Leer (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Leer lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Leer turns into Z-Leer and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Leer |
|---|---|
| Japanese | にらみつける (Niramitsukeru) |
| German | Silberblick |
| French | Groz'Yeux |
| Italian | Fulmisguardo |
| Spanish | Malicioso |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Reduces the foe’s DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire 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 Platinum 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 O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. 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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Leer 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.
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
Level 1
#083 / Normal · Flying
Level 1
Kangaskhan
#115 / Normal
Level 1
#115 / Normal
Level 1
Electabuzz
#125 / Electric
Level 1
#125 / Electric
Level 1
Typhlosion
#157 / Fire
Level 1
#157 / Fire
Level 1
Feraligatr
#160 / Water
Level 1
#160 / Water
Level 1
Electivire
#466 / Electric
Level 1
#466 / Electric
Level 1
Conkeldurr
#534 / Fighting
Level 1
#534 / Fighting
Level 1
Krookodile
#553 / Ground · Dark
Level 1
#553 / Ground · Dark
Level 1
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
Level 4
#588 / Bug
Level 4
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 4
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 4
Bouffalant
#626 / Normal
Level 1
#626 / Normal
Level 1
Incineroar
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 11
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 11
Crabrawler
#739 / Fighting
Level 9
#739 / Fighting
Level 9
Crabominable
#740 / Fighting · Ice
Level 1
#740 / Fighting · Ice
Level 1
Crabominable
#740 / Fighting · Ice
Level 9
#740 / Fighting · Ice
Level 9
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Leer as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Leer in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.
Charmander
#004 / Fire
Gen 1 — Level up
#004 / Fire
Gen 1 — Level up
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
Gen 1 — Level up
#005 / Fire
Gen 1 — Level up