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Infestation

Infestation

Bug-type special move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

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.

Machines

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

TM83

TM83

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Araquanid

#142

WaterBug
Start

Dewpider

#141

WaterBug
5

Araquanid

#142

WaterBug
5

Spinarak

#22

BugPoison
8

Ariados

#23

BugPoison
8
PokémonTypeMethod

Butterfree

#19

BugFlying
TM

Ledyba

#20

BugFlying
TM

Ledian

#21

BugFlying
TM

Spinarak

#22

BugPoison
TM

Ariados

#23

BugPoison
TM

Grimer

#50

Poison
TM

Grimer Alola

#50

PoisonDark
TM

Muk

#51

Poison
TM

Muk Alola

#51

PoisonDark
TM

Gastly

#61

GhostPoison
TM

Haunter

#62

GhostPoison
TM

Gengar Mega

#63

GhostPoison
TM

Gengar

#63

GhostPoison
TM

Cutiefly

#83

BugFairy
TM

Ribombee

#84

BugFairy
TM

Tentacool

#106

WaterPoison
TM

Tentacruel

#107

WaterPoison
TM

Mareanie

#113

PoisonWater
TM

Toxapex

#114

PoisonWater
TM

Surskit

#139

BugWater
TM

Masquerain

#140

BugFlying
TM

Dewpider

#141

WaterBug
TM

Araquanid

#142

WaterBug
TM

Goomy

#178

Dragon
TM

Sliggoo

#179

Dragon
TM

Goodra

#180

Dragon
TM

Sandygast

#186

GhostGround
TM

Palossand

#187

GhostGround
TM

Trubbish

#206

Poison
TM

Garbodor

#207

Poison
TM

Pangoro

#221

FightingDark
TM

Mimikyu Totem Disguised

#242

GhostFairy
TM

Mimikyu Totem Busted

#242

GhostFairy
TM

Mimikyu Disguised

#242

GhostFairy
TM

Mimikyu Busted

#242

GhostFairy
TM

Shellos

#260

Water
TM

Gastrodon

#261

WaterGround
TM

Exeggcute

#269

GrassPsychic
TM

Exeggutor

#270

GrassPsychic
TM

Exeggutor Alola

#270

GrassDragon
TM

Nuzzle

Electric

Power-Up Punch

Fighting
BugSpecial

Infestation

Bug-type move

Move #

611

Introduced

Generation VI

Power

20

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM83

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Bug BiteBugPhysical

-

601002015

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

Bug BuzzBugSpecial

-

901001011

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Fell StingerBugPhysical

-

50100255

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.

First ImpressionBugPhysical

-

90100101

Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Fury CutterBugPhysical

-

40952013

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Leech LifeBugPhysical
TM28
801001027

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

LungeBugPhysical

-

80100155

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

MegahornBugPhysical

-

12085106

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

Pin MissileBugPhysical

-

2595207

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

Pollen PuffBugSpecial

-

90100151

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.

Quiver DanceBugStatus

-

--206

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

Rage PowderBugStatus

-

--204

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

Signal BeamBugSpecial

-

751001511

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

Silver WindBugSpecial

-

60100510

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This 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

-

65100203

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

Sticky WebBugStatus

-

--203

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

String ShotBugStatus

-

-95407

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Struggle BugBugSpecial

-

50100204

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Tail GlowBugStatus

-

--201

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

TwineedleBugPhysical

-

25100203

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

U-turnBugPhysical701002081

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

X-ScissorBugPhysical801001543

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

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