Glare (move)

If you were looking for the move whose Japanese name can be translated as Glare, see Leer.

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Glare (Japanese: へびにらみ Snake Glare) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation II, it was the signature move of Ekans and Arbok.

Glare へびにらみ Snake Glare

Battles Type  Normal Category  Status PP  30 (max. 48) Power  — Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Affected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  3 ♥♥♥ Badly startles those that have made appeals.

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  3 ♥♥♥ Badly startles all of the Pokémon to act before the user.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Effect

Generation I

Glare paralyzes the target. It has an accuracy of 75%. It can hit Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation II

Glare now does not affect Ghost-type Pokémon, unless the Ghost-type Pokémon is affected by Foresight or Odor Sleuth.

In the Generation II core series games, when an in-game opponent outside of the Battle Tower uses Glare, the move has a 25% chance to fail in addition to its normal chance to miss.

Generation III

Glare can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point if Leer was used in the previous turn.

Generation IV

Glare can now hit Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation V

The accuracy of Glare is increased from 75% to 90%.

Generation VI onwards

Glare's accuracy changed from 90% to 100%. It no longer affects Electric-types due to them now being immune to paralysis.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Glare, the user's Special Defense rises one stage.

Glare can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Hex and Smelling Salts to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Category  Status Accuracy  100% Standard Plus Move Power — Cooldown  8s Move wind-up time  10 frames Effect duration  —s Additional effect  —  —  — None

Description

Games Description Stad The target is transfixed with terrifying sharp eyes. The target is frightened into paralysis. Stad2 Transfixes the enemy with terrifying sharp eyes, frightening it into paralysis. GSC A move that may cause paralysis. RSE Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. ColoXD Intimidates and frightens the target into paralysis. FRLG DPPtHGSSPBR The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA SV The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis. ZA The user intimidates targets with a frightful glare that will leave them paralyzed.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
												SMUSUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	SV	ZA
0023		Ekans		Field	Dragon	24	23	20	12	12	12	12	20		12	12	12
0024		Arbok		Field	Dragon	27	25	20	12	12	12	12	20		12	12	12
0206		Dunsparce		Field		Field		13	14	13	12BW 28B2W2	28	33SM 36USUM		12	12	12
0336		Seviper		Field	Dragon			25	25	25BW 23B2W2	23XY 19ORAS	19			19	19	19
0718		Zygarde All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						1	1		56			56
0780		Drampa		Monster	Dragon							13		15			10
0843		Silicobra		Field	Dragon									25		25
0844		Sandaconda		Field	Dragon									25		25
0982		Dudunsparce All forms		Field		Field											12
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
						V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
								SMUSUM	SwSh	SV
0495		Snivy		Field	Grass	✔	✔	✔		✔
0621		Druddigon		Dragon	Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0694		Helioptile		Monster	Dragon		✔	✔	✔
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 VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0497		Serperior		Field	Grass	Island Scan - Exeggutor IslandSM
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

Glare paralyzes the target. This move is affected by Magic Coat.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDTDS - - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No BSL - - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDGtI - - 20 99 85% 98% Front Enemy No SMD - - 14 99 90% 98% Front Enemy No 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.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

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

Glare

Charge time	1.06 seconds
Range type	Arc (wide)
Target	Enemy
Additional effect	Paralyzes the foe

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Buddy move
Glare of Binding Sand	Status	2	—	—	—	—%	All opponents	Sure Hit	Activation Condition: When a sandstorm is caused. Deactivation Condition: When the weather condition is no longer a sandstorm. Never misses. Lowers the target's Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stat rank. Leaves the target paralyzed.	Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda

Description

Games Description MDRB Causes paralysis in the target. A Pokémon affected by paralysis is incapable of attacking or using moves. MDTDS Afflicts the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action. BSL てきポケモンを まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざが だせない MDGtI It causes the Paralysis status condition to an enemy. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves. SMD It inflicts paralysis on an enemy.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Jessie's Arbok Instructor's Arbok Dunsparce Dudunsparce
The user intimidates the target with a frightful glare or its belly pattern to cause paralysis.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Arbok glares at the opponent and its eyes flash different colors, making the opponent paralyzed; or, Arbok's eyes glow blue and the opponent becomes paralyzed.
Jessie's Arbok	The Flame Pokémon-athon!		Debut
Pokémon League entrance exam instructor's Arbok	The Ultimate Test		None
	Dunsparce's eyes and eyelids glow red and the opponent becomes paralyzed.
Trainers' multiple Dunsparce	The Dunsparce Deception		None
	Dudunsparce rears up and reveals the spiral pattern on its belly. The pattern then glows light blue, causing the opponent to become paralyzed if they look at it.
Larry's Dudunsparce	Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!		None

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Arbok
The user intimidates the target with a frightful glare to cause paralysis.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Arbok glares at the opponent, causing the opponent to become paralyzed.
Jessie's Arbok	Clefairy in Space		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Koga's Arbok Ariana's Arbok
The user intimidates the target with a frightful glare to cause paralysis.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Arbok's eyes glow and it glares menacingly at the opponent, causing it to become paralyzed.
Koga's Arbok	Weezing Winks Out		Debut
Ariana's Arbok	Pleased as Punch With Parasect		None

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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

• Drampa, Druddigon, and Helioptile can learn this move, which is known as へびにらみ Hebinirami (Snake Glare) in Japanese, despite not being based on any particular snake. This may be because Western dragons and snakes, particularly the basilisk, are both sometimes depicted as being capable of influencing their victims with eye contact, either by using some magical ability to immobilize those that look into their eyes or simply paralyzing them with fear.
  • Inversely, despite being categorized as the "Rock Snake" and "Iron Snake" Pokémon respectively, neither Onix nor its evolved form, Steelix, have ever been able to learn Glare by any means.
• The descriptions of the move in FireRed and LeafGreen and Generation IV onwards until Pokémon Legends: Z-A state that "The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly", a description that seems to be intended specifically for Arbok. Pokémon the Series, as well as the manga and Pokémon Stadium series, portray Glare as a literal glare at the opponent instead, while Pokémon Horizons: The Series portrays the move how it is described in most games.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	大蛇瞪眼 Daaihsèh Dahngngáahn
	Mandarin	大蛇瞪眼 Dàshé Dèngyǎn
Czech		Soustředěný pohled
Danish		Stirre Blænde
Dutch		Staar
Finnish		Häikäisy
French		Regard MédusantVI+ IntimidationI–V
German		SchlangenblickVIII+ GiftblickI–VII
Greek		Βλέμμα Εκφοβισμού Vlémma Ekfovismoú
Italian		Sguardo FeroceVI+ BaglioreI–V
Korean		뱀눈초리 Baemnunchori 뱀의미소 Baemuimiso *
Polish		Oślepienie
Brazilian Portuguese		Olhar Penetrante (XY–present, manga) Brilho (HeartGold & SoulSilver) Ofuscar (early animated series)[specify] Brilho Ofuscante (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Serbian		Zveranje
Spanish	Latin America	Fulmirada (games, HZ059–present) Reflejo* (EP056–EP191)
	Spain	Deslumbrar
Swedish		Bläng
Vietnamese		Đe Dọa

Variations of the move Poison Powder
Poison Powder • Stun Spore Formerly a variation Glare

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