Barrier (move)

Barrier バリアー Barrier

Battles Type  Psychic Category  Status PP  20 (max. 32) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Affected by Snatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Self: Affects the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  0   Can avoid being startled by others.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Prevents the user from being startled until the turn ends.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Barrier (Japanese: バリアー Barrier) is a non-damaging Psychic-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generations I to V

Barrier increases the user's Defense by two stages.

Generations VI and VII

Barrier's PP was changed from 30 to 20.

If powered up by a Psychium Z into Z-Barrier, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Generation VIII onwards

Barrier cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description Stad Instantly forms a barrier between the user and the opponent. Defense is sharply increased. Stad2 Instantly forms a barrier between the user and the opponent. Defense is increased. GSC Sharply increases user's Defense. RSEColoXD Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense. FRLG The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat. DPPtHGSSPBR BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat. SwShBDSPLA SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
												SMUSUM	PE
0065		Alakazam		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	1
0072		Tentacool		Water 3		Water 3	33	36	36	26	29	29XY 28ORAS	28	31
0073		Tentacruel		Water 3		Water 3	35	38	38	26	29	29XY 28ORAS	28	36
0091		Cloyster		Water 3		Water 3	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	1
0097		Hypno		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	1
0122		Mr. Mime		Human-Like		Human-Like	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0137		Porygon		Mineral		Mineral	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	18
0150		Mewtwo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	63	11	11	8	1	64	64	77
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	−	−	−	40	40	40	40	44
0439		Mime Jr.		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				1	1	1	1
0462		Magnezone		Mineral		Mineral				1	1	1	1
0471		Glaceon		Field		Field				78PtHGSS	78BW 29B2W2	29	29
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
											SMUSUM
0063		Abra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0090		Shellder		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0120		Staryu		Water 3		Water 3	✔GS	−	−	−	−	−
0222		Corsola		Water 1	Water 3	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0239		Elekid		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0240		Magby		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0258		Mudkip		Monster	Water 1		−	−	−	✔	✔
0345		Lileep		Water 3		Water 3		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0366		Clamperl		Water 1		Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0517		Munna		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔
0605		Elgyem		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔
0677		Espurr		Field		Field					✔	✔
0698		Amaura		Monster		Monster					✔	✔
0712		Bergmite		Monster	Mineral					✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0090		Shellder		Water 3		Water 3	Dream World - Sparkling Sea
0605		Elgyem		Human-Like		Human-Like	Dream World - Spooky Manor
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation II

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0137		Porygon		Mineral		Mineral	New York Pokémon Center
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug	New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation VI

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0149		Dragonite		Water 1	Dragon	Lance's Dragonite
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Barrier raises the user's Defense by two stages.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 22 - —% - User User - MDTDS - - 16 - —% - User User - BSL - - 16 - —% - User User - MDGtI - - 12 50 —% - User User - SMD - - 12 30 —% - User User - With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Barrier could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Barrier could be seen as a move used by Boss Mr. Mime and Mew.

Barrier

Charge time	1.54 seconds
Range type	Circular (self)
Target	Self
Additional effect	Raises the user's Defense

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Barrier is Mr. Mime's second move. It is obtained by reaching level 6 upgrading Light Screen into it instead of Guard Swap. The user creates a wall that prevents enemies from passing. Holds 2 uses in reserve and cannot be used more than once every 2s. When upgrading Barrier, reserved Barriers will be restored to the maximum. At level 13, can store 3 uses in reserve.

Description

Games Description MDRB Boosts the user's Defense by two levels. MDTDS Boosts the user's Defense by 2 levels. BSL じぶんの ぼうぎょを ２だんかいあげる MDGtI It sharply boosts your Defense. (The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.) SMD It sharply boosts your Defense.* It sharply boosts your Defense. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.*

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Mew Mr. Mime Togepi Mewtwo
The user instantly forms a barrier between itself and the opponent to protect itself from attacks.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Mewtwo rises in the air and a blue energy barrier appears around it; or, Mewtwo raises its hand and creates a purple energy barrier around itself, protecting it from attacks.
Mewtwo (M01)	Mewtwo Strikes Back		Debut
	Mew rises into the air and a pink energy barrier appears around it.
Mew (M01)	Mewtwo Strikes Back		Mew could not legally learn Barrier at the time
	Mr. Mime waves its arms and a glass-like square wall appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.
Delia's Mimey	It's Mr. Mime Time		None
Stella's Mr. Mime	It's Mr. Mime Time		None
	A blue energy barrier appears around Togepi and its allies, protecting them from attacks.
Misty's Togepi	In the Pink		Used via Metronome

Pokémon Origins

Mewtwo
The user forms an energy barrier to protect itself from the foe's attack.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Mewtwo forms a light green energy barrier around its body, protecting it from attacks.
Red's Mewtwo	File 4: Charizard		Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Mewtwo Mr. Mime
The user creates a protective barrier around themselves.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Mewtwo sticks out one of its hands and a force field appears around it, protecting it from attacks. Mewtwo can also slam into the opponent while the barrier is around it.
Blaine's Mewtwo	Airing Out Aerodactyl		Debut
	Mr. Mime holds up one of its index fingers and fires a beam of energy from the middle of it at the opponent. When the opponent is hit by the attack, the particles form together in the air and form an invisible wall around it.
Sabrina's Mr. Mime	Silly Scyther		None
Crystal's Mymee	The Final Battle III		None

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Clefairy Togepi
The user instantly forms a barrier between itself and the opponent to protect itself from attacks.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Clefairy holds out its arms and forms a wall of energy in front of them.
Red's Clefairy	The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!		Debut Clefairy cannot legally learn Barrier
	Togepi forms a barrier around it, preventing itself from getting hit by attacks.
Misty's Togepi	The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)		Used via Metronome

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

Lance's Dragonite using Barrier

• In Red, Green, and Blue, Lance has a Dragonite with this move, although Dragonite cannot legitimately have the move in any of the Generation I games.
  • A Dragonite with Barrier was distributed as a participation gift in the Kanto Classic Wi-Fi tournament as a reference to this Dragonite.
• Despite having distinct effects in the games, Reflect, Light Screen, Barrier, Protect, and Safeguard are often depicted in the animated series seemingly sharing the same effect that Protect has in the games (protecting the user from most the effect of moves).

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 屏障 Pìhngjeung * 障礙 Jeungngoih * Mandarin 屏障 Píngzhàng * 障礙 Zhàng'ài * 防護罩 Fánghùzhào * Czech Bránění Danish Spærre Dutch Barrière French Bouclier German Barriere Greek Παραπέτασμα Indonesian Perisai Italian Barriera Korean 배리어 Baeri-eo Portuguese Barreira Serbian Barijera Spanish Barrera Vietnamese Rào Chắn

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