Leer (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| 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 Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
Level 5
#083 / Normal · Flying
Level 5
Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch'd
#083 / Fighting
Level 5
Galarian Farfetch'd
#083 / Fighting
Level 5
Electabuzz
#125 / Electric
Level 1
#125 / Electric
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 1
#588 / Bug
Level 1
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
Bouffalant
#626 / Normal
Level 1
#626 / Normal
Level 1
Corvisquire
#822 / Flying
Level 1
#822 / Flying
Level 1
Corviknight
#823 / Flying · Steel
Level 1
#823 / Flying · Steel
Level 1
Toxtricity
Low Key Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Low Key Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Toxtricity
Amped Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Amped Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Sirfetch'd
#865 / Fighting
Level 1
#865 / Fighting
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Leer as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.