Barrier (move)

	Barrier; バリアー Barrier
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;
	Self: Affects the user
Introduced	Generation I
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
Condition	Cool
Appeal	1 ♥
Jam	0
	Can avoid being startled by others.
Condition	Cool
Appeal	2 ♥♥
	Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
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.
GS C	Sharply increases user's Defense.
RS EColoXD	Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense.
FRLG	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
DP Pt HGSSPBR BW B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM PE	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
SwSh BDSP LA 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

#		Egg Groups	Level
			I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
									SM USUM	PE
0065	Alakazam	Human-Like	Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	1
0072	Tentacool	Water 3	Water 3	33	36	36	26	29	29^XY 28^ORAS	28	31
0073	Tentacruel	Water 3	Water 3	35	38	38	26	29	29^XY 28^ORAS	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				78^PtHGSS	78^BW 29^B2W2	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

#		Egg Groups		Egg Move
				II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
									SM USUM
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

#		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

#		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	-
MDTD S	-	-	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 FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. 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.

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.
MDTD S	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

Pokémon	Method
Mew Mr. Mime Togepi Mewtwo
The user instantly forms a barrier between itself and the opponent to protect itself from attacks.
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

Pokémon	Method
Mewtwo
The user forms an energy barrier to protect itself from the foe's attack.
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

Pokémon	Method
Mewtwo Mr. Mime
The user creates a protective barrier around themselves.
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

Pokémon	Method
Clefairy Togepi
The user instantly forms a barrier between itself and the opponent to protect itself from attacks.
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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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

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 *
Chinese	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

Variations of the move Acid Armor

Formerly a variation
	Acid Armor • Amnesia • Autotomize • • Iron Defense • Nasty Plot • Rock Polish • Swords Dance
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