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Iron Defense

Iron Defense

Steel-type status move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

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 naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Clamperl

#140

Water
Start

Probopass

#255

RockSteel
Start

Probopass

#255

RockSteel
4

Golett

#312

GroundGhost
17

Golurk

#313

GroundGhost
17

Shieldon

#237

RockSteel
19

Bastiodon

#238

RockSteel
19

Roggenrola

#120

Rock
20

Boldore

#121

Rock
20

Gigalith

#122

Rock
20

Sandshrew Alola

#328

IceSteel
23

Turtonator

#288

FireDragon
25

Corsola

#135

WaterRock
29

Mudbray

#165

Ground
29

Mudsdale

#166

Ground
29

Sandygast

#225

GhostGround
32

Palossand

#226

GhostGround
32

Mawile

#125

SteelFairy
33

Mawile Mega

#125

SteelFairy
33

Golisopod

#222

BugWater
36

Jangmo-o

#361

Dragon
37

Scizor

#366

BugSteel
37

Scizor Mega

#366

BugSteel
37

Stakataka

#392

RockSteel
37

Torkoal

#287

Fire
38

Hakamo-o

#362

DragonFighting
38

Kommo-o

#363

DragonFighting
38

Kommo-o Totem

#363

DragonFighting
38

Pineco

#268

Bug
39

Crabrawler

#71

Fighting
42

Crabominable

#72

FightingIce
42

Forretress

#269

BugSteel
42

Pawniard

#337

DarkSteel
46

Bisharp

#338

DarkSteel
46

Metang

#279

SteelPsychic
47

Charjabug

#35

BugElectric
49

Shellder

#138

Water
49

Metagross

#280

SteelPsychic
52

Metagross Mega

#280

SteelPsychic
52

Magearna

#401

SteelFairy
57

Magearna Original

#401

SteelFairy
57

Celesteela

#397

SteelFlying
59

Necrozma

#400

Psychic
59

Necrozma Dawn

#400

PsychicGhost
59

Necrozma Dusk

#400

PsychicSteel
59

Necrozma Ultra

#400

PsychicDragon
59

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Anorith

#233

RockBug
Egg

Tirtouga

#241

WaterRock
Egg

Larvitar

#247

RockGround
Egg

Klefki

#314

SteelFairy
Egg

Vanillite

#332

Ice
Egg

Riolu

#377

Fighting
Egg

Metapod

#18

Bug
Move Tutor

Charjabug

#35

BugElectric
Move Tutor

Vikavolt

#36

BugElectric
Move Tutor

Vikavolt Totem

#36

BugElectric
Move Tutor

Slowbro

#45

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Slowbro Mega

#45

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Slowking

#46

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Magnemite

#54

ElectricSteel
Move Tutor

Magneton

#55

ElectricSteel
Move Tutor

Magnezone

#56

ElectricSteel
Move Tutor

Mr. Mime

#60

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Crabrawler

#71

Fighting
Move Tutor

Crabominable

#72

FightingIce
Move Tutor

Diglett Alola

#85

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Dugtrio Alola

#86

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Mandibuzz

#92

DarkFlying
Move Tutor

Roggenrola

#120

Rock
Move Tutor

Boldore

#121

Rock
Move Tutor

Gigalith

#122

Rock
Move Tutor

Carbink

#123

RockFairy
Move Tutor

Mawile

#125

SteelFairy
Move Tutor

Mawile Mega

#125

SteelFairy
Move Tutor

Rockruff

#126

Rock
Move Tutor

Rockruff Own Tempo

#126

Rock
Move Tutor

Lycanroc Midday

#127

Rock
Move Tutor

Lycanroc Dusk

#127

Rock
Move Tutor

Lycanroc Midnight

#127

Rock
Move Tutor

Corsola

#135

WaterRock
Move Tutor

Mareanie

#136

PoisonWater
Move Tutor

Toxapex

#137

PoisonWater
Move Tutor

Shellder

#138

Water
Move Tutor

Cloyster

#139

WaterIce
Move Tutor

Clamperl

#140

Water
Move Tutor

Shelgon

#148

Dragon
Move Tutor

Mudbray

#165

Ground
Move Tutor

Mudsdale

#166

Ground
Move Tutor

Dewpider

#174

WaterBug
Move Tutor

Araquanid

#175

WaterBug
Move Tutor

Cubone

#197

Ground
Move Tutor

Marowak

#198

Ground
Move Tutor

Marowak Alola

#198

FireGhost
Move Tutor

Marowak Totem

#198

FireGhost
Move Tutor

Pinsir

#211

Bug
Move Tutor

Pinsir Mega

#211

BugFlying
Move Tutor

Golisopod

#222

BugWater
Move Tutor

Sandygast

#225

GhostGround
Move Tutor

Palossand

#226

GhostGround
Move Tutor

Omanyte

#227

RockWater
Move Tutor

Omastar

#228

RockWater
Move Tutor

Kabuto

#229

RockWater
Move Tutor

Kabutops

#230

RockWater
Move Tutor

Anorith

#233

RockBug
Move Tutor

Armaldo

#234

RockBug
Move Tutor

Shieldon

#237

RockSteel
Move Tutor

Icicle Spear

Ice

Block

Normal
SteelStatus

Iron Defense

Steel-type move

Move #

334

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Anchor ShotSteelPhysical

-

80100201

The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.

AutotomizeSteelStatus

-

--1530

The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.

Bullet PunchSteelPhysical

-

40100309

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TM91
801001053

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

Gear UpSteelStatus

-

--202

The user engages its gears to raise the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.

Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100565

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Heavy SlamSteelPhysical

-

-1001018

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical

-

8010015119

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Iron TailSteelPhysical

-

1007515192

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

Magnet BombSteelPhysical

-

60-204

The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack never misses.

Metal BurstSteelPhysical

-

-100109

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

Metal ClawSteelPhysical

-

50953530

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

Metal SoundSteelStatus

-

-854019

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Meteor MashSteelPhysical

-

9090105

The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Mirror ShotSteelSpecial

-

65851014

The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Shift GearSteelStatus

-

--102

The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack stat and sharply raising its Speed stat.

Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70-1017

The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.

Steel WingSteelPhysical70902552

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

Sunsteel StrikeSteelPhysical

-

10010051

The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

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