Defog

Move data

Typeflying
CategoryStatus
Power0
Accuracy
PP15
IntroducedGeneration 4

Defog lowers the target's Evasion by one stage and removes entry hazards and barriers on both sides of the field. The moves affected are: Light Screen, Reflect, Mist, Safeguard, Spikes, Stealth Rock, Sticky Web and Toxic Spikes.

Defog also clears foggy weather in battle (which causes Accuracy loss when present), however this weather condition is only present in Sinnoh (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum) and cannot be created in battle otherwise.

When a Pokémon is holding Flyinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Defog turns into Z-Defog and raises Accuracy one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.

Defog can be used to clear foggy areas (fog will return upon leaving and re-entering the area). So far only Sinnoh has experienced foggy weather. In Diamond & Pearl, Defog cannot be used outside of battle before obtaining the Fen Badge (Pastoria City Gym); In Platinum it cannot be used before the Relic Badge (Hearthome City Gym).

Game descriptions

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It reduces the foe’s evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
X
Y
O.Ruby
A.Sapphire
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Sword
Shield
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
B.Diamond
S.Pearl
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers, such as Reflect or Light Screen, and lowers their evasiveness. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Other languages

EnglishDefog
SpanishDespejar
ItalianScacciabruma
Japaneseきりばらい (Kiribarai)
GermanAuflockern
FrenchAnti-Brume

Pokémon that learn Defog: