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The Bug type (Japanese: むしタイプ Bug type) is one of the eighteen types. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Bug-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
Statistical averages
Overall
Fully evolved
Battle properties
Generation I
| Offensive
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Defensive
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| Power
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Types
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Power
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Types
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| 2×
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½×
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| ½×
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2×
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| 0×
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None
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0×
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None
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Generations II to V
| Offensive
|
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Defensive
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| Power
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Types
|
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Power
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Types
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| 2×
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½×
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| ½×
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2×
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| 0×
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None
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0×
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None
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Generation VI onwards
| Offensive
|
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Defensive
|
| Power
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Types
|
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Power
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Types
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| 2×
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½×
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| ½×
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2×
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| 0×
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None
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0×
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None
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Characteristics
Defense
On average, Bug Pokémon have the lowest base HP and base stat total of all types.
Offense
Bug is tied with Grass as the most resisted type, with seven types resisting each of them. These resistant types are most effectively covered by Water-type attacks.
On average, Bug Pokémon have the lowest base Special Attack of all types.
Contest properties
In Contests, Bug-type moves do not favor any one Contest category.
Pokémon
As of Generation VIII, there are 92 Bug-type Pokémon or 8.97% of all Pokémon, making it the 6th most common type after Psychic and before Fire.
Pure Bug-type Pokémon
Half Bug-type Pokémon
Primary Bug-type Pokémon
Secondary Bug-type Pokémon
Moves
| Gen
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Move
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Category
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Contest
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Power
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Accuracy
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PP
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Range
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Description
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| IV
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Attack Order
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Physical
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Clever
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09090
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100100%
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1515 (max 24)
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The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.
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| IV
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Bug Bite
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Physical
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Cute
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06060
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
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|
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
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| IV
|
Bug Buzz
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Special
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Beautiful
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09090
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100100%
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1010 (max 16)
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The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
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| IV
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Defend Order
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Status
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Clever
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000—
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000—%
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1010 (max 16)
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|
The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
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| VI
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Fell Stinger
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Physical
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Cool
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05050
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100100%
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2525 (max 40)
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|
When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat rises drastically.
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| VII
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First Impression
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Physical
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09090
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100100%
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1010 (max 16)
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|
Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle.
|
| II
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Fury Cutter
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Physical
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Cool
|
04040
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09595%
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2020 (max 32)
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The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
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| VIII
|
G-Max Befuddle
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Physical
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|
000—
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000—%
|
033 (max 4)
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A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
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| VIII
|
G-Max Befuddle
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Special
|
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000—
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000—%
|
033 (max 4)
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A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
|
| IV
|
Heal Order
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Status
|
Clever
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000—
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000—%
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1010 (max 16)
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The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.
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| VI
|
Infestation
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Special
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Cute
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02020
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
|
|
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
|
| I
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Leech Life
|
Physical
|
Clever
|
08080
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100100%
|
1010 (max 16)
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The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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| VII
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Lunge
|
Physical
|
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08080
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100100%
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1515 (max 24)
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The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
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| VIII
|
Max Flutterby
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Physical
|
|
000—
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000—%
|
033 (max 4)
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This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
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| VIII
|
Max Flutterby
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Special
|
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000—
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000—%
|
033 (max 4)
|
|
This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
|
| II
|
Megahorn
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
120120
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08585%
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1010 (max 16)
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|
Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
|
| I
|
Pin Missile
|
Physical
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Cool
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02525
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09595%
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2020 (max 32)
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Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
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| VII
|
Pollen Puff
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Special
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09090
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100100%
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1515 (max 24)
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|
The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
|
| VI
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Powder
|
Status
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Clever
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000—
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user covers the target in a combustible powder. If the target uses a Fire-type move, the powder explodes and damages the target.
|
| V
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Quiver Dance
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Status
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Beautiful
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000—
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000—%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
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| V
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Rage Powder
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Status
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Clever
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000—
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000—%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
|
| VII
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Savage Spin-Out
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Physical
|
|
000—
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000—%
|
011 (max 1)
|
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The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
|
| VII
|
Savage Spin-Out
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Special
|
|
000—
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000—%
|
011 (max 1)
|
|
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
|
| III
|
Signal Beam
|
Special
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Beautiful
|
07575
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100100%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
|
| III
|
Silver Wind
|
Special
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Beautiful
|
06060
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100100%
|
055 (max 8)
|
|
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats.
|
| VIII
|
Skitter Smack
|
Physical
|
|
07070
|
09090%
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1010 (max 16)
|
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The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
|
| II
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Spider Web
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Status
|
Clever
|
000—
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000—%
|
1010 (max 16)
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The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle.
|
| V
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Steamroller
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Physical
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Tough
|
06565
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100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user crushes its target by rolling over the target with its rolled-up body. This may also make the target flinch.
|
| VI
|
Sticky Web
|
Status
|
Tough
|
000—
|
000—%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.
|
| I
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String Shot
|
Status
|
Clever
|
000—
|
09595%
|
4040 (max 64)
|
|
The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
|
| V
|
Struggle Bug
|
Special
|
Cute
|
05050
|
100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
|
| III
|
Tail Glow
|
Status
|
Beautiful
|
000—
|
000—%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.
|
| I
|
Twineedle
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
02525
|
100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.
|
| IV
|
U-turn
|
Physical
|
Cute
|
07070
|
100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
|
| IV
|
X-Scissor
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
08080
|
100100%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.
