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Swarm in Pokémon X & Y

Ability used by 24 X and Y Pokémon.

Flavor text

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

Short effect

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Effect

When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its HP remaining, its Bug-type moves inflict 1.5× as much regular damage. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.

Ability details

Pokémon

24