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{{CharInfobox
|color={{bug color}}
|corecolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|name=Bugsy
|jname=ツクシ
|tmname=Tsukushi
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Bugsy.png
|size=165px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|hair=Lavender
|eyes=Black{{tt|*|Generation II and anime}}, Lavender{{tt|*|Generation IV}}
|hometown=[[Azalea Town]]
|region=[[Johto]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}}
|games={{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=yes
|gym=Azalea Gym
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Bug}} types
|badge=Badge#Hive Badge{{!}}Hive Badge
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|enva=[[Tara Jayne]]
|java=Hiromi Ishikawa 
|pv=yes<!--Cameo-->
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=[[Cristina Vee]]<ref name="Cristina Vee">[https://twitter.com/cristinavee/status/1167196674319474688 Cristina Vee on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Satomi Moriya<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}
'''Bugsy''' (Japanese: '''ツクシ''' ''Tsukushi'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Azalea Town]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Azalea Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Hive}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the core series games==
Bugsy appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as the Gym Leader of the [[Azalea Gym]]. He is the second Gym Leader to be challenged in each of the games, although he cannot be fought until [[Team Rocket]] has been driven out of the [[Slowpoke Well]].

Because of his research on {{t|Bug}} Pokémon, Bugsy's knowledge makes him an authority on them. He even discovered the [[move]] {{m|Fury Cutter}}, which is the [[signature move]] on his {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. This research has led to his given title, "The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia". He claims to never lose when it comes to Bug Pokémon, but&mdash;once defeated by the {{player}}&mdash;will admit his research isn't yet finished. Upon defeat he will hand out the {{Badge|Hive}}, and a {{type|Bug}} Technical Machine: {{tm|49|Fury Cutter}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and {{tm|89|U-turn}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.

Like all other Johto and Kanto Gym Leaders, Bugsy will leave his Gym from time to time. Every Thursday, Bugsy travels to [[Viridian Forest]] where he will hand out his [[Pokégear]] phone number to fellow travelers all day (12am-11:59pm). From here he will progress to the [[Fighting Dojo]] and, on Thursday afternoons (12pm-3pm), accept a rematch with a stronger team. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays&mdash;the days before the tri-weekly [[Bug-Catching Contest]] — Bugsy will appear at [[National Park]]. On Fridays, he will take photographs with the player and their first Pokémon. Bugsy elects not to compete in the Bug-Catching Contests as he has already won it many times.

===Pokémon===
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=Spr GS Bugsy.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1600
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Bugsy
|game=GSC
|location=Azalea Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=011
|pokemon=Metapod
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Bug
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=String Shot|move2type=Bug
|move3=Harden|move3type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=014
|pokemon=Kakuna
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|move1=Poison Sting|move1type=Poison
|move2=String Shot|move2type=Bug
|move3=Harden|move3type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=123
|pokemon=Scyther
|gender=male
|level=16
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|move1=Fury Cutter|move1type=Bug
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Bugsy.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1800
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Bugsy
|game=HGSS
|location=Azalea Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=123 f
|pokemon=Scyther
|gender=female
|level=17
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Technician
|move1=U-turn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Focus Energy|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=011
|pokemon=Metapod
|gender=female
|level=15
|type1=Bug
|ability=Shed Skin
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=014
|pokemon=Kakuna
|gender=female
|level=15
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|ability=Shed Skin
|move1=Poison Sting|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Bugsy.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6240
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Bugsy
|game=HGSS
|location=Fighting Dojo
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=212 f
|pokemon=Scizor
|game=HeartGold
|gender=female
|level=56
|ability=Technician
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Swords Dance|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Bullet Punch|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=292
|pokemon=Shedinja
|game=HeartGold
|level=48
|type1=Bug|type2=Ghost
|ability=Wonder Guard
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Sneak|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=469
|pokemon=Yanmega
|game=HeartGold
|gender=female
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Tinted Lens
|level=52
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Detect|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Status
|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=127
|pokemon=Pinsir
|game=HeartGold
|gender=female
|level=55
|type1=Bug
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Tomb|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Guillotine|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=214
|pokemon=Heracross
|game=HeartGold
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|level=54
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Counter|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Close Combat|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=416
|pokemon=Vespiquen
|game=HeartGold
|gender=female
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Pressure
|held=Sitrus Berry
|level=52
|move1=Attack Order|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Defend Order|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Status
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Bugsy uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. Bugsy will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Scizor}}.

