Bug Type
Learn which Pokémon, moves, and abilities belong to the Bug type, plus its offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses.
Offensive Matchups
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0.5×Bug Pokémon sorted by stats106 Pokémon
#0010
Caterpie#0011
Metapod#0012
Butterfree#0012
Butterfree Gmax#0013
Weedle#0014
Kakuna#0015
Beedrill#0015
Mega Beedrill#0046
Paras#0047
Parasect#0048
Venonat#0049
Venomoth#0123
Scyther#0127
Pinsir#0127
Mega Pinsir#0165
Ledyba#0166
Ledian#0167
Spinarak#0168
Ariados#0193
Yanma#0204
Pineco#0205
Forretress#0212
Scizor#0212
Mega Scizor#0213
Shuckle#0214
Heracross#0214
Mega Heracross#0265
Wurmple#0266
Silcoon#0267
Beautifly#0268
Cascoon#0269
Dustox#0283
Surskit
#0284
Masquerain#0290
Nincada#0291
Ninjask#0292
Shedinja#0313
Volbeat#0314
Illumise#0347
Anorith#0348
Armaldo#0401
Kricketot#0402
Kricketune#0412
Burmy#0413
Wormadam Plant#0413
Wormadam Sandy#0413
Wormadam Trash#0414
Mothim#0415
Combee#0416
Vespiquen#0451
Skorupi#0469
Yanmega#0540
Sewaddle#0541
Swadloon#0542
Leavanny#0543
Venipede#0544
Whirlipede#0545
Scolipede#0545
Mega Scolipede#0557
Dwebble#0558
Crustle#0588
Karrablast#0589
Escavalier#0595
Joltik
#0596
Galvantula#0616
Shelmet#0617
Accelgor#0632
Durant#0636
Larvesta#0637
Volcarona#0649
Genesect#0664
Scatterbug#0665
Spewpa#0666
Vivillon#0736
Grubbin#0737
Charjabug#0738
Vikavolt#0738
Vikavolt Totem#0742
Cutiefly#0743
Ribombee#0743
Ribombee Totem#0751
Dewpider#0752
Araquanid#0752
Araquanid Totem#0767
Wimpod#0768
Golisopod#0768
Mega Golisopod#0794
Buzzwole#0795
Pheromosa#0824
Blipbug#0825
Dottler#0826
Orbeetle#0826
Orbeetle Gmax#0850
Sizzlipede#0851
Centiskorch#0851
Centiskorch Gmax#0872
Snom
#0873
Frosmoth#0900
Kleavor#0917
Tarountula#0918
Spidops#0919
Nymble#0920
Lokix#0953
Rellor#0954
Rabsca#0988
Slither Wing
Caterpie#0011Metapod#0012Butterfree#0012Butterfree Gmax#0013Weedle#0014Kakuna#0015Beedrill#0015Mega Beedrill#0046Paras#0047Parasect#0048Venonat#0049Venomoth#0123Scyther#0127Pinsir#0127Mega Pinsir#0165Ledyba#0166Ledian#0167Spinarak#0168Ariados#0193Yanma#0204Pineco#0205Forretress#0212Scizor#0212Mega Scizor#0213Shuckle#0214Heracross#0214Mega Heracross#0265Wurmple#0266Silcoon#0267Beautifly#0268Cascoon#0269Dustox#0283Surskit#0284Masquerain#0290Nincada#0291Ninjask#0292Shedinja#0313Volbeat#0314Illumise#0347Anorith#0348Armaldo#0401Kricketot#0402Kricketune#0412Burmy#0413Wormadam Plant#0413Wormadam Sandy#0413Wormadam Trash#0414Mothim#0415Combee#0416Vespiquen#0451Skorupi#0469Yanmega#0540Sewaddle#0541Swadloon#0542Leavanny#0543Venipede#0544Whirlipede#0545Scolipede#0545Mega Scolipede#0557Dwebble#0558Crustle#0588Karrablast#0589Escavalier#0595Joltik#0596Galvantula#0616Shelmet#0617Accelgor#0632Durant#0636Larvesta#0637Volcarona#0649Genesect#0664Scatterbug#0665Spewpa#0666Vivillon#0736Grubbin#0737Charjabug#0738Vikavolt#0738Vikavolt Totem#0742Cutiefly#0743Ribombee#0743Ribombee Totem#0751Dewpider#0752Araquanid#0752Araquanid Totem#0767Wimpod#0768Golisopod#0768Mega Golisopod#0794Buzzwole#0795Pheromosa#0824Blipbug#0825Dottler#0826Orbeetle#0826Orbeetle Gmax#0850Sizzlipede#0851Centiskorch#0851Centiskorch Gmax#0872Snom#0873Frosmoth#0900Kleavor#0917Tarountula#0918Spidops#0919Nymble#0920Lokix#0953Rellor#0954Rabsca#0988Slither WingBug Moves34 moves
| Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twineedle | Physical | 25 | 100% | 20 | Generation I |
| Pin Missile | Physical | 25 | 95% | 20 | Generation I |
| String Shot | Status | — | 95% | 40 | Generation I |
| Leech Life | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | Generation I |
| Spider Web | Status | — | — | 10 | Generation Ii |
| Fury Cutter | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 | Generation Ii |
| Megahorn | Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 | Generation Ii |
| Tail Glow | Status | — | — | 20 | Generation Iii |
| Silver Wind | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Generation Iii |
| Signal Beam | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | Generation Iii |
| U-turn | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | Generation Iv |
| X-Scissor | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation Iv |
| Bug Buzz | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Bug Bite | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 | Generation Iv |
| Attack Order | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 | Generation Iv |
| Defend Order | Status | — | — | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Heal Order | Status | — | — | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Rage Powder | Status | — | — | 20 | Generation V |
| Quiver Dance | Status | — | — | 20 | Generation V |
| Struggle Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 | Generation V |
