Struggle Bug
Bug-type special move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
SpecialMove text
The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
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 Smeargle Blueberry #40 |  | Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch. |
 Joltik Blueberry #132 |  | Egg |
Joltik Blueberry #132 | | 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. |
 Galvantula Blueberry #133 | | Egg |
Galvantula Blueberry #133 | | 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
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Order | |  Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 2 | The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Bug Bite | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 76 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | |
| Bug Buzz | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 86 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
| Defend Order | |  Status | - | - | - | 10 | 2 | The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, boosting its Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| Fell Stinger | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 15 | When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically. |
| First Impression | | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 10 | 13 | Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
| Fury Cutter | | Physical | - | 40 | 95 | 20 | 37 | The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Infestation | | Special | - | 20 | 100 | 20 | 19 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| Leech Life | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 53 | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. | |
| Lunge | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 78 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. | |
| Megahorn | | Physical | - | 120 | 85 | 10 | 21 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| Pin Missile | | Physical | - | 25 | 95 | 20 | 18 | The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| Pollen Puff | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | 63 | 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. | |
| Pounce | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | 111 | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
| Quiver Dance | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 33 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Rage Powder | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 42 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user. |
| Silk Trap | | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 2 | The user spins a silken trap, protecting itself from damage while lowering the Speed stat of any attacker that makes direct contact. |
| Skitter Smack | | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | 130 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Sticky Web | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 19 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| String Shot | | Status | - | - | 95 | 40 | 37 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Tail Glow | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 3 | This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered. |
| U-turn | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 216 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |
| X-Scissor | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 111 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