======[[Johto Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Bugsy.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Bugsy
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=212 m
|pokemon=Scizor
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|ability=Swarm|ability2=Technician
|held=Occa Berry
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bullet Punch|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=213
|pokemon=Shuckle
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Gluttony
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Struggle Bug|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Power Split|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Substitute|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=214 m
|pokemon=Heracross
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|ability=Swarm|ability2=Guts
|held=Coba Berry
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Close Combat|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=127
|pokemon=Pinsir
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug
|ability=Hyper Cutter|ability2=Mold Breaker
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Bulk Up|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=205
|pokemon=Forretress
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Apicot Berry
|move1=Struggle Bug|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=469
|pokemon=Yanmega
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Speed Boost|ability2=Tinted Lens
|held=Charti Berry
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Bugsy.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Bugsy
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=212 m
|pokemon=Scizor
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|ability=Swarm|ability2=Technician
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bullet Punch|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=213
|pokemon=Shuckle
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Gluttony
|held=Rocky Helmet
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Power Split|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=214 m
|pokemon=Heracross
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|ability=Swarm|ability2=Guts
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Shadow Claw|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Close Combat|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=127
|pokemon=Pinsir
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug
|ability=Hyper Cutter|ability2=Mold Breaker
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Guillotine|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulldoze|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=469
|pokemon=Yanmega
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Speed Boost|ability2=Tinted Lens
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Air Slash|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Bugsy has a room in the Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]] in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. This is the only time he uses Pokémon that are not Bug types.

During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with [[Karen]].

====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Bugsy.png
|prize=none|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Bugsy
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=123MSStad
|pokemon=Scyther
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|held=PRZCureBerry
|move1=Fury Cutter|move1type=Bug
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=012MSStad
|pokemon=Butterfree
|gender=female
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|held=PSNCureBerry
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass
|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying
|move4=Nightmare|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=015MSStad
|pokemon=Beedrill
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Mint Berry
|move1=Cut|move1type=Normal
|move2=Twineedle|move2type=Bug
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=070MSStad
|pokemon=Weepinbell
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|held=Berry
|move1=Razor Leaf|move1type=Grass
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison
|move3=Cut|move3type=Normal
|move4=Wrap|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=127MSStad
|pokemon=Pinsir
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Bug
|held=Bitter Berry
|move1=Strength|move1type=Normal
|move2=Submission|move2type=Fighting
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=247MSStad
|pokemon=Pupitar
|gender=male
|level=50-100
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|held=Ice Berry
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Headbutt|move3type=Normal
|move4=Sleep Talk|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{bug color}}
|headcolor={{bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Bugsy.png
|prize=none
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Bugsy
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=123MSStad
|pokemon=Scyther
|level=50-100
|gender=male
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|held=King's Rock
|move1=Reversal|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Hyper Beam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=214MSStad
|pokemon=Heracross
|level=50-100
|gender=male
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|held=Focus Band
|move1=Reversal|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=127MSStad
|pokemon=Pinsir
|level=50-100
|gender=male
|type1=Bug
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal
|move2=Submission|move2type=Fighting
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=195MSStad
|pokemon=Quagsire
|level=50-100
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|held=BrightPowder
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Haze|move3type=Ice
|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=185MSStad
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|level=50-100
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Low Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Strength|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=020MSStad
|pokemon=Raticate
|level=50-100
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|held=MiracleBerry
|move1=Reversal|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal
|move3=Super Fang|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hyper Fang|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
Bugsy appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Kakuna}} to battle.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Bugsy (Masters)}}
Bugsy forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Beedrill}} and {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Beedrill is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. Bugsy became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

