire
Prior evolution (egg)

Corsola

#222

WaterRock
Egg

Elekid

#239

Electric
Egg

Magby

#240

Fire
Egg

Lileep

#345

RockGrass
Egg

Cradily

#346

RockGrass
Prior evolution (egg)

Clamperl

#366

Water
Egg

Huntail

#367

Water
Prior evolution (egg)

Gorebyss

#368

Water
Prior evolution (egg)

Electivire

#466

Electric
Prior evolution (egg)

Magmortar

#467

Fire
Prior evolution (egg)

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus

-

--3098

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus

-

--2080

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Calm MindPsychicStatus--2090

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

ConfusionPsychicSpecial

-

501002559

The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus

-

--2012

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015122

An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial

-

801003026

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.

Future SightPsychicSpecial

-

80901552

Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.

GravityPsychicStatus

-

--513

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.

Guard SwapPsychicStatus

-

--1010

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.

Heal BlockPsychicStatus

-

-1001512

The user prevents the foe from using any HP-recovery moves for five turns.

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1014

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status cured.

Heart SwapPsychicStatus

-

--101

The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the foe.

HypnosisPsychicStatus

-

-702047

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

ImprisonPsychicStatus

-

--1022

If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.

KinesisPsychicStatus

-

-80152

The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower the target’s accuracy.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30140

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

Lunar DancePsychicStatus

-

--101

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

7010051

The user looses a damaging burst of light. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus

-

--1510

A barrier reflects back to the foe moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

MeditatePsychicStatus

-

--4019

The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.

Miracle EyePsychicStatus

-

--407

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002029

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

7010051

A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk.

Power SwapPsychicStatus

-

--107

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--108

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial

-

651002048

The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010129

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Psycho BoostPsychicSpecial

-

1409054

The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical

-

701002011

The user tears at the foe with blades formed by psychic power. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus

-

-901016

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.

PsywavePsychicSpecial

-

-801514

The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20104

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

RestPsychicStatus--10483

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--108

The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--1071

The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2013

Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon. It may also be used to warp to the last Poké Center visited.

TrickPsychicStatus

-

-1001016

The user catches the foe off guard and swaps the foe’s held item with its own.

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--564

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical

-

80901549

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

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