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String Shot in Pokémon X & Y

Bug-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

95

PP

40

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Spewpa

#21

Bug
Scatterbug — level up

Vivillon

#22

BugFlying
Scatterbug — level up

Metapod

#24

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Metapod

#24

Bug
Caterpie — level up

Butterfree

#25

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Butterfree

#25

BugFlying
Caterpie — level up

Kakuna

#27

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kakuna

#27

BugPoison
Weedle — level up

Beedrill

#28

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Beedrill

#28

BugPoison
Weedle — level up

Burmy

#44

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wormadam Plant

#45

BugGrass
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wormadam Sandy

#45

BugGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wormadam Trash

#45

BugSteel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mothim

#46

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Paras

#46

BugGrass
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Parasect

#47

BugGrass
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Surskit

#47

BugWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Masquerain

#48

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venonat

#48

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ledyba

#74

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ledian

#75

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Combee

#76

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Vespiquen

#77

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bulbasaur

#80

GrassPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ivysaur

#81

GrassPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venusaur

#82

GrassPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venusaur Mega

#82

GrassPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nincada

#111

BugGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ninjask

#112

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shedinja

#113

BugGhost
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Pinsir

#127

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pinsir Mega

#127

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Volbeat

#133

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Illumise

#134

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Yanma

#193

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pineco

#204

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Forretress

#205

BugSteel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shuckle

#213

BugRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Remoraid

#223

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Octillery

#224

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mantine

#226

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Silcoon

#266

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Silcoon

#266

Bug
Wurmple — level up

Beautifly

#267

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Beautifly

#267

BugFlying
Wurmple — level up

Cascoon

#268

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Cascoon

#268

Bug
Wurmple — level up

Dustox

#269

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dustox

#269

BugPoison
Wurmple — level up

Lileep

#345

RockGrass
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Cradily

#346

RockGrass
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Anorith

#347

RockBug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Armaldo

#348

RockBug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kricketot

#401

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kricketune

#402

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shellos

#422

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Attack Order

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

Bug

-

90100152
Bug Bite

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

Bug

-

601002084
Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug

-

901001036
Defend Order

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

Bug

-

--102
Fell Stinger

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

Bug

-

301002517
Fury Cutter

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

Bug

-

409520170
Heal Order

The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.

Bug

-

--102
Infestation

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

Bug201002099
Leech Life

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

Bug

-

201001527
Megahorn

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

Bug

-

120851022
Pin Missile

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

Bug

-

25952030
Powder

The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.

Bug

-

-100202
Quiver Dance

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

Bug

-

--2010
Rage Powder

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

Bug

-

--2020
Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug

-

7510015223
Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug

-

60100549
Spider Web

The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.

Bug

-

--105
Steamroller

The user crushes its targets by rolling over them with its rolled-up body. This may also make the target flinch.

Bug

-

65100205
Sticky Web

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

Bug

-

--2011
Struggle Bug

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

Bug501002067
Tail Glow

The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.

Bug

-

--203
Twineedle

The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.

Bug

-

251002012
U-turn

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

Bug7010020133
X-Scissor

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

Bug801001579