Bug (type)
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The Bug type (Japanese: むしタイプ Bug type) is one of the eighteen types. Bug-type moves are super effective against Dark-, Grass-, and Psychic-type Pokémon, while Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-, Flying-, and Rock-type moves.
Battle properties
Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other games outside the core series.
Generation I
Offensive properties of  Bug-type moves
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 Poison Grass Psychic
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 Fighting Flying Ghost Fire
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| Weak to (×2) | Resists (×½) | Immune to (×0) |
FlyingPoison RockFire
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Fighting GroundGrass
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None |
Generations II to V
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| Super effective (×2) | Not very effective (×½) | No effect (×0) |
GrassPsychic Dark
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FightingFlyingPoisonGhost SteelFire
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None |
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| FlyingRockFire
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FightingGroundGrass
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None |
Generation VI onwards
| Offensive properties of Bug-type moves
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| Super effective (×2) | Not very effective (×½) | No effect (×0) |
| GrassPsychicDark
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FightingFlyingPoisonGhostSteelFire Fairy
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| FlyingRockFire
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FightingGroundGrass
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None |
Pokémon
As of Generation IX, there are 92 Bug-type Pokémon or 8.97% of all Pokémon, making it the 6th most common type after Psychic and before Fire and Poison.
Pure Bug-type Pokémon
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Half Bug-type Pokémon
Primary Bug-type Pokémon
Secondary Bug-type Pokémon
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Moves
As of Generation IX, there are 34 Bug-type moves, which makes up 3.64% of all moves (excluding those that are Bug-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with Ghost and Fairy as the 4th rarest type among moves, after Ice and before Poison.
Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Bug-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
| Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Range | Description | |||||||||
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| IV | Attack Order | Physical | Clever | 90 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |||||||||
| IV | Bug Bite | Physical | Cute | 60 | 100% | 20 (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. | |||||||||
| IV | Bug Buzz | Special | Beautiful | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
| IV | Defend Order | Status | Clever | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, boosting its Defense and Sp. Def stats. | |||||||||
| VI | Fell Stinger | Physical | Cool | 50 | 100% | 25 (max 40) |
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When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically. | |||||||||
| VII | First Impression | Physical | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle. | ||||||||||
| II | Fury Cutter | Physical | Cool | 40 | 95% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Befuddle | Physical | — | —% | 3 (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. | ||||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Befuddle | Special | — | —% | 3 (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 | Status | Clever | — | —% | 10 (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. | |||||||||
| VI | Infestation | Special | Cute | 20 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. | |||||||||
| I | Leech Life | Physical | Clever | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| VII | Lunge | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 (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. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Max Flutterby | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Max Flutterby | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | ||||||||||
| II | Megahorn | Physical | Cool | 120 | 85% | 10 (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 | Cool | 25 | 95% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. | |||||||||
| VII | Pollen Puff | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 (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. | ||||||||||
| IX | Pounce | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | ||||||||||
| VI | Powder | Status | Clever | — | 100% | 20 (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 | Quiver Dance | Status | Beautiful | — | —% | 20 (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. | |||||||||
| V | Rage Powder | Status | Clever | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user. | |||||||||
| VII | Savage Spin-Out | Physical | — | —% | 1 (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 | Special | — | —% | 1 (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. | ||||||||||
| III | Signal Beam | Special | Beautiful | 75 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | |||||||||
| IX | Silk Trap | Status | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user spins a silken trap, protecting itself from damage while lowering the Speed stat of any attacker that makes direct contact. | ||||||||||
| III | Silver Wind | Special | Beautiful | 60 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats. | |||||||||
| VIII | Skitter Smack | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | ||||||||||
| II | Spider Web | Status | Clever | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle. | |||||||||
| V | Steamroller | Physical | Tough | 65 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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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 | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. | |||||||||
| I | String Shot | Status | Clever | — | 95% | 40 (max 64) |
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The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. | |||||||||
| V | Struggle Bug | Special | Cute | 50 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. | |||||||||
| III | Tail Glow | Status | Beautiful | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| I | Twineedle | Physical | Cool | 25 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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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 | 70 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |||||||||
| IV | X-Scissor | Physical | Cool | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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 |
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| V | Rattled | The Pokémon gets scared when hit by a Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type attack or if intimidated, which boosts its Speed stat. |
| III | Swarm | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low. |
| All details are accurate to Generation IX 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 |
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| III | Compound Eyes | The Pokémon's compound eyes boost its accuracy. |
| III | Shield Dust | Protective dust shields the Pokémon from the additional effects of moves. |
| III | Swarm | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low. |
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. | ||
Items
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Bug Gem | A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move one time. |
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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. |
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Bug Tera Shard | On rare occasions, these shards form when a Tera Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters. |
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Buginium Z | This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Bug-type moves to Z-Moves. |
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Insect Plate | An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of bugs and boosts the power of the holder’s Bug-type moves. |
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Net Ball | A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Bug-type Pokémon. |
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Silver Powder | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a shiny silver powder that boosts the power of the holder's Bug-type moves. |
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Tanga Berry | If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Bug-type move, the power of that move will be weakened. |
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page. | ||
Cram-o-matic
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Enigma Berry |
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Grip Claw |
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Honey |
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Shed Shell |
Notable Bug-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Bug-type Trainers
| Gen | Trainer | Title | Location |
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| II |  Bugsy |
Gym Leader | Azalea Gym |
| IV |  Aaron |
Elite Four | Sinnoh Pokémon League |
| V |  Burgh |
Gym Leader | Castelia Gym |
| VI |  Viola |
Gym Leader | Santalune Gym |
| VII |  Guzma |
Team Skull Boss Pokémon Trainer |
Shady House |
| IX |  Katy |
Gym Leader | Cortondo Gym |
Icons
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Symbol icon from Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword, Shield and HOME (Gen VIII) |
Icon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet, and HOME (Gen IX) |
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Tera icon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |
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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.
Statistical averages
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Trivia
- On average, Bug-type Pokémon have the lowest base HP, Attack, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed and base stat total of all types.
- Bug is tied with Grass as the most resisted type, with seven types resisting each of them.
- This is the only type:
- That hasn't been assigned to a Legendary Pokémon.
- Without a Pokémon that has a regional form or is one.
- Without a Pokémon in the Amorphous or Field Egg Group.
- The Bug type has been paired with every other type except for Dragon and Normal.
- This makes the Bug type the only type to not have been paired up with Dragon.
- 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 Generation IX introduced the fewest Bug-type moves, with two.
- 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-type Pokémon.
- 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.
- Despite this, the only Bug-type Pokémon that can learn the move Fly, Volcarona, Genesect, and Vikavolt, are not Flying-type Pokémon.
- 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.
- Pinsir and the Ledyba evolutionary line were also unable to learn any Bug-type moves naturally until Generation IV, in which the former gained access to X-Scissor and the latter to Silver Wind and Bug Buzz via 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 first partner Pokémon 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.
- 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.
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