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Infestation

Infestation

Bug-type special move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
BugSpecial

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Dreepy

Paldea #305

DragonGhost
Start

Drakloak

Paldea #306

DragonGhost
Start

Dragapult

Paldea #307

DragonGhost
Start

Dewpider

Blueberry #90

WaterBug
Start

Araquanid

Blueberry #91

WaterBug
Start

Frosmoth

Paldea #351

IceBug
8

Spinarak

Kitakami #1

BugPoison
8

Ariados

Kitakami #2

BugPoison
8

Bramblin

Paldea #242

GrassGhost
17

Brambleghast

Paldea #243

GrassGhost
17

Volbeat

Kitakami #9

Bug
47

Illumise

Kitakami #10

Bug
47

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Mareanie

Paldea #344

PoisonWater
Egg

Dipplin

Kitakami #36

GrassDragon
Egg

Joltik

Blueberry #132

BugElectric
Egg

Galvantula

Blueberry #133

BugElectric
Egg

Hydrapple

Blueberry #163

GrassDragon
Egg

Nuzzle

Electric

Origin Pulse

Water
BugSpecial

Infestation

Bug-type move

Move #

611

Introduced

Generation VI

Power

20

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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

-

90100151

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

Bug BiteBugPhysical
TM182
601002056

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

Bug BuzzBugSpecial901001049

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

Defend OrderBugStatus

-

--101

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

Fell StingerBugPhysical

-

501002512

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

First ImpressionBugPhysical

-

90100109

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

Fury CutterBugPhysical

-

40952031

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

Leech LifeBugPhysical801001052

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

LungeBugPhysical801001577

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

MegahornBugPhysical

-

120851017

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

Pin MissileBugPhysical

-

25952016

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

Pollen PuffBugSpecial901001531

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.

PounceBugPhysical501002089

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

Quiver DanceBugStatus

-

--2013

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

Rage PowderBugStatus

-

--2013

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

Silk TrapBugStatus

-

0-101

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

Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010108

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

Sticky WebBugStatus

-

--2016

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

String ShotBugStatus

-

-954015

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

Struggle BugBugSpecial501002051

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

Tail GlowBugStatus

-

--202

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

U-turnBugPhysical7010020186

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

X-ScissorBugPhysical801001593

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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