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X Defense

Battle Items item in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.

Flavor Text

An item that raises the Defense stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

Short Effect

Raises Defense by one stage in battle. Raises happiness.

Effect

Used on a party Pokémon in battle : Raises the target’s Defense by one stage. Increases happiness by 1/1/0.

Location details

Sold on the third floor of the Goldenrod Department Store, and in Kanto on the fifth floor of the Celadon Department Store. The Pokéwalker's Dowsing feature can also turn one up on the Suburban Area and Icy Mountain Rd. courses.

X Defense

X Defense

Battle Items

Cost

550

Pocket

Battle Items

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