Leer
Move Details
- Power
- —
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 30
- Priority
- 0
- Critical hit chance
- 1/24
- Effect chance
- 100%
- Blocked by Detect and Protect
- Reflectable
- Copied by Mirror Move
Effect
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
- Target
- All Opponents
- Introduced
- Generation I
Stat Changes
- Defense: -1
In-Game Descriptions
18 entries
Gold Silver
Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Crystal
Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Ruby Sapphire
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Emerald
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Firered Leafgreen
The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its DEFENSE stat.
Diamond Pearl
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
Platinum
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
Heartgold Soulsilver
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
Black White
The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.
Black 2 White 2
The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.
X Y
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Sun Moon
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Sword Shield
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Legends Arceus
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Scarlet Violet
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Pokémon That Learn Leer
286 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.
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#0091 
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#0116 
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Scyther 
#0125 
Electabuzz 
#0126 
Magmar #0130 
Gyarados #0146 
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Dratini 
#0148 
Dragonair #0149 
Dragonite #0155 
Cyndaquil #0156 
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