| Steamroller | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | Generation V |
| Sticky Web | Status | — | — | 20 | Generation Vi |
| Fell Stinger | Physical | 50 | 100% | 25 | Generation Vi |
| Powder | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Generation Vi |
| Infestation | Special | 20 | 100% | 20 | Generation Vi |
| Savage Spin-Out | Physical | — | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Savage Spin-Out | Special | — | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| First Impression | Physical | 90 | 100% | 10 | Generation Vii |
| Pollen Puff | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 | Generation Vii |
| Lunge | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation Vii |
| Max Flutterby | Physical | 10 | — | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Skitter Smack | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Silk Trap | Status | 0 | — | 10 | Generation Ix |
| Pounce | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 | Generation Ix |
Bug Abilities74 abilities
AnticipationSenses the foe’s dangerous moves.BatteryPowers up ally Pokémon’s special moves.Battle ArmorBlocks critical hits.Beast BoostThe Pokémon boosts its most proficient stat each time it knocks out a Pokémon.ChlorophyllBoosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.Compound EyesRaises accuracy.ContraryMakes stat changes have an opposite effect.DampPrevents self-destruction.DownloadAdjusts power according to the foe’s ability.Dry SkinReduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.Early BirdAwakens quickly from sleep.Effect SporeLeaves spores on contact.Emergency ExitThe Pokémon, sensing danger, switches out when its HP becomes half or less.Flame BodyBurns the foe on contact.Flash FirePowers up if hit by fire.Friend GuardReduces damage done to allies.FriskThe Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.GluttonyEncourages the early use of a held Berry.GutsUps ATTACK if suffering.Honey GatherThe Pokémon may gather Honey from somewhere.HustleTrades accuracy for power.HydrationHeals status problems if it is raining.Hyper CutterPrevents ATTACK reduction.Ice ScalesThe Pokémon is protected by ice scales, which halve the damage taken from special moves.IlluminateEncounter rate increases.InfiltratorPasses through the foe’s barrier and strikes.InsomniaPrevents sleep.IntimidateLowers the foe’s ATTACK.Iron FistBoosts the power of punching moves.Keen EyePrevents loss of accuracy.Leaf GuardPrevents status problems in sunny weather.LevitateNot hit by GROUND attacks.Light MetalHalves the Pokémon’s weight.Mold BreakerMoves can be used regardless of abilities.MoxieBoosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.No GuardEnsures the Pokémon and its foe’s attacks land.ObliviousPrevents attraction.OvercoatProtects the Pokémon from damage from weather.Poison PointPoisons foe on contact.PranksterGives priority to a status move.PressureRaises foe’s PP usage.ProtosynthesisBoosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.Rain DishSlight HP recovery in rain.RattledSome move types scare it and boost its Speed.RivalryRaises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.Run AwayEnables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.SharpnessPowers up slicing moves.Shed SkinHeals the body by shedding.Sheer ForceRemoves added effects to increase move damage.Shell ArmorBlocks critical hits.Shield DustPrevents added effects.SniperPowers up moves if they become critical hits.Speed BoostGradually boosts SPEED.StakeoutDoubles the damage dealt to the target’s replacement if the target switches out.SteadfastRaises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.Sticky HoldPrevents item theft.SturdyNegates 1-hit KO attacks.SwarmUps BUG moves in a pinch.Sweet VeilPrevents itself and ally Pokémon from falling asleep.Swift SwimRaises SPEED in rain.SynchronizePasses on status problems.TechnicianPowers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.TelepathyAnticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it.Tinted LensPowers up “not very effective” moves.TruantMoves only every two turns.UnburdenRaises Speed if a held item is used.UnnerveMakes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.Water AbsorbChanges water into HP.Water BubbleLowers the power of Fire-type moves done to the Pokémon and prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.Weak ArmorPhysical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.White SmokePrevents ability reduction.Wimp OutThe Pokémon cowardly switches out when its HP becomes half or less.Wonder Guard“Super effective” hits.Wonder SkinMakes status-changing moves more likely to miss.
Bug Pokémon by Size
Largest Pokémon are on the left. Smallest Pokémon are on the right.
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