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.

Generation VI onwards

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.

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 SMUSUM The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0065		Alakazam		Human-Like		Human-Like							1PE
0072		Tentacool		Water 3		Water 3	33	36	36	26	29	29XY 28ORAS	28SMUSUM 31PE
0073		Tentacruel		Water 3		Water 3	35	38	38	26	29	29XY 28ORAS	28SMUSUM 36PE
0091		Cloyster		Water 3		Water 3							1PE
0097		Hypno		Human-Like		Human-Like							1PE
0122		Mr. Mime		Human-Like		Human-Like	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0137		Porygon		Mineral		Mineral							18PE
0150		Mewtwo		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered	63	11	11	8	1	64	64SMUSUM 77PE
0151		Mew		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered				40	40	40	40SMUSUM 44PE
0439		Mime Jr.		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered				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	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
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		Monster					✔	✔
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

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 the anime

In the main series

Togepi Mewtwo File:Delia Mimey Barrier.png Mr. Mime Mew
The user throws up a sturdy wall that protects it from attacks.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Mr. Mime waves its arms and a glass square appears in front of it.
Delia's Mimey	It's Mr. Mime Time		Debut
Stella's Mr. Mime	It's Mr. Mime Time		None
	Mewtwo rises in the air and a blue barrier appears around it.
Mewtwo (original series)	Mewtwo Strikes Back		None
	Mew rises into the air and a pink barrier appears around it.
Mew (M01)	Mewtwo Strikes Back		Mew could not legally learn Barrier at the time
	A blue barrier appears around Togepi and others, shielding it from any attack.
Misty's Togepi	In the Pink		Used via Metronome

In 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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.
Mewtwo (Adventures)	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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Clefairy Togepi
The user forms a light barrier wall.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Clefairy holds out its arms and forms a light barrier wall in from 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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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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, andSky	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, andSky	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, andSky	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, andSky	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.

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 * Danish Spærre Dutch Barrière French Bouclier German Barriere Greek Παραπέτασμα Indonesian Perisai Italian Barriera Korean 배리어 Barrier Portuguese Brazil Barreira Portugal Barreira Serbian Barijera Spanish Barrera Vietnamese Rào Chắn

Variations of the move Acid Armor
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