Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Groudon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Groudon is a new S Tier Type Continent Pokémon, with a 3 Attack EV Yield. Groudon has a chance of having Drought as an Ability, and based on 670 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Brave Nature for Groudon in Pokemon SV.
Groudon Stats
Groudon highest IV stat is Attack (150) and the lowest being Speed (90).
| Rank | Value | Stat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 100 | HP | |
| S | 150 | Atk | |
| S | 140 | Def | |
| A | 100 | Sp.Atk | |
| D | 90 | Sp.Def | |
| D | 90 | Speed | |
| S | 670 | Total |
Groudon Abilities
| Abilities | Description |
|---|---|
Drought Ability 1 | Drought creates harsh sunlight when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition. |
Breeding Groudon
Groudon can breed with pokemon who share the Undiscovered Egg Group.
| Groudon | Value |
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| Gender | Genderless |
How To Evolve Groudon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
The Pokemon Groudon does NOT have an evolution in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Series.

Groudon
Where To Find Groudon Locations in Pokemon SV
You can only obtain Groudon through transfer of "Pokemon Home". Pokemon Home is a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices designed as a place where players can gather all of their pokemon across games series.
Pokemon SV Groudon Weakness
Groudon is a Type pokemon. This will cause Groudon to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.
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Best Moves for Groudon in Scarlet and Violet
Groudon Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Eruption and TM Moves like Hyper Beam, and Dig.
| Unlock | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 |
Precipice Blades
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Tier: A Tier Power: 120Acc: 85PP: 10Effect: The user attacks opposing Pokemon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone. |
| TM 149 |
Earthquake
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Tier: B Tier Power: 100Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it. |
| TM 152 |
Giga Impact
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM 163 |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Lv. 90 |
Eruption
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 100PP: 5Effect: The user attacks opposing Pokemon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power. |
List of Groudon Moves in
Groudon can learn 14 Moves from Leveling Up and 55 TM Moves. Moves like Eruption which, Groudon will learn by reaching level 90. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Hyper Beam, Dig and Earth Power.
Groudon Level Up Moves
List of the 14 Moves Groudon can learn from leveling up.
| Lv | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 |
Ancient Power
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 5Effect: The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once. |
| Lv.1 |
Lava Plume
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn. |
| Lv.1 |
Mud Shot
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Tier: D Tier Power: 55Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Lv.1 |
Precipice Blades
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Tier: A Tier Power: 120Acc: 85PP: 10Effect: The user attacks opposing Pokemon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone. |
| Lv.1 |
Scary Face
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Lv.9 |
Earth Power
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Lv.18 |
Bulk Up
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Lv.27 |
Earthquake
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Tier: B Tier Power: 100Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it. |
| Lv.36 |
Hammer Arm
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 90PP: 10Effect: The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat. |
| Lv.45 |
Fissure
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 30PP: 5Effect: The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Lv.54 |
Rest
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Lv.72 |
Fire Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 85PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with an intense blast of all- consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Lv.81 |
Solar Beam
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Lv.90 |
Eruption
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 100PP: 5Effect: The user attacks opposing Pokemon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power. |
Groudon TM Moves
List of the 55 Moves Groudon can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).
| TM | Move | Description |
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| TM 001 |
Take Down
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 85PP: 20Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM 005 |
Mud-Slap
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Tier: E Tier Power: 20Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| TM 006 |
Scary Face
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM 007 |
Protect
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM 008 |
Fire Fang
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Tier: E Tier Power: 65Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| TM 025 |
Facade
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM 027 |
Aerial Ace
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM 028 |
Bulldoze
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM 031 |
Metal Claw
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Tier: E Tier Power: 50Acc: 95PP: 35Effect: The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. |
| TM 035 |
Mud Shot
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Tier: D Tier Power: 55Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM 036 |
Rock Tomb
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
| TM 043 |
Fling
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM 047 |
Endure
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM 049 |
Sunny Day
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM 051 |
Sandstorm
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| TM 055 |
Dig
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Tier: C Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM 058 |
Brick Break
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM 059 |
Zen Headbutt
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 90PP: 15Effect: The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM 061 |
Shadow Claw
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM 064 |
Bulk Up
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM 066 |
Body Slam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM 067 |
Fire Punch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 068 |
Thunder Punch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM 070 |
Sleep Talk
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM 076 |
Rock Blast
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Tier: F Tier Power: 25Acc: 90PP: 10Effect: The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM 078 |
Dragon Claw
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage. |
| TM 082 |
Thunder Wave
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 90PP: 20Effect: The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM 084 |
Stomping Tantrum
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Tier: C Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| TM 085 |
Rest
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM 086 |
Rock Slide
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 90PP: 10Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. |
| TM 088 |
Swords Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| TM 089 |
Body Press
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals. |
| TM 090 |
Spikes
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokemon that switch into battle. |
| TM 099 |
Iron Head
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM 103 |
Substitute
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM 107 |
Will-O-Wisp
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 85PP: 15Effect: The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM 108 |
Crunch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| TM 115 |
Dragon Pulse
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Tier: D Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| TM 116 |
Stealth Rock
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokemon that switch into battle. |
| TM 118 |
Heat Wave
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Tier: D Tier Power: 95Acc: 90PP: 10Effect: The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokemon. This may also leave them with a burn. |
| TM 121 |
Heavy Slam
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM 125 |
Flamethrower
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 126 |
Thunderbolt
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM 130 |
Helping Hand
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20Effect: The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM 133 |
Earth Power
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM 141 |
Fire Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 85PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with an intense blast of all- consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 149 |
Earthquake
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Tier: B Tier Power: 100Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it. |
| TM 150 |
Stone Edge
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 80PP: 5Effect: The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM 152 |
Giga Impact
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM 157 |
Overheat
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Tier: C Tier Power: 130Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM 158 |
Focus Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 70PP: 5Effect: The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM 163 |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM 166 |
Thunder
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 10Effect: A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM 168 |
Solar Beam
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM 171 |
Tera Blast
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat, whichever is higher for the user. |
Groudon Egg Moves
List of the 4 Moves Groudon can learn from being hatched from an egg.
| Move | Description |
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Thrash
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
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Dragon Rush
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 75PP: 10Effect: The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
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Twister
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokemon. This may also make them flinch. |
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Defense Curl
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 40Effect: The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat. |
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