Harden (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Harden raises the user's Defense by one stage.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Harden turns into Z-Harden and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Raises the user's DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its DEFENSE stat. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Harden at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Roggenrola
#524 / Rock
Level 4
#524 / Rock
Level 4
Ferrothorn
#598 / Grass · Steel
Level 1
#598 / Grass · Steel
Level 1
Celesteela
#797 / Steel · Flying
Level 1
#797 / Steel · Flying
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Harden as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Bonsly
#438 / Rock
Undiscovered
#438 / Rock
Undiscovered
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Harden in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.