Leer
Move data
| Type | normal |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Leer lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
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.
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 B.Diamond S.Pearl | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
Other languages
| English | Leer |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Malicioso |
| Italian | Fulmisguardo |
| Japanese | にらみつける (Niramitsukeru) |
| German | Silberblick |
| French | Groz'Yeux |
Pokémon that learn Leer:
#588
#626
