Defense Curl

Effect

The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Normal	Status	—	—	40	0	User

“—” power marks a status move. “—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

97 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (78 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Defense Curl: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Sandshrew	Ground	Lv 1	Where to get it
Sandslash	Ground	Lv 1	Where to get it
Clefairy	Fairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Clefable	Fairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Jigglypuff	NormalFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Wigglytuff	NormalFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Geodude	RockGround	Lv 1	Where to get it
Graveler	RockGround	Lv 1	Where to get it
Golem	RockGround	Lv 1	Where to get it
Lickitung	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Chansey	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Snorlax	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Cyndaquil	Fire	Lv 22	Where to get it
Quilava	Fire	Lv 24	Where to get it
Typhlosion	Fire	Lv 24	Where to get it
Sentret	Normal	Lv 4	Where to get it
Furret	Normal	Lv 1, Lv 4	Where to get it
Igglybuff	NormalFairy	Lv 4	Where to get it
Marill	WaterFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Azumarill	WaterFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Dunsparce	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Phanpy	Ground	Lv 1	Where to get it
Donphan	GroundDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Porygon2	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Miltank	Normal	Lv 10	Where to get it
Blissey	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Spheal	IceWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Sealeo	IceWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Walrein	IceWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Bidoof	Normal	Lv 5	Where to get it
Bibarel	NormalWater	Lv 5	Where to get it
Buneary	Normal	Lv 4	Where to get it
Lopunny	NormalFighting	Lv 1	Where to get it
Happiny	Normal	Lv 4	Where to get it
Munchlax	Normal	Lv 4	Where to get it
Lickilicky	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Porygon-Z	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Tepig	Fire	Lv 13	Where to get it
Pignite	FireFighting	Lv 13	Where to get it
Emboar	FireFighting	Lv 13	Where to get it
Munna	Psychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Musharna	Psychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Venipede	BugPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Whirlipede	BugPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Scolipede	BugPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Golett	GroundGhost	Lv 4	Where to get it
Golurk	GroundGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Wimpod	BugWater	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Golisopod	BugWater	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Minior	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Komala	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Togedemaru	ElectricSteel	Lv 5	Where to get it
Magearna	SteelFairy	Lv 6	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Wooloo	Normal	Lv 4	Where to get it
Dubwool	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Bramblin	GrassGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Brambleghast	GrassGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Rellor	Bug	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Dudunsparce	NormalDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Great Tusk	GroundFighting	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Iron Treads	GroundSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form. Alolan Sandshrew	IceSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sandslash’s standard form. Alolan Sandslash	IceSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Graveler’s standard form. Alolan Graveler	RockElectric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Golem’s standard form. Alolan Golem	RockElectric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lopunny’s standard form. Mega Lopunny	NormalFighting	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Red Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Orange Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Yellow Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Green Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Blue Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Indigo Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Violet Core)	RockFlying	Lv 3	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Magearna’s standard form. Magearna (Original Color)	SteelFairy	Lv 6	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Typhlosion’s standard form. Hisuian Typhlosion	FireGhost	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Dudunsparce’s standard form. Dudunsparce (Three-Segment Form)	Normal	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form. Gigantamax Snorlax	Normal	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (20 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Defense Curl: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Onix	RockGround	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sudowoodo	Rock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Shuckle	BugRock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Wailmer	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Numel	FireGround	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Bagon	Dragon	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Bidoof	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Pachirisu	Electric	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Cherubi	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Bonsly	Rock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Foongus	GrassPoison	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chespin	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Bunnelby	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Skiddo	Grass	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Stufful	NormalFighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Skwovet	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Applin	GrassDragon	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sizzlipede	FireBug	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Cufant	Steel	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Onix’s standard form. Crystal Onix	RockIce	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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