{{PairDex/h|Bug}}
{{PairDex|011|Bugsy|trainerlink=Bugsy (Masters)#Beedrill|trainerimg=Bugsy|015M|Beedrill|gender=male|mega=Beedrillite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Beedrill]]|Bug|Rock|Physical Strike|3|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|011|Bugsy|trainerlink=Bugsy (Masters)#Scyther|trainerimg=Bugsy|123|Scyther|pokemonlink=Bugsy's Scyther|gender=male|Bug|Rock|Support|4EX|Sync Pair-Up Event}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Bugsy.png|120px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crystal Bugsy.png|x250px]]
|-
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
|}

===Sprites===
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Bugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Bugsy.png‎]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Bugsy.png‎]]
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====In other games====
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| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from the credits in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Bugsy/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Bugsy anime.png|250px|thumb|Bugsy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the [[Azalea Gym]] in ''[[EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out]]''. When they first entered the facility, it appeared to be empty, but {{an|Misty}}'s screams after coming face-to-face with several {{t|Bug}} Pokémon alerted Bugsy to their presence. Being a passionate Bug-type expert, Bugsy was quick to criticize Misty for her ignorance towards them. Despite his harsh language, {{an|Brock}} and his friends quickly recognized Bugsy's expertise in all Bug Pokémon.

After helping Bugsy out of a tree, Ash's [[Gym]] challenge began. Bugsy first sent out his {{p|Spinarak}} against [[Ash's Cyndaquil]]. Ash soon recalled Cyndaquil after it became too exhausted and went on to defeat Spinarak with his {{AP|Chikorita}}. In the second round, Bugsy's {{p|Metapod}} defeated Chikorita, but {{AP|Pikachu}} was able to land a close-range {{m|Thunderbolt}} and beat Metapod. Bugsy was surprised by Ash's performance and sent out his faithful {{p|Scyther}}. Scyther's blinding speed overwhelmed and defeated Pikachu. Later, Cyndaquil's blazing {{m|Flamethrower}} was able to overcome Scyther's {{m|Swords Dance}} and earn Ash his second [[Johto League]] Badge, the {{Badge|Hive}}.

Bugsy appeared in [[Born to Be a Winner]], the opening for [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]. He also appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''.

====Character====
Bugsy's {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash showcased his passion and skills as a [[Gym Leader]]. He had developed a range of strategies to combat his Pokémon's type weakness to {{type|Fire}} attacks, such as his {{p|Scyther}}'s {{m|Swords Dance}}. Bugsy utilizes the forest battlefield, mimicking a Bug Pokémon's natural habitat, to his full advantage, having his {{p|Spinarak}} swing from the trees to evade attacks, while his {{p|Metapod}} uses the dust and leaves to camouflage itself to give it the upper hand.

Bugsy is particularly competitive, noting that few challengers had recently made it to the final round against his Scyther before Ash's match. He was excited to see Ash overcome his crafted strategies and went on to offer Ash a [[rematch]] if he returned to [[Azalea Town]].

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Bugsy's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Spinarak
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Bugsy Spinarak.png
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc={{p|Spinarak}} is the first Pokémon Bugsy used in his match against {{Ash}}, saying that it's one of his strongest Pokémon in his arsenal. It {{pkmn|battle}}d {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and almost won with its String Shot and Poison Sting attacks, since Cyndaquil couldn't get its flame started. Eventually, Ash recalled Cyndaquil and sent out {{AP|Chikorita}} instead, despite the [[type]] disadvantage. Spinarak and Chikorita kept dodging each other's attacks, until Ash told Chikorita to use {{m|Sweet Scent}}, enabling it to {{m|Tackle}} Spinarak and win the round.

Spinarak's known moves are {{m|String Shot}} and {{m|Poison Sting}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|img=Bugsy Metapod.png
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Bugsy's second choice for his battle with Ash was {{p|Metapod}}. Metapod used Harden several times to resist Chikorita's attacks, and then surprised Ash by being able to jump and tackle Chikorita. Ash decided to use {{AP|Pikachu}}, and after dodging many more attacks, Pikachu managed to attack Metapod with {{m|Thunderbolt}} and win.

