Defense Curl (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 40 (max. 64) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Machine/Record
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
TM40 |
|---|
Effects
Defense Curl raises the user's Defense by one stage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
After Defense Curl has been used at least once and while the user stays in battle, the power of Rollout and Ice Ball is double their regular base power.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Defense Curl turns into Z-Defense Curl and raises Accuracy one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Defense Curl |
|---|---|
| Japanese | まるくなる (Marukunaru) |
| German | Einigler |
| French | Boul'Armure |
| Italian | Ricciolscudo |
| Spanish | Rizo Defensa |
| Korean | 웅크리기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 变圆 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 變圓 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Heightens the user’s DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its DEFENSE stat. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Defense Curl at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
#0157 / Fire
Level 24
Hisuian Typhlosion
#0157 / Fire · Ghost
Level 24
#0947 / Grass · Ghost
Level 1
Two-Segment Form
#0982 / Normal
Level 1
#0984 / Ground · Fighting
Level 1
#0990 / Ground · Steel
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Defense Curl as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0438 / Rock
Undiscovered
#0879 / Steel
Field, Mineral