What type is String Shot?

String Shot is a Bug-type status move.

How many Pokemon can learn String Shot?

67 Pokemon can learn String Shot through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does String Shot do?

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

When was String Shot introduced?

String Shot was introduced in Generation I.

String Shot

bug Status

Power–

Accuracy95%

PP40

Status–

Typebug

CategoryStatus

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetAll Opponents

GenerationGen I

Speed-2 stage

The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.

Pokemon That Learn String Shot (67)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#001	Bulbasaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Tutor	45	49	49	65	65	45	318
#002	Ivysaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Tutor	60	62	63	80	80	60	405
#003	Venusaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Tutor	80	82	83	100	100	80	525
#010	Caterpie	bug	Shield DustRun Away (HA)	Lv. 1	45	30	35	20	20	45	195
#011	Metapod	bug	Shed Skin	Tutor	50	20	55	25	25	30	205
#012	Butterfree	bug flying	Compound EyesTinted Lens (HA)	Lv. 1	60	45	50	90	80	70	395
#013	Weedle	bug poison	Shield DustRun Away (HA)	Lv. 1	40	35	30	20	20	50	195
#014	Kakuna	bug poison	Shed Skin	Tutor	45	25	50	25	25	35	205
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	Lv. 1	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Tutor	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Tutor	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#048	Venonat	bug poison	Compound EyesTinted LensRun Away (HA)	Tutor	60	55	50	40	55	45	305
#049	Venomoth	bug poison	Shield DustTinted LensWonder Skin (HA)	Tutor	70	65	60	90	75	90	450
#127	Pinsir	bug	Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie (HA)	Tutor	65	125	100	55	70	85	500
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	Tutor	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#165	Ledyba	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdRattled (HA)	Tutor	40	20	30	40	80	55	265
#166	Ledian	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdIron Fist (HA)	Tutor	55	35	50	55	110	85	390
#167	Spinarak	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Lv. 1	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
#168	Ariados	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Lv. 1	70	90	70	60	70	40	400
#193	Yanma	bug flying	Speed BoostCompound EyesFrisk (HA)	Lv. 30	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
#204	Pineco	bug	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	Tutor	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
#205	Forretress	bug steel	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	Tutor	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
#213	Shuckle	bug rock	SturdyGