Struggle Bug
Bug-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
SpecialWhile resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
 Blipbug #10 | | Start |
 Dottler #11 |  | Start |
 Orbeetle #12 | | Start |
 Combee #116 |  | Start |
 Vespiquen #117 | | Start |
 Wimpod #232 |  | Start |
 Golisopod #233 | | Start |
 Snom #349 |  | Start |
 Frosmoth #350 | | Start |
 Volcarona #637 |  | Start |
 Shuckle #227 |  | 10 |
 Larvesta #636 | | 12 |
 Shelmet #275 | | 16 |
 Accelgor #276 | | 16 |
 Cutiefly #187 |  | 24 |
 Ribombee #188 | | 24 |
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
 Joltik #64 |  | Egg |
 Sizzlipede #159 | | Egg |
 Durant #316 |  | Egg |
SpecialStruggle Bug
Bug-type move
Move #
522
Introduced
Generation V
Power
50
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Machine
-
| 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. | |
| Pollen Puff | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | 15 | 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 | 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. |
| 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. |