| Type | Steel |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets the user.
Iron Defense raises the user's Defense by two stages.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user hardens its body’s surface to sharply raise its DEFENSE stat. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver Black/White |
The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
These pokemon learn Iron Defense at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Iron Defense as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
These pokemon can learn Iron Defense by the various move tutors in the games.