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Leech Life

Leech Life

Bug-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TR18

TR18

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Larvesta

Armor #186

BugFire
36

Volcarona

Armor #187

BugFire
36

Dewpider

Galar #214

WaterBug
44

Kabuto

Crown #125

RockWater
45

Kabutops

Crown #126

RockWater
49

Zubat

Crown #144

PoisonFlying
55

Araquanid

Galar #215

WaterBug
56

Golbat

Crown #145

PoisonFlying
69

Crobat

Crown #146

PoisonFlying
69

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Technical Records.
PokémonTypeMethod

Dottler

Galar #11

BugPsychic
TM/TR

Orbeetle

Galar #12

BugPsychic
TM/TR

Joltik

Galar #64

BugElectric
TM/TR

Galvantula

Galar #65

BugElectric
TM/TR

Nincada

Galar #104

BugGround
TM/TR

Ninjask

Galar #105

BugFlying
TM/TR

Shedinja

Galar #106

BugGhost
TM/TR

Sizzlipede

Galar #159

FireBug
TM/TR

Centiskorch

Galar #160

FireBug
TM/TR

Noibat

Galar #176

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Noivern

Galar #177

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Cutiefly

Galar #187

BugFairy
TM/TR

Ribombee

Galar #188

BugFairy
TM/TR

Dewpider

Galar #214

WaterBug
TM/TR

Araquanid

Galar #215

WaterBug
TM/TR

Wimpod

Galar #232

BugWater
TM/TR

Golisopod

Galar #233

BugWater
TM/TR

Cursola

Galar #237

Ghost
TM/TR

Impidimp

Galar #238

DarkFairy
TM/TR

Morgrem

Galar #239

DarkFairy
TM/TR

Grimmsnarl

Galar #240

DarkFairy
TM/TR

Salandit

Galar #244

PoisonFire
TM/TR

Salazzle

Galar #245

PoisonFire
TM/TR

Shelmet

Galar #275

Bug
TM/TR

Accelgor

Galar #276

Bug
TM/TR

Drapion

Galar #286

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Mimikyu

Galar #301

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Busted

Galar #301

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Frosmoth

Galar #350

IceBug
TM/TR

Dracovish

Galar #376

WaterDragon
TM/TR

Fomantis

Armor #17

Grass
TM/TR

Lurantis

Armor #18

Grass
TM/TR

Sandshrew

Armor #168

Ground
TM/TR

Sandslash

Armor #169

Ground
TM/TR

Larvesta

Armor #186

BugFire
TM/TR

Volcarona

Armor #187

BugFire
TM/TR

Kabuto

Crown #125

RockWater
TM/TR

Kabutops

Crown #126

RockWater
TM/TR

Zubat

Crown #144

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Golbat

Crown #145

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Crobat

Crown #146

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Mew

Nat. #151

Psychic
TM/TR

Litten

Nat. #725

Fire
TM/TR

Torracat

Nat. #726

Fire
TM/TR

Incineroar

Nat. #727

FireDark
TM/TR

Buzzwole

Nat. #794

BugFighting
TM/TR

Naganadel

Nat. #804

PoisonDragon
TM/TR

Poison Gas

Poison

Lovely Kiss

Normal
BugPhysical

Leech Life

Bug-type move

Move #

141

Introduced

Generation I

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TR18

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Attack OrderBugPhysical

-

90100151

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

Bug BiteBugPhysical

-

601002035

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

Bug BuzzBugSpecial
TR61
901001035

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

Defend OrderBugStatus

-

--101

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

Fell StingerBugPhysical

-

501002510

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

First ImpressionBugPhysical

-

90100107

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

Fury CutterBugPhysical

-

40952034

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

InfestationBugSpecial

-

201002011

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

LungeBugPhysical

-

80100157

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

MegahornBugPhysical120851029

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

Pin MissileBugPhysical25952034

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

Pollen PuffBugSpecial901001520

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

-

--208

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

Rage PowderBugStatus

-

--205

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

Skitter SmackBugPhysical

-

70901080

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

Sticky WebBugStatus

-

--2010

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

String ShotBugStatus

-

-954011

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

Struggle BugBugSpecial

-

501002019

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

U-turnBugPhysical7010020125

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

X-ScissorBugPhysical801001579

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

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