Pollen Puff
Bug-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

SpecialThe 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.
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
![]() Ribombee #188 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Ribombee #188 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
![]() Butterfree #15 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Vileplume #57 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Gossifleur #126 | ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Eldegoss #127 | ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Cherubi #128 | ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Cherrim #129 | ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Cherrim Sunshine #129 | ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Ribombee #188 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Celebi #251 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Morelull #340 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Shiinotic #341 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Calyrex #898 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Calyrex Shadow #898 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |
![]() Calyrex Ice #898 | ![]() ![]() | TM/TR |

SpecialPollen Puff
Bug-type move
Move #
676
Introduced
Generation VII
Power
90
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Machine
TR96
| Move | Type | Class | TM/TR | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Order | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 1 | The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 28 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 34 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | |
| Defend Order | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 1 | The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| Fell Stinger | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 7 | When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically. |
| First Impression | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 10 | 7 | Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 95 | 20 | 25 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Infestation | ![]() | Special | - | 20 | 100 | 20 | 11 | 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 | 36 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |
| Lunge | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 5 | 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 | 20 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. | |
| Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | 26 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. | |
| Quiver Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 6 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Rage Powder | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 2 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user. |
| Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 90 | 10 | 72 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sticky Web | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 10 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 95 | 40 | 11 | Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | - | 50 | 100 | 20 | 19 | While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit. |
| U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 95 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |
| X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 65 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |










































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