Defend Order
Bug-type status move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

StatusMove text
The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
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![]() Smeargle #70 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Smeargle #70 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Order | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 2 | The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 126 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | - | 90 | 100 | 10 | 69 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Fell Stinger | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 27 | When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically. |
| First Impression | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 10 | 3 | Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 95 | 20 | 193 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Heal Order | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 2 | The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP. |
| Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | 145 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. | |
| Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 53 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |
| Lunge | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 14 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 85 | 10 | 27 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 95 | 20 | 36 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| Pollen Puff | ![]() | Special | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 3 | The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead. |
| Powder | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 23 | The user covers the target in a combustible powder. If the target uses a Fire-type move, the powder explodes and damages the target. |
| Quiver Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 37 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Rage Powder | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 37 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user. |
| Savage Spin-Out | ![]() | Physical | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle. |
| Savage Spin-Out | ![]() | Special | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | - | 75 | 100 | 15 | 324 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. |
| Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 5 | 54 | The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| Spider Web | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 8 | The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle. |
| Steamroller | ![]() | Physical | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 7 | The user crushes its target by rolling over the target with its rolled-up body. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Sticky Web | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 17 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle. |
| String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 95 | 40 | 90 | The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | - | 50 | 100 | 20 | 92 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit. |
| Tail Glow | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 4 | The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Twineedle | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 100 | 20 | 14 | The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target. |
| U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 235 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |
| X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 149 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |



































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