What type is Leech Life?

Leech Life is a Bug-type physical move with 80 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Leech Life?

75 Pokemon can learn Leech Life through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Leech Life do?

Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

When was Leech Life introduced?

Leech Life was introduced in Generation I.

Leech Life

bug Physical

Power80

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status–

Typebug

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

Drain50%

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Pokemon That Learn Leech Life (75)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#024	Arbok	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	60	95	69	65	79	80	448
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#041	Zubat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	Lv. 1	40	45	35	30	40	55	245
#042	Golbat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	Lv. 1	75	80	70	65	75	90	455
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Lv. 20	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Lv. 20	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#048	Venonat	bug poison	Compound EyesTinted LensRun Away (HA)	Lv. 35	60	55	50	40	55	45	305
#049	Venomoth	bug poison	Shield DustTinted LensWonder Skin (HA)	Lv. 37	70	65	60	90	75	90	450
#069	Bellsprout	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	TM	50	75	35	70	30	40	300
#070	Weepinbell	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	TM	65	90	50	85	45	55	390
#071	Victreebel	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	TM	80	105	65	100	70	70	490
#140	Kabuto	rock water	Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor (HA)	Lv. 45	30	80	90	55	45	55	355
#141	Kabutops	rock water	Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor (HA)	Lv. 49	60	115	105	65	70	80	495
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#167	Spinarak	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	TM	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
#168	Ariados	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	TM	70	90	70	60	70	40	400
#169	Crobat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	Lv. 43	85	90	80	70	80	130	535
#193	Yanma	bug flying	Speed BoostCompound EyesFrisk (HA)	TM	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
#267	Beautifly	bug flying	SwarmRivalry (HA)	Lv. 25	60	70	50	100	50	65	395
#269	Dustox	bug poison	Shield DustCompound Eyes (HA)	Lv. 25	60	50	70	50	90	65	385
#283	Surskit	bug water	Swift SwimRain Dish (HA)	TM	40	30	32	50	52	65	269
#284	Masquerain	bug flying	IntimidateUnnerve (HA)	TM	70	60	62	100	82	80	454
#290	Nincada	bug ground	Compound EyesRun Away (HA)	TM	31	45	90	30	30	40	266
#291	Ninjask	bug flying	Speed BoostInfiltrator (HA)	TM	61	90	45	50	50	160	456
#292	Shedinja	bug ghost	Wonder Guard	TM	1	90	45	30	30	40	236
#355	Duskull	ghost	LevitateFrisk (HA)	TM	20	40	90	30	90	25	295
#356	Dusclops	ghost	PressureFrisk (HA)	TM	40	70	130	60	130	25	455
#402	Kricketune	bug	SwarmTechnician (HA)	TM	77	85	51	55	51	65	384
#452	Drapion	poison dark	Battle ArmorSniperKeen Eye (HA)	TM	70	90	110	60	75	95	500
#469	Yanmega	bug flying	Speed BoostTinted LensFrisk (HA)	TM	86	76	86	116	56	95	515
#477	Dusknoir	ghost	PressureFrisk (HA)	TM	45	100	135	65	135	45	525
#595	Joltik	bug electric	Compound EyesUnnerveSwarm (HA)	TM	50	47	50	57	50	65	319
#596	Galvantula	bug electric	Compound EyesUnnerveSwarm (HA)	TM	70	77	60	97	60	108	472
#616	Shelmet	bug	HydrationShell ArmorOvercoat (HA)	TM	50	40	85	40	65	25	305
#617	Accelgor	bug	HydrationSticky HoldUnburden (HA)	TM	80	70	40	100	60	145	495
#636	Larvesta	bug fire	Flame BodySwarm (HA)	Lv. 36	55	85	55	50	55	60	360
#637	Volcarona	bug fire	Flame BodySwarm (HA)	Lv. 36	85	60	65	135	105	100	550
#649	Genesect	bug steel	Download	TM	71	120	95	120	95	99	600
#714	Noibat	flying dragon	FriskInfiltratorTelepathy (HA)	TM	40	30	35	45	40	55	245
#715	Noivern	flying dragon	FriskInfiltratorTelepathy (HA)	TM	85	70	80	97	80	123	535
#725	Litten	fire	BlazeIntimidate (HA)	TM	45	65	40	60	40	70	320
#726	Torracat	fire	BlazeIntimidate (HA)	TM	65	85	50	80	50	90	420
#727	Incineroar	fire dark	BlazeIntimidate (HA)	TM	95	115	90	80	90	60	530
#742	Cutiefly	bug fairy	Honey GatherShield DustSweet Veil (HA)	TM	40	45	40	55	40	84	304
#743	Ribombee	bug fairy	Honey GatherShield DustSweet Veil (HA)	TM	60	55	60	95	70	124	464
#751	Dewpider	water bug	Water BubbleWater Absorb (HA)	Lv. 44	38	40	52	40	72	27	269
#752	Araquanid	water bug	Water BubbleWater Absorb (HA)	Lv. 56	68	70	92	50	132	42	454
#753	Fomantis	grass	Leaf GuardContrary (HA)	TM	40	55	35	50	35	35	250

TM / TR Availability

Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Sword Shield Scarlet Violet

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Sun Moon	20	–	15	–
Current	80	100%	10	bug

Similar Bug Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Attack Order	Physical	90	100	15	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
First Impression	Physical	90	100	10	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.
X Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Lunge	Physical	80	100	15	Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
U Turn	Physical	70	100	20	User must switch out after attacking.
Skitter Smack	Physical	70	90	10	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Steamroller	Physical	65	100	20	Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Leech Life

Pokemon That Learn Leech Life (75)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

Similar Bug Physical Moves

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