Metapod's known moves are {{m|Harden}} and {{m|Tackle}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Scyther
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Bugsy Scyther.png
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The final and strongest of Bugsy's Pokémon was {{p|Scyther}}. It first battled [[Ash's Pikachu]], which it easily defeated with a powerful combination of Slash and Fury Cutter attacks after dodging Pikachu's Thunderbolt with Double Team.

Scyther proved to be an exceptional fighter as it can hold its own against {{type|Fire}}s by using {{m|Swords Dance}} to counter Fire attacks. Using this technique, it almost defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] by deflecting all of its Fire attacks. Thanks to Ash's strategy though, Cyndaquil gained the upper hand. Instead of attacking horizontally, it jumped above Scyther and used {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scyther was unable to defend itself from the attack and was knocked out of the battle, allowing Ash to earn the Hive Badge.}}

=====At Azalea Gym=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Caterpie (multiple)
|type1=Bug
|img=Azalea Gym Caterpie Weedle Metapod Kakuna String Shot.png
|cap=Azalea Gym's Caterpie
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|desc=Bugsy has multiple {{p|Caterpie}} that live in the [[Azalea Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. One Caterpie first appeared when it came down from the trees to greet {{an|Misty}}, who has a bug phobia. They later appear when {{TRT}} enter the Gym: the Bug Pokémon tie them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Metapod (multiple)
|type1=Bug
|img=Azalea Gym Caterpie Weedle Metapod Kakuna String Shot.png
|cap=Azalea Gym's Metapod
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|desc=Bugsy has multiple {{p|Metapod}} that live in the [[Azalea Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles or just uses his stronger Metapod. They appear when {{TRT}} enter the Gym: the Bug Pokémon tie them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Weedle (multiple)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Azalea Gym Caterpie Weedle Metapod Kakuna String Shot.png
|cap=Azalea Gym's Weedle
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|desc=Bugsy has multiple {{p|Weedle}} that live in the Azalea Gym; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. Multiple Weedle appear briefly when Team Rocket enter the building, tying them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Kakuna (multiple)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Azalea Gym Caterpie Weedle Metapod Kakuna String Shot.png
|cap=Azalea Gym's Kakuna
|epnum=EP144
|epname=Gettin' the Bugs Out
|desc=Bugsy has multiple {{p|Kakuna}} that live in the [[Azalea Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They appear when {{TRT}} enter the Gym: the Bug Pokémon tie them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
|ja=石川寛美 ''Hiromi Ishikawa''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|ar=إيمان بيطار ''Iman Bitar''
|cs=Vojtěch Rohlíček
|es_eu=Amelia Jara
|es_la=María Fernanda Morales
|pl=Grzegorz Pawlak
|it=Monica Bonetto (Mediaset dub)<br>Federico Zanandrea (K2 dub)
|pt_br=Rosely Gonçalves}}

===GOTCHA!===
Bugsy briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Falkner Bugsy Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Bugsy in Pokémon Adventures]]
Bugsy is equipped with a Capture Net, which is a regular bug-catching net outfitted with the same capture thread contained inside of a Poké Ball. Since the thread is on the outside, it drags the caught Pokémon into a Poké Ball. Bugsy often uses [[Kurt]]'s specialist Poké Balls to aid his capture attempts.

====History====
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Bugsy debuts in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. {{adv|Gold}} initially mistakes Bugsy for a girl and asks him out on a date only to be disappointed when he finds out the truth. When Bugsy reveals that his colleagues have gone missing, Gold decides to help Bugsy find his missing friends. They enter the ruins, but are attacked by the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], who plan to capture the {{p|Unown}} sleeping inside. Gold accidentally awakens the Unown, which begin flying around the ruins. He tricks the Unown into attacking the trio, defeating them. Afterward, they manage to find Bugsy's friends. Bugsy thanks Gold for his help and the two go their separate ways.

In ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'', Bugsy appeared in [[Professor Elm]]'s fantasy when informing Gold that the [[Masked Man]] may be a Gym Leader.

