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Bug Bite

Bug-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

TM182

Machines

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

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines.

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
TM

Spidops

Paldea #13

Bug
TM

Nymble

Paldea #14

Bug
TM

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
TM

Kricketot

Paldea #33

Bug
TM

Kricketune

Paldea #34

Bug
TM

Scatterbug

Paldea #35

Bug
TM

Spewpa

Paldea #36

Bug
TM

Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Archipelago Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Continental Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Elegant Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Fancy Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Garden Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

High Plains Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Jungle Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Marine Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Modern Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Monsoon Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Ocean Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Poke Ball Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Polar Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

River Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Sandstorm Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Savanna Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Sun Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Tundra Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Combee

Paldea #38

BugFlying
TM

Vespiquen

Paldea #39

BugFlying
TM

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
TM

Masquerain

Paldea #50

BugFlying
TM

Fomantis

Paldea #247

Grass
TM

Lurantis

Paldea #248

Grass
TM

Rellor

Paldea #254

Bug
TM

Rabsca

Paldea #255

BugPsychic
TM

Venonat

Paldea #256

BugPoison
TM

Venomoth

Paldea #257

BugPoison
TM

Pineco

Paldea #258

Bug
TM

Forretress

Paldea #259

BugSteel
TM

Scyther

Paldea #260

BugFlying
TM

Scizor

Paldea #261

BugSteel
TM

Heracross

Paldea #262

BugFighting
TM

Larvesta

Paldea #274

BugFire
TM

Volcarona

Paldea #275

BugFire
TM

Snom

Paldea #350

IceBug
TM

Frosmoth

Paldea #351

IceBug
TM

Slither Wing

Paldea #380

BugFighting
TM

Spinarak

Kitakami #1

BugPoison
TM

Ariados

Kitakami #2

BugPoison
TM

Yanma

Kitakami #3

BugFlying
TM

Yanmega

Kitakami #4

BugFlying
TM

Volbeat

Kitakami #9

Bug
TM

Illumise

Kitakami #10

Bug
TM

Sewaddle

Kitakami #13

BugGrass
TM

Swadloon

Kitakami #14

BugGrass
TM

Leavanny

Kitakami #15

BugGrass
TM

Cutiefly

Kitakami #16

BugFairy
TM

Ribombee

Kitakami #17

BugFairy
TM

Weepinbell

Kitakami #24

GrassPoison
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
Egg

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Masquerain

Paldea #50

BugFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Venonat

Paldea #256

BugPoison
Egg

Venonat

Paldea #256

BugPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Venomoth

Paldea #257

BugPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Larvesta

Paldea #274

BugFire
Learned before version 2.0.1 and retained; this is not a current final-patch level-up method.

Snom

Paldea #350

IceBug
Egg

Snom

Paldea #350

IceBug
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Frosmoth

Paldea #351

IceBug
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Leavanny

Kitakami #15

BugGrass
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Vikavolt

Kitakami #114

BugElectric
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Trapinch

Blueberry #44

Ground
Egg

Trapinch

Blueberry #44

Ground
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Vibrava

Blueberry #45

GroundDragon
Egg

Vibrava

Blueberry #45

GroundDragon
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Flygon

Blueberry #46

GroundDragon
Egg

Flygon

Blueberry #46

GroundDragon
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Attack OrderBugPhysical

-

90100152

The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Bug BuzzBugSpecial901001086

The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Defend OrderBugStatus

-

--102

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

Fell StingerBugPhysical

-

501002515

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.

First ImpressionBugPhysical

-

901001013

Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Fury CutterBugPhysical

-

40952037

The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

InfestationBugSpecial

-

201002019

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

Leech LifeBugPhysical801001053

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

LungeBugPhysical801001578

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

MegahornBugPhysical

-

120851021

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

Pin MissileBugPhysical

-

25952018

The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Pollen PuffBugSpecial901001563

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.

PounceBugPhysical5010020111

The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Quiver DanceBugStatus

-

--2033

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

Rage PowderBugStatus

-

--2042

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

Silk TrapBugStatus

-

--102

The user spins a silken trap, protecting itself from damage while lowering the Speed stat of any attacker that makes direct contact.

Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010130

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Sticky WebBugStatus

-

--2019

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

String ShotBugStatus

-

-954037

The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.

Struggle BugBugSpecial501002071

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

Tail GlowBugStatus

-

--203

This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

U-turnBugPhysical7010020216

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

X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015111

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

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