Infestation (move)

Infestation まとわりつく Cling

Battles Type  Bug Category  Special PP  20 (max. ?) Power  20 Accuracy  100% Priority  0

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Unknown

Availability Introduced  Generation VI Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0

Contest Spectaculars Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jamming  0

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Infestation (Japanese: まとわりつく Cling) is a damaging Bug-type move introduced in Generation VI.

Effect

Infestation inflicts 1/16 of the target's maximum HP as damage for four to five turns upon use, in addition to the damage dealt when it is used. It also traps the target, preventing switching and escape.

Description

Games Description The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

Learnset

Generation VI

• Vivillon

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