Later, Bugsy continues exploring the ruins and even manages to capture an Unown for study purposes. He is attacked by {{p|Suicune}}, who had been challenging all of the Gym Leaders in Johto. Bugsy fights hard, but is ultimately unable to defeat Suicune and is beaten. After Suicune escapes, Bugsy finds inscriptions on the wall mentioning the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Ho-Oh}}. He wonders if Suicune was also trying to leave a message in addition to its challenge.

At the [[Indigo Plateau]], Bugsy arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to take place exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the fifth round, he faces off against [[Sabrina]] of [[Saffron City]]. Due a type advantage, Bugsy has the advantage at the start of the round. Sabrina turns the match around by revealing that she had been stalling so that her {{p|Mr. Mime}} could create a room made of invisible walls. With no way of being able to see the room, Bugsy is left defenseless and quickly defeated. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Bugsy and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The fight takes them to the [[Magnet Train]], which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Bugsy returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.

====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
[[File:Bugsy HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|left|Bugsy in the ninth chapter]]
Bugsy, along with Chuck and Falkner, is asked by Morty to guard the [[Ecruteak Gym]] from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When {{adv|Silver}} arrives to see Morty under [[Eusine]]'s recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, {{adv|Blue}}. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of {{adv|Arceus}}, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.

During the chaos, Gold finds Bugsy on the ground and picks him up while chasing after Arceus. Gold gives Bugsy a drawing from Morty about the whereabouts of [[Lance]], who he is currently searching for. Bugsy immediately deciphers the drawing as being the Ruins of Alph, which Arceus is also heading towards. After arriving and meeting Lance, Bugsy stays behind while Gold faces Arceus alone. Lance talks to Bugsy about the origins about the [[Pokéathlon]] and how a {{adv|Celebi|Pokémon}} saved a region after a Trainer cleared many obstacles with their Pokémon to meet with it. Lance reveals that he wanted Gold to compete in the Pokéathlon as a way to recreate the legend as a way to try and get close to Arceus. Bugsy expresses more interest in the Pokémon that saved the region. Bugsy is left alone when Lance goes off to get help.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Bugsy's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Metapod (×2)
|type1=Bug
|img=Bugsy Metapod Kakuna Adventures.png
|cap=Bugsy's Metapod
|epnum=PS100
|epname=Into the Unown
|desc=Bugsy owns two {{p|Metapod}}. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape.

Metapod's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Kakuna (×2)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Bugsy Metapod Kakuna Adventures.png
|cap=Bugsy's Kakuna
|epnum=PS100
|epname=Into the Unown
|desc= Bugsy owns two {{p|Kakuna}}. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Bugsy used one to guard the Ecruteak Gym. It was defeated by {{adv|Silver}} and his {{TP|Silver|Weavile}}.

Kakuna's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}, and their [[Ability]] is {{a|Shed Skin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|gender=male
|pkmn=Heracross
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Bugsy Heracross Adventures.png
|cap=Bugsy's Heracross
|epnum=PS100
|epname=Into the Unown
|desc={{p|Heracross}} was first seen at the Ruins of Alph, helping Bugsy and Gold combat Team Rocket. Later on, it helped Bugsy capture an {{p|Unown}} before they were attacked by {{p|Suicune}}. Heracross faced the Legendary Pokémon, but was easily swatted away, forcing Bugsy to switch to another tactic. At the Pokémon League, Heracross was used to battle Sabrina's {{p|Mr. Mime}}. Due to its type, Heracross had the advantage, but Sabrina revealed she was deliberately holding back to create an invisible room made out of solidified air. Heracross was left defenseless due to Mr. Mime's {{m|Encore}}, which left it unable to dodge a {{m|Psybeam}} that knocked it out. Later, Heracross helped combat the Masked Man's army of Team Rocket Grunts.

