Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Swarm (hidden)
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV yield (current): +1 SPE
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Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
AbsorbA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
20
100%
1
Fury CutterThe user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.▶ Selected Pokémon
ElectrowebThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.▶ All opponents
Electric
55
95%
8
Bug BiteThe user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
60
100%
12
String ShotThe user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.▶ All opponents
Bug
—
95%
16
Thunder WaveThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
—
90%
20
Electro BallThe user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
—
100%
24
AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
28
Sucker PunchThis move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
70
100%
32
SlashThe target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
37
DischargeThe user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.▶ All other Pokémon
Electric
80
100%
40
ScreechAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
85%
44
Gastro AcidThe user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
100%
48
Bug BuzzThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
90
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM04
AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM07
ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM15
Struggle BugThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.▶ All opponents
Bug
50
100%
TM18
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM21
PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
50
100%
TM23
Charge BeamThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
50
90%
TM25
FacadeThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM32
SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents
Normal
60
—
TM47
EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM48
Volt SwitchAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
70
100%
TM50
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM70
Sleep TalkThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM72
Electro BallThe user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
—
100%
TM75
Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psychic
—
—
TM82
Thunder WaveThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
—
90%
TM83
Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
80
100%
TM85
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM95
Leech LifeThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
HM03
SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
HM05
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
HM11
Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
75
100%
HM19
Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
90
100%
HM26
ThunderboltThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
90
100%
HM30
Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.▶ Ally
Normal
—
—
HM47
Wild ChargeThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
90
100%
HM62
Bug BuzzThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
90
100%
HM66
ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
110
70%
HM71
Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM82
Bug BiteThe user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
60
100%
HM85
LungeThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
HM111
ElectrowebThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.▶ All opponents
Electric
55
95%
HM119
Skitter SmackThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
70
90%
Egg moves: Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.▶ User, Struggle BugThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.▶ All opponents, InfestationThe target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
