| Defense Curl | Details | Level Up | TM | Move Tutor | Egg Move |
| Gen IX Dex | Gen VIII Dex | Gen VII Dex | Gen VI Dex | Gen V Dex |
| Gen IV Dex | Gen III Dex | Gen II Dex | Gen I Dex |
| Attack Name | Battle Type | Contest Type |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | ![]() |
| Power Points | Base Power | Accuracy |
| 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Battle Effect: Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
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| Secondary Effect: Raises user's DEFENSE one stage. Damage from ROLLOUT will be higher. | Effect Rate: -- % |
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| TM # | Appeal Points | Jam Points |
| None | ![]()
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| Contest Effect: Can avoid being startled by others once. |
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| BrightPowder | King's Rock | Physical Contact |
| No | No | No |
| Battle Palace Style | Battle Arena | Pokémon Hit in Battle |
| Defense | +0 | User |
| Picture Example of Defense Curl | ||
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Pokémon That Learn Defense Curl By Level Up in Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD:
| No. | Pic | Name | Type 1 | Type 2 |
| #027 | Sandshrew | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #028 | Sandslash | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #028 | Sandslash | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #035 | Clefairy | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #039 | Jigglypuff | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #040 | Wigglytuff | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #074 | Geodude | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #075 | Graveler | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #076 | Golem | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #108 | Lickitung | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #113 | Chansey | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #143 | Snorlax | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #161 | Sentret | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #162 | Furret | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #162 | Furret | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #174 | Igglybuff | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #183 | Marill | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #184 | Azumarill | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #184 | Azumarill | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #206 | Dunsparce | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #231 | Phanpy | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #232 | Donphan | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #233 | Porygon2 | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #241 | Miltank | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #242 | Blissey | ![]() | ![]() |
Pokémon That Learn Defense Curl By Level Up in Fire Red/Leaf Green:
| No. | Pic | Name | Type 1 | Type 2 |
| #027 | Sandshrew | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #028 | Sandslash | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #028 | Sandslash | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #035 | Clefairy | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #039 | Jigglypuff | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #040 | Wigglytuff | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #074 | Geodude | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #075 | Graveler | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #076 | Golem | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #108 | Lickitung | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #113 | Chansey | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #143 | Snorlax | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #161 | Sentret | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #162 | Furret | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #162 | Furret | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #174 | Igglybuff | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #183 | Marill | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #184 | Azumarill | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #184 | Azumarill | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #206 | Dunsparce | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #231 | Phanpy | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #232 | Donphan | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #233 | Porygon2 | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #241 | Miltank | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #242 | Blissey | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #363 | Spheal | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #364 | Sealeo | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #365 | Walrein | ![]() | ![]() |
Pokémon That Learn Defense Curl By Move Tutor
Pokémon That Learn Defense Curl By Breeding:
| No. | Pic | Name | Type 1 | Type 2 |
| #322 | Numel | ![]() | ![]() | |
| #323 | Camerupt | ![]() | ![]() |
Pokémon That Learn Defense Curl By Purifying or A Special Way:
| No. | Pic | Name | Type 1 | Type 2 |






















