NormalStatus
Defense Curl
Values in Pokémon Champions
Pow
—
Acc
—
PP
40
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Effects & flags
Raises Def by 1
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | 0 |
| Gen 1–9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
SalamencePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
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FAQ
What type is Defense Curl?
Defense Curl is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Defense Curl do?
The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Which Pokémon can learn Defense Curl?
52 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Sandshrew, Sandslash, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Geodude, Graveler.