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Abilities
Interacting with the Bug type
A Pokémon with Protean or Libero will become a Bug-type Pokémon if it uses a Bug-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Bug-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Bug-type move, is sent out against a Bug-type opponent, is holding a Bug Memory, or is holding an Insect Plate or Buginium Z.
| Gen
|
Ability
|
Description
|
| V
|
Rattled
|
Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.
|
| III
|
Swarm
|
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
|
Exclusive Abilities
Only Bug-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
| Gen
|
Ability
|
Description
|
| III
|
Compound Eyes
|
The Pokémon's compound eyes boost its accuracy.
|
| III
|
Swarm
|
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
|
| III
|
Shield Dust
|
This Pokémon's dust blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
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Items
|
|
Name
|
Description
|
|
Bug Gem
|
A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move one time.
|
|
Bug Memory
|
A memory disc that contains Bug-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.
|
|
Buginium Z
|
It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Bug-type moves to Bug-type Z-Moves.
|
|
Insect Plate
|
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Bug-type moves.
|
|
Net Ball
|
A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.
|
|
Silver Powder
|
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a shiny silver powder that will boost the power of Bug-type moves.
|
|
Tanga Berry
|
If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Bug-type attack.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.
|
Notable Bug-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Bug-type Trainers
Icons
In the TCG
- Main article: Grass (TCG)
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG, Bug-type Pokémon are generally listed as Grass-type Pokémon.
Grass-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to Fire-type Pokémon and have no resistance. They are strong against some Fighting and Darkness Pokémon, and until Sword & Shield were strong against some Water types as well, whilst Metal Pokémon resisted it until the EX Power Keepers expansion set before this resistance was brought back in Sword & Shield.
Trivia
- The Bug type is the only type that hasn't been assigned to a Legendary Pokémon.
- The Bug type has been paired with every other type except for Dark, Dragon, and Normal.
- This makes Bug the only type that hasn't been paired with the Dark and Dragon types.
- Generation V introduced the most Bug-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 18, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Bug-type Pokémon, with three.
- Generation IV introduced the most Bug-type moves of any Generation, with seven, and Generations II, III, and VIII introduced the fewest Bug-type moves, with three.
- The Flying type is one of the two types most commonly paired with the Bug type, with the other type being Poison. However, there are a number of Bug types that are not Flying-types nor have the Ability Levitate despite being able to fly, such as Beedrill and Venomoth.
- Despite this, the only Bug-type Pokémon that can learn the move Fly, Volcarona, Genesect, and Vikavolt, are not Flying types.
- Out of these three Pokémon, Vikavolt is the only one that could not learn Fly in its introductory generation; Vikavolt was made able to learn Fly at level 50 and from TM06 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
- Until Platinum, several Bug-type Pokémon (Shuckle, Kricketot, Burmy, Wormadam, and Combee) were unable to learn any Bug-type moves naturally. Each of them can now learn Bug Bite by level-up.
- In Generation I, the Bug type is super effective against Poison-type Pokémon, while the Poison type is super effective against Bug-type Pokémon. As such, this was the only case when two different types were ever super-effective against each other.
- Additionally, since Generation I, the Bug and Fighting types are the only two separate types that resist each other.
- The Bug type was the most common 4× weakness in Generation I, with 11 Pokémon doubly weak to it, mainly due to Poison type having a weakness to it at the time.
- Each of the three starter types have a different effectiveness when attacking a pure Bug-type Pokémon (Grass does ½× damage, Water does 1× damage, and Fire does 2× damage).
- This trait is also shared with pure Steel-type Pokémon.
- No Pokémon gains the Bug type upon evolution that did not already have it. It shares this distinction with the Normal type.
- Additionally, no Pokémon gains the Bug type upon changing forms with the exceptions of Arceus and Silvally, which can change into any type.
- Of all Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level, 11 of the earliest-evolving Pokémon are of the Bug type.
- Despite having no TMs that are of the Bug-type in Generation III, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's internal data contains a sprite for Bug-type TMs.
- All Bug-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
- The Bug type is the only type without a Pokémon that has a regional form or is one.
- The Bug type is the only type without a Pokémon in the Amorphous Egg Group.
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