Harden

Move data

Typenormal
CategoryStatus
Power0
Accuracy
PP30
IntroducedGeneration 1

Harden raises the user's Defense by one stage.

Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

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.

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
L.G. Pikachu
L.G. Eevee
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Sword
Shield
B.Diamond
S.Pearl
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Other languages

EnglishHarden
SpanishFortaleza
ItalianRafforzatore
Japaneseかたくなる (Katakunaru)
GermanHärtner
FrenchArmure

Pokémon that learn Harden: