Sharply raises the user's Defense.
Barrier is a Psychic-type status move that sharply raises the user's Defense stat by two stages. This significant boost in Defense allows the user to better withstand physical attacks from opponents, making it a valuable move for enhancing survivability in battle. Barrier has an accuracy of 100%, ensuring that it will successfully boost the user's Defense unless affected by accuracy-reducing conditions. In Polished Crystal, Barrier can be learned by various Psychic-type Pokémon, providing them with a strategic option to bolster their defenses against physical threats.