Harden
Move data
| Type | normal |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 30 |
| Introduced | Generation 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
| English | Harden |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Fortaleza |
| Italian | Rafforzatore |
| Japanese | かたくなる (Katakunaru) |
| German | Härtner |
| French | Armure |
Pokémon that learn Harden:
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