Defense Curl (move)

Defense Curl
まるくなる Curl Up
Defense Curl IX.png
Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  40 (max. 64)
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
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
Can avoid being startled by others once.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.

Defense Curl (Japanese: まるくなる Curl Up) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It was TM40 in Generation II.

Effect

Defense Curl increases the user's Defense by 1 stage.

Defense Curl also doubles the power of the user's Rollout and Ice Ball as long as the user remains in battle. This effect does not stack with itself and cannot be Baton Passed.

Defense Curl can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing Rollout and Tackle to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Ice Ball and Rollout to give the user an extra three appeal points if they are used in the next turn.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Defense Curl, the user's accuracy is raised by one stage.

Description

Games Description
StadStad2 Raises the user's Defense. Can normally be used up to six times in a row.
GSC Heightens the user's Defense.
RSEColoXD Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
FRLG The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
SV The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field 6 6 3 3BW
1B2W2
1 1 1 1 1 1
0027 Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 1
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field 1, 6 1, 6 1, 3 1, 3BW
1B2W2
1 1 1 1 1 1
0028 Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 Rem.
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 39 26 25 13 13 13 13 4 1 1 1
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 Rem.
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 19 4 4 5 5 5XY
3ORAS
3 6 1 1 1
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0074 Geodude RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 11 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0074 Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1 1 1
0075 Graveler RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1, 11 1, 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0075 Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1 1 1
0076 Golem RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1, 11 1, 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0076 Golem
Golem
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1 1 1
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 23 13 12 9 9 9 9 1 1
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 44 41 41 31 1 1 1 4 1 1 1
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 15 10RSE
9FRLG
4 4 4 4 6 1 1 1
0155 Cyndaquil FireIC Big.png Field Field 22 22 22 22 22 22
0156 Quilava FireIC Big.png Field Field 24 24 24 24 24 24
0157 Typhlosion FireIC Big.png Field Field 24 24 24 24 24 24
0157 Typhlosion
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field Field 24
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1, 5 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 4 4 5 5 5XY
3ORAS
3 4 4 4
0183 Marill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy 3 3 2 2BW
10B2W2
10 10 1 1 1
0184 Azumarill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy 1, 3 1, 3 1, 2 1, 2BW
10B2W2
10 10 1 1 1
0206 Dunsparce NormalIC Big.png Field Field 5 4 5 4BW
1B2W2
1 1 1 1 1
0231 Phanpy GroundIC Big.png Field Field 9 9 1 1 1 1 1 1
0232 Donphan GroundIC Big.png Field Field 9 9 1 1 1 1 1 1
0233 Porygon2 NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 24 24 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field 8 8 5 5 5 5 10 10
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 33 33 31 1 1 1 1 1 1
0363 Spheal IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1FRLG 1 1 1 1 1 1
0364 Sealeo IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1FRLG 1ORAS 1 1 1
0365 Walrein IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1FRLG 1ORAS 1 1 1
0399 Bidoof NormalIC Big.png Water 1 Field 9 9 9 5 5
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 9 9 9 5 5
0427 Buneary NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like 1 1 1 1 4 4
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like 1 1 1 1 1 1
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 4 4 4
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0463 Lickilicky NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 9 9 9 9 1 1
0474 Porygon-Z NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 1 1 1
0492 Shaymin
Shaymin
Land Forme
GrassIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1DP
0498 Tepig FireIC Big.png Field Field 13 13 13 13
0499 Pignite FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 13 13 13 13
0500 Emboar FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 13 13 13 13
0517 Munna PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1
0518 Musharna PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1
0543 Venipede BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1 1 1 1
0544 Whirlipede BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1 1 1 1
0545 Scolipede BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1 1 1 1
0622 Golett GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1 1 1 4 4
0623 Golurk GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1 1 1 1 1
0767 Wimpod BugIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Bug Water 3 1
0768 Golisopod BugIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Bug Water 3 1
0774 Minior
Minior
All forms
RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 3 3
0775 Komala NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0777 Togedemaru ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Fairy 5 5
0801 Magearna
Magearna
All forms
SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 6 6
0831 Wooloo NormalIC Big.png Field Field 4
0832 Dubwool NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1
0946 Bramblin GrassIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Grass Grass 1
0947 Brambleghast GrassIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Grass Grass 1
0953 Rellor BugIC Big.png Bug Bug 1
0954 Rabsca BugIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1
0982 Dudunsparce
Dudunsparce
All forms
NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1
0984 Great Tusk GroundIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
0990 Iron Treads GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
1025 Pecharunt PoisonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Rem.
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
0095 Onix RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0213 Shuckle BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0320 Wailmer WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0322 Numel FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0371 Bagon DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0399 Bidoof NormalIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0420 Cherubi GrassIC Big.png Fairy Grass
0438 Bonsly RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0590 Foongus GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Grass Grass
0650 Chespin GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0659 Bunnelby NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0672 Skiddo GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0759 Stufful NormalIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0819 Skwovet NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0840 Applin GrassIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Grass Dragon
0850 Sizzlipede FireIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0878 Cufant SteelIC Big.png Field 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.


