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B2/W2 / Moves

String Shot

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String Shot

Bug-type status move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

95

PP

40

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Bulbasaur

#1

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Metapod

#11

Bug
Prior evolution: level-up

Butterfree

#12

BugFlying
Prior evolution: level-up

Kakuna

#14

BugPoison
Prior evolution: level-up

Beedrill

#15

BugPoison
Prior evolution: level-up

Paras

#46

BugGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Parasect

#47

BugGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Venonat

#48

BugPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Combee

#142

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Vespiquen

#143

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Pinsir

#146

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ledyba

#165

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ledian

#166

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Larvesta

#171

BugFire
Egg

Pineco

#204

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Forretress

#205

BugSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shuckle

#232

BugRock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mantine

#234

WaterFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Remoraid

#235

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Octillery

#236

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Silcoon

#266

Bug
Prior evolution: level-up

Beautifly

#267

BugFlying
Prior evolution: level-up

Cascoon

#268

Bug
Prior evolution: level-up

Dustox

#269

BugPoison
Prior evolution: level-up

Surskit

#283

BugWater
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Masquerain

#284

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Yanma

#286

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Yanmega

#287

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nincada

#290

BugGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ninjask

#291

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shedinja

#292

BugGhost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Volbeat

#313

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Illumise

#314

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lileep

#345

RockGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Cradily

#346

RockGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Anorith

#347

RockBug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Armaldo

#348

RockBug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kricketot

#401

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kricketune

#402

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Burmy

#412

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Plant

#413

BugGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Sandy

#413

BugGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Trash

#413

BugSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mothim

#414

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shellos

#422

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gastrodon

#423

WaterGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Attack OrderBugPhysical

-

90100151

The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Bug BiteBugPhysical

-

601002077

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug BuzzBugSpecial

-

901001032

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Defend OrderBugStatus

-

--101

The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Fury CutterBugPhysical

-

209520148

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Heal OrderBugStatus

-

--101

The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.

Leech LifeBugPhysical

-

201001524

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

MegahornBugPhysical

-

120851016

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Pin MissileBugPhysical

-

14852024

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Quiver DanceBugStatus

-

--208

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Rage PowderBugStatus

-

--2016

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Signal BeamBugSpecial

-

7510015199

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Silver WindBugSpecial

-

60100547

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Spider WebBugStatus

-

--104

The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.

SteamrollerBugPhysical

-

65100204

The user crushes its targets by rolling over them with its rolled-up body. This attack may make the target flinch.

Struggle BugBugSpecial301002062

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

Tail GlowBugStatus

-

--202

The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.

TwineedleBugPhysical

-

251002011

The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.

U-turnBugPhysical7010020112

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

X-ScissorBugPhysical801001568

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

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