String Shot
Bug-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Flavor
StatusOpposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie Galar #13 | | Start |
 Butterfree Galar #15 |  | Start |
 Charjabug Galar #17 |  | Start |
 Vikavolt Galar #18 | | Start |
 Larvesta Armor #186 |  | Start |
 Volcarona Armor #187 | | Start |
 Grubbin Galar #16 | | 5 |
 Joltik Galar #64 | | 12 |
 Galvantula Galar #65 | | 12 |
 Swirlix Galar #210 |  | 21 |
 Slurpuff Galar #211 | | 21 |
StatusString Shot
Bug-type move
Move #
81
Introduced
Generation I
Power
-
Accuracy
95
PP
40
Priority
0
Machine
-
Related
| 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 | 35 | 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 | 35 | 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 | 10 | 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 | 34 | 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 | 47 | 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 | 7 | 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 | 29 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. | |
| Pin Missile | | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | 34 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. | |
| Pollen Puff | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | 20 | 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 Dance | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 8 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Rage Powder | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 5 | 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 | 80 | 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. |
| 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 | 125 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |
| X-Scissor | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 79 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