Heracross's known moves are {{m|Horn Attack}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Endure}}, and {{m|Take Down}}{{tt|*|Bugsy called for the attack, but Heracross couldn't execute it.}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Scyther
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Bugsy Scyther Adventures.png
|epnum=PS158
|epname=Silly Scyther
|desc={{p|Scyther}} was first used to battle Sabrina at the Pokémon League preliminary tournament. It managed to deal heavy damage to Sabrina's {{p|Mr. Mime}} with consecutive uses of {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Eventually Mr. Mime dodged a hit, which prompted Bugsy to switch to Heracross.}}

=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Unown (G)
|type1=Psychic
|img=Bugsy Unown Adventures.png
|cap=Bugsy's Unown
|epnum=PS134
|epname=Hurray for Heracross
|desc=Bugsy caught this {{p|Unown}} at the Ruins of Alph with his Heracross where it was given to research colleagues for study.

None of Unown's moves are known.}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[File:Bugsy Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Bugsy in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Bugsy first appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]'' when {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} was watching a basketball game from above. He invited Gold to take part in it as the game celebrated the [[Ruins of Alph]]'s anniversary. When Gold agreed to take part, Bugsy formed a team with him and allowed Gold to take the prize if they won. They go up against a {{tc|Firebreather}} named Takeo. Despite his team having a type advantage against Bugsy's, Bugsy and Gold were able to defeat him and win the prize (with Gold actually keeping it).

During their time in the Ruins of Alph, they hear over the intercom that an incident happened in the Union Cave and Bugsy tells Gold to come with him. They find out that {{OBP|Black|Golden Boys}} is also in the cave, who wants to capture the {{p|Lapras}} in there, no matter what it takes. After the events in the Union Cave, Bugsy reveals to Gold that he is the Leader of the Azalea Gym. Then, he challenges Gold using his {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}} while Gold sent out the Pokémon that Black released while in the Union Cave, a {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Despite having the type advantage, Scyther lost and Gold was awarded the {{Badge|Hive}}.

Bugsy reunited with Gold in ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]'', where he and [[Whitney]] were at the Tin Tower.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Bugsy Kakuna String Shot Golden Boys.png
|cap=Bugsy's Metapod
|img2=Bugsy Butterfree Golden Boys.png
|epnum=GB04
|epname=Let's Aim For The Goal
|desc={{p|Butterfree}} appears to be Bugsy's main Pokémon. It was first seen as a {{p|Metapod}} in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]''. Metapod participated in the basketball tournament that celebrated the anniversary of the Ruins of Alph along with Kakuna. Sometime before ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]'', it evolved into a Butterfree.

Butterfree's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}{{tt|*|mentioned only, not used}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Kakuna
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Bugsy Kakuna String Shot Golden Boys.png
|epnum=GB04
|epname=Let's Aim For The Goal
|desc={{p|Kakuna}} was first seen in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]''. It participated in the basketball tournament that celebrated the anniversary of the Ruins of Alph along with Metapod.

Kakuna's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Scyther
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Bugsy Scyther Golden Boys.png
|epnum=GB06
|epname=Get up Again, Bayleef
|desc=When Gold and Bugsy were having their Gym battle, Bugsy sent out {{p|Scyther}} while Gold sent out {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Despite Scyther having the type-advantage and Bayleef trying to get over being abandoned from its previous Trainer, Scyther ended up being defeated.}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Bugsy PM.png|thumb|135px|Bugsy in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Bugsy PMHGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Bugsy in Pocket Monsters HGSS]]
After the events relating with the {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encountered Bugsy in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!]]''.

The charcoal maker recommended Red and his Pokémon to see him in his Gym while he stayed behind. The group went to the Azalea Gym to do so. Bugsy showed them his collection of {{type|Bug}}. Afterwards, he had a Gym battle with Red. Even though his Pokémon appeared to be powerful, Clefairy's gag moves defeated them, which earned Red the {{badge|Hive}}. He gave them four Poké Balls, and unbeknownst to the group, an onion was hidden in one of them. The group ran off and gave {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} the onion in the Poké Ball.

In [[PMHGSS05]], Red had a rematch with him as part of the goal to collect all of the Johto Gym Badges. He was able to defeat him after a close call with {{TP|Red|Tyrogue}}.
{{-}}
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|img=Bugsy Metapod PM.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=PM079
|epname=The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
|desc=During the Gym battle against Red and his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, Bugsy sent out {{p|Metapod}} as the first Pokémon along with {{p|Kakuna}}. Metapod's high defense stat due to the use of Harden caused Clefairy to have problems. Using a cement truck and covering himself in cement, Metapod was knocked back.