By TM/Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
0001 Bulbasaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0002 Ivysaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0003 Venusaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0005 Charmeleon FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0008 Wartortle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0009 Blastoise WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0019 Rattata NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0020 Raticate NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0030 Nidorina PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0033 Nidorino PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0060 Poliwag WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0061 Poliwhirl WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0062 Poliwrath WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0074 Geodude RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0155 Cyndaquil FireIC Big.png Field Field
0156 Quilava FireIC Big.png Field Field
0157 Typhlosion FireIC Big.png Field Field
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0173 Cleffa FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0175 Togepi FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0179 Mareep ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0183 Marill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy
0184 Azumarill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0186 Politoed WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0187 Hoppip GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0188 Skiploom GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0189 Jumpluff GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0194 Wooper WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0195 Quagsire WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0200 Misdreavus GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0204 Pineco BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0205 Forretress BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0206 Dunsparce NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0208 Steelix SteelIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0211 Qwilfish WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0213 Shuckle BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0215 Sneasel DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0217 Ursaring NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0218 Slugma FireIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0219 Magcargo FireIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0220 Swinub IceIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0221 Piloswine IceIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0222 Corsola WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0223 Remoraid WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0224 Octillery WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0231 Phanpy GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0232 Donphan GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0233 Porygon2 NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0251 Celebi PsychicIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0258 Mudkip WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0259 Marshtomp WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0260 Swampert WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0273 Seedot GrassIC Big.png Field Grass
0274 Nuzleaf GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Grass
0275 Shiftry GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Grass
0280 Ralts PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0281 Kirlia PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0282 Gardevoir PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0293 Whismur NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0294 Loudred NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0295 Exploud NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0298 Azurill NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0304 Aron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0305 Lairon SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0316 Gulpin PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0317 Swalot PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0320 Wailmer WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0321 Wailord WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0322 Numel FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0323 Camerupt FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0337 Lunatone RockIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0338 Solrock RockIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0351 Castform NormalIC Big.png Fairy Amorphous
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0358 Chimecho PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0362 Glalie IceIC Big.png Fairy Mineral
0363 Spheal IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0364 Sealeo IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0365 Walrein IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0372 Shelgon DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0373 Salamence DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0375 Metang SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0376 Metagross SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0377 Regirock RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0378 Regice IceIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0379 Registeel SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0382 Kyogre WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0383 Groudon GroundIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
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 VIII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0801 Magearna SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered HOME National Pokédex Completion Magearna
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

Defense Curl raises the user's Defense by one stage. The power of Rollout and Ice Ball will be doubled if Defense Curl was the user's most recently used move.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 27 - —% - User User -
MDTDS - - 16 - —% - User User -
BSL - - 16 - —% - User User -
MDGtI - - 17 50 —% - User User -
SMD - - 17 40 —% - User User -
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Defense Curl could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Defense Curl could be seen as a move used by Boss Geodude.

