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Struggle Bug

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Struggle Bug in Pokémon Black & White

Bug-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation V

Power

30

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM76

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Attack Order

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

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Bug Bite

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

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Bug Buzz

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

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Defend Order

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

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--101
Fury Cutter

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

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Heal Order

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

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--101
Leech Life

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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Megahorn

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

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Pin Missile

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

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Quiver Dance

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

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--208
Rage Powder

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

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--2016
Signal Beam

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

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Silver Wind

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

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Spider Web

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

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-

--104
Steamroller

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

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String Shot

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

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Tail Glow

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

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--202
Twineedle

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

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U-turn

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

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X-Scissor

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

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