Metapod's only known move is {{m|Harden}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Kakuna
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Bugsy Kakuna PM.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=PM079
|epname=The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
|desc=During the Gym battle against Red and his Clefairy, Bugsy sent out {{p|Kakuna}} as the first Pokémon along with {{p|Metapod}}. Kakuna's high defense stat due to the use of Harden caused Clefairy to have problems. Using a cement truck and covering himself in cement, Kakuna was knocked back.

Kakuna's only known move is {{m|Harden}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Scyther
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Bugsy Scyther PM.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=PM079
|epname=The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
|desc=After the defeat of {{p|Metapod}} and {{p|Kakuna}}, Bugsy sent out {{p|Scyther}}. Clefairy's rocky body caused Scyther's blade to crack. However, Clefairy had trouble controlling his rocky body, giving Scyther the advantage. However, the movement of the ground gave Clefairy some rolling power and defeated Scyther.

Later, Bugsy sent out Scyther when Red had a rematch with him. Using {{TP|Red|Tyrogue}}, he was able to defeat Scyther.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|pkmn=Heracross
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Bugsy Heracross PM.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=PM079
|epname=The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
|desc={{p|Heracross}} is the final revealed Pokémon of Bugsy's team. After Scyther was defeated, Bugsy sent it out. Clefairy spread honey on the tree to attract its attention as well as Bugsy's. However, this caused some other Heracross to show up and get the honey as well. Unfortunately, they fought with Bugsy's Heracross and won.

Heracross's known moves are {{m|Horn Attack}} and {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Bugsy or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Bugsy's Pokémon|Grass|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Butterfree|8}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=008/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Beedrill|9}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=009/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Pinsir|10}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=010/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Ledian|11}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=011/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Bugsy's Yanma|Half Deck}}|type=Grass|enset=Tyranitar Half Deck|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=012/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Scizor|13}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=013/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Orbeetle V (Vivid Voltage 20)|Orbeetle]]{{TCGV}}|type=Grass|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG21/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=214/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Orbeetle VMAX (Vivid Voltage 21)|Orbeetle]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG13/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=215/184}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's TM 01|105}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=105/141}}
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==Trivia==
* Bugsy's Japanese title is {{tt|歩く虫ポケ大百科|The Walking Bug Poké-Encyclopedia}}.
* There is data in {{game|Crystal}} for the gender of every {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} in the game, with the exception of [[Eusine]]. This is used to select which dialogue pool to sample from when randomly choosing the opponent's dialogue. Interestingly, Bugsy is one of two male characters to be identified as female in this array. The other is [[Will]].
** Similarly to [[Saturn]], Will, and [[Janine]], his Pokémon are the opposite gender despite them having a 50-50 gender ratio.
** Bugsy's Pokémon were all male in the [[Generation II|original Johto games]].
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Bugsy incorrectly refers to his {{p|Heracross}}'s {{m|Megahorn}} as "Megaphone".

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ツクシ ''Tsukushi''
| From 土筆 ''tsukushi'' ({{wp|horsetail}}), 虫 ''mushi'' (insect), and つくつく法師 ''tsukutsukubōshi'' (a type of cicada)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Bugsy
| From ''bug'' and the diminutive "sy"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Kai
| From ''Käfer'' (beetle)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Antón
| From ''ant'' and the suffix "on" for magnificence
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Hector
| From ''insecte'' (insect)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Raffaello
| From ''farfalla'' (butterfly)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 호일 ''Ho-il''
| From 호 (蝴) ''ho'' (butterfly) and possibly a contraction of ''horsetail''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 阿筆 / 阿笔 ''Ā Bǐ''
| rowspan="2" | From the partial derivation of the Japanese word 土筆 ''tsukushi''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 阿筆 ''A Bāt''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| สึคุชิ ''Tsukushi''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Tsukushi
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
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==References==
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