Type guide

Bug type in Pokemon Champions

See what Bug type moves and pokemon ara available in Pokemon Champions

Attack pros & cons

Attack matchups

Use the shared table to scan what Bug hits well, what resists it, and what it cannot damage.

Bug moves have no effect on:

This type always deals at least some damage.

Defense pros & cons

Defense matchups

See which types Bug resists, which hit it harder, and which cannot affect it.

These types have no effect against Bug Pokemon:

No defensive immunities listed.

Bug-type Pokemon

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Compare every Bug-type Pokemon with the same table layout used across the Pokedex.

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Types Abilities
Araquanid Araquanid Water Bubble • Water Absorb 68 70 92 50 132 42
Ariados Ariados Swarm • Insomnia • Sniper 70 90 70 60 70 40
Beedrill Beedrill Swarm • Sniper 65 90 40 45 80 75
Forretress Forretress Sturdy • Overcoat 75 90 140 60 60 40
Heracross Heracross Swarm • Guts • Moxie 80 125 75 40 95 85
Kleavor Kleavor Swarm • Sheer Force • Sharpness 70 135 95 45 70 85
Mega Beedrill Mega Beedrill Adaptability 65 150 40 15 80 145
Mega Heracross Mega Heracross Skill Link 80 185 115 40 105 75
Mega Pinsir Mega Pinsir Aerilate 65 155 120 65 90 105
Mega Scizor Mega Scizor Technician 70 150 140 65 100 75
Pinsir Pinsir Hyper Cutter • Mold Breaker • Moxie 65 125 100 55 70 85
Scizor Scizor Swarm • Technician • Light Metal 70 130 100 55 80 65
Vivillon Vivillon Compound Eyes • Shield Dust • Friend Guard 80 52 50 90 50 89
Volcarona Volcarona Flame Body • Swarm 85 60 65 135 105 100

Bug-type moves

Browse all moves

Browse every Bug-type move with the same shared move table used on the moves index.

Bug Bite
Bug Physical

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

Power

60

Acc.

100

PP

20

Bug Buzz
Bug Special

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Power

90

Acc.

100

PP

12

Fell Stinger
Bug Physical

Boosts the user's Attack stat by 3 stages if this move knocks out the target.

Power

50

Acc.

100

PP

20

First Impression
Bug Physical

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.

Power

90

Acc.

100

PP

10

Fury Cutter
Bug Physical

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

Power

40

Acc.

95

PP

20

Infestation
Bug Special

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

Power

20

Acc.

100

PP

20

Leech Life
Bug Physical

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

Power

80

Acc.

100

PP

12

Lunge
Bug Physical

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.

Power

80

Acc.

100

PP

16

Megahorn
Bug Physical

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

Power

120

Acc.

85

PP

12

Pin Missile
Bug Physical

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

Power

25

Acc.

95

PP

20

Pollen Puff
Bug Special

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.

Power

90

Acc.

100

PP

16

Pounce
Bug Physical

Lowers the target's Speed stat by 1 stage.

Power

50

Acc.

100

PP

20

Quiver Dance
Bug Status

Raises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.

Power

-

Acc.

-

PP

20

Rage Powder
Bug Status

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

Power

-

Acc.

-

PP

20

Signal Beam
Bug Special

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Power

75

Acc.

100

PP

16

Silver Wind
Bug Special

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Power

60

Acc.

100

PP

8

Skitter Smack
Bug Physical

Lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage.

Power

70

Acc.

90

PP

12

Sticky Web
Bug Status

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

Power

-

Acc.

-

PP

20

String Shot
Bug Status

Lowers targets' Speed stats by 2 stages.

Power

-

Acc.

95

PP

20

Struggle Bug
Bug Special

Has a $effect_chance% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

Power

50

Acc.

100

PP

20

Tail Glow
Bug Status

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Power

-

Acc.

-

PP

20

Twineedle
Bug Physical

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Power

25

Acc.

100

PP

20

U-turn
Bug Physical

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

Power

70

Acc.

100

PP

20

X-Scissor
Bug Physical

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

Power

80

Acc.

100

PP

16