Leer is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
In-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 · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | 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. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (7)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)