NormalIC RR.png Defense Curl
Charge time 2.1 seconds
Range type Circular (self)
Target Self
Additional effect Raises the user's Defense

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Defense Curl is Wigglytuff's and Greedent's first move.

Wigglytuff starts with the move as Jigglypuff. The user gains a shield for 25% max HP and rolls forward a short distance, throwing enemies hit in the air for .5s. Hitting an obstacle while rolling will change the direction Wigglytuff is moving and reset the cooldown of Pound, Double Slap, or Dazzling Gleam. Upon evolving at level 4, it is replaced by either Rollout or Sing.

Greedent starts with the move as Skwovet. The move grants the user a shield (15% max HP) for a short time. In addition, an Oran Berry will drop in front of the user. Upon evolving at level 5, it is replaced by either Stuff Cheeks or Covet.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Boosts the user's Defense by one level.
MDTDS Boosts the user's Defense by 1 level.
BSL じぶんの ぼうぎょを 1だんかいあげる
MDGtI It boosts your Defense. (The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a IconTileGTI.pngWonder Tile.)
SMD It boosts your Defense. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a IconTileSMD.pngWonder Tile.


In animation

Pokémon animated series

Chopper Golem Defense Curl.png
Golem
Sentret Defense Curl.png
Sentret
Ash Phanpy Defense Curl.png
Phanpy
Ash Donphan Defense Curl.png
Donphan
The user curls up to conceal weak spots.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Sandshrew Sandshrew curls itself into a ball.
A.J.'s Sandshrew Path to the Pokémon League Debut
Sandshrew could not legally learn Defense Curl at the time
Golem Golem pulls its arms and legs into its shell, and hides its head, making itself into a ball.
Chopper's Golem The Bridge Bike Gang None
A wild Golem Hour of the Houndour None
Sentret Sentret rolls itself up into a ball.
A wild Sentret Tanks a Lot! None
Graveler Graveler pulls its arms and legs in and curls itself into a ball.
Rory's Graveler Spring Fever None
Phanpy Phanpy curls itself into a ball and becomes outlined in yellow or blue energy, protecting it from attacks.
Ash's Phanpy Entei at Your Own Risk None
Poliwag Poliwag pulls in its legs and wraps its tail around itself to make itself into a ball.
A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School Gonna Rule the School! None
Donphan Donphan curls itself into a ball, protecting itself from attacks.
Ash's Donphan Queen of the Serpentine! None


Pokémon: Twilight Wings

  • In Buddy, Hop mentioned that his Wooloo knows Defense Curl, but it hasn't been seen using the move.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 變圓 Binyùhn *
Mandarin 變圓 / 变圆 Biànyuán *
防衛捲 / 防卫卷 Fángwèijuǎn *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Obranné klubíčko
Denmark Flag.png Danish Forsvarsrul
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Verdediging
Finland Flag.png Finnish Torjuntakierre (EP267)
Suojakilpi (AG015)
Puolustuskihara (AG140)
France Flag.png French Boul'Armure
Germany Flag.png German Einigler
Greece Flag.png Greek Αμυντική Περιέλιξη Amyntikí Periélixi
India Flag.png Hindi बचाओ पैतरा "Bachao paintra"
Italy Flag.png Italian Ricciolscudo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 웅크리기 Ungkeurigi
Poland Flag.png Polish Obronny Lok*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Espiral de Defesa (games, TCG, manga)
Defesa Fechada (anime)
Enrolar (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Defesa de Enrolar (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Enrolamento de Defesa (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Espiral de Defesa
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Sklupčavanje
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Rizo de Defensa
Defensa de Giro (AG140)
Defensa Curva (AG158)
Spain Flag.png Spain Rizo Defensa
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Försvarsboll
Försvarsrull*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Cuộn Tròn



Variations of the move Defense Curl
StatusIC HOME.png Defense CurlHardenMeditateSharpenWithdraw
Formerly a variation
StatusIC HOME.png Howl


Generation II TMs
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Generation II HMs
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