Leer (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Leer lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Leer turns into Z-Leer and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Leer |
|---|---|
| Japanese | にらみつける (Niramitsukeru) |
| German | Silberblick |
| French | Groz'Yeux |
| Italian | Fulmisguardo |
| Spanish | Malicioso |
| Korean | 째려보기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 瞪眼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 瞪眼 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Reduces the foe’s DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its DEFENSE stat. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced. |
| Black/White | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Black 2/White 2 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Leer at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0125 / Electric
Level 1
#0157 / Fire
Level 1
Hisuian Typhlosion
#0157 / Fire · Ghost
Level 1
#0160 / Water
Level 1
#0466 / Electric
Level 1
#0534 / Fighting
Level 1
#0553 / Ground · Dark
Level 1
#0739 / Fighting
Level 9
#0740 / Fighting · Ice
Level 1
#0822 / Flying
Level 1
#0823 / Flying · Steel
Level 1
Amped Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Low Key Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
#0911 / Fire · Ghost
Level 1
#0943 / Dark
Level 1
#0952 / Grass · Fire
Level 1
#0962 / Flying · Dark
Level 1
#0979 / Fighting · Ghost
Level 1
#0998 / Dragon · Ice
Level 1
#1005 / Dragon · Dark
Level 1
#1009 / Water · Dragon
Level 1
#1010 / Grass · Psychic
Level 1
#1018 / Steel · Dragon
Level 1
#1020 / Fire · Dragon
Level 1
#1022 / Rock · Psychic
Level 1
#1023 / Steel · Psychic
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Leer as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
