Harden
Harden is a Normal buff move. It starts with a temporary stat effect and a 0.85-second cooldown, with 5 levels. 966 partners can learn Harden, and 0 start with it. Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active.
Base move facts
- Type
- Normal
- Behavior
- Buff
- Max level
- 5
- Cooldown (s)
- 0.85
- Learners
- 966
Harden: levels 1–5
Harden starts with a 0.85-second cooldown, changing to 0.85 seconds at level five.
| Move level | Cooldown (s) | Effect duration (s) | Maximum stacks | Boost per stack | Boosted stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harden · level 1 | 0.85 | 7 | 5 | 0.07 | Defense |
| Harden · level 2 | 0.85 | 7 | 6 | 0.07 | Defense |
| Harden · level 3 | 0.85 | 7 | 6 | 0.098 | Defense |
| Harden · level 4 | 0.85 | 10.5 | 6 | 0.098 | Defense |
| Harden · level 5 | 0.85 | 10.5 | 7 | 0.1372 | Defense |
Harden: type-adjusted event examples
Harden supports these eligible partners. The Defense examples show one level-one stack and a full level-five stack set, starting with no other upgrades, equipment or slowdown effects.
| Learning partner | Types | Base damage reduction (%) | One stack at level 1 | Maximum stacks at level 5 | Starting attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Grass / Poison | 0 | 7 | 80 | Vine Whip |
| Ivysaur | Grass / Poison | 0 | 7 | 80 | Vine Whip |
| Venusaur | Grass / Poison | 0 | 7 | 80 | Vine Whip |
| Charmander | Fire | 0 | 7 | 80 | Ember |
| Charmeleon | Fire | 0 | 7 | 80 | Ember |
Harden: upgrade choices
Harden has four level-up selections. Check how each upgrade changes this move's damage, timing or other attributes.
- Harden's level 2 card changes maximum stacks by adding 1.
- Harden's level 3 card changes boost per stack by multiplying by 1.4.
- Harden's level 4 card changes effect duration (s) by multiplying by 1.5.
- Harden's level 5 card changes maximum stacks by adding 1 and boost per stack by multiplying by 1.4.
Harden: evolution condition
Harden is a buff with no golden move evolution. Its improvement path changes the temporary stat effect.
- Harden boosts Defense by 0.07 per stack at level one.
- Harden's maximum stacks change from 5 at level one to 7 at level five.
- Harden's effect duration changes from 7 to 10.5 seconds over its upgrade track.
Harden: regional learning pools
Harden's 966 learners include 0 starting partners. A learnset entry allows the attack during a run; starting with Harden supplies it at the opening selection. Filter the Pokédex by this move to examine every eligible partner.
| Regional banner | Can learn the move | Start with the move | Opening starters that can learn it | Shiny-capable learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | 151 | 0 | 5 | 151 |
| Johto | 100 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| Hoenn | 135 | 0 | 3 | 135 |
| Sinnoh | 107 | 0 | 3 | 107 |
| Unova | 141 | 0 | 3 | 140 |
| Kalos | 70 | 0 | 3 | 70 |
| Alola | 83 | 0 | 3 | 83 |
| Galar | 87 | 0 | 3 | 83 |
| Paldea | 92 | 0 | 3 | 89 |
Harden: starting partner choices
No partner starts with Harden; choose an eligible learner and acquire the move during the run. Base stats and regional rarity help compare the opening options.