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Iron Defense

Iron Defense

Steel-type status move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
SteelStatus

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Riolu

#115

Fighting
Egg

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
Egg
SteelStatus

Iron Defense

Steel-type move

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Related

View all moves
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical

-

40100309

The user strikes with a tough punch as fast as a bullet. This move always goes first.

Doom DesireSteelSpecial

-

1208551

Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the foe with a concentrated bundle of light.

Flash CannonSteelSpecial801001041

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100549

The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical

-

801001514

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515192

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Magnet BombSteelPhysical

-

60-204

The user launches a steel bomb that sticks to the target. This attack will not miss.

Metal BurstSteelPhysical

-

-100105

The user retaliates against the foe that last inflicted damage on it with much greater power.

Metal ClawSteelPhysical

-

50953527

The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Metal SoundSteelStatus

-

-854014

A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Meteor MashSteelPhysical

-

10085103

The foe is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user’s Attack.

Mirror ShotSteelSpecial

-

6585105

The user looses a flash of energy from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Steel WingSteelPhysical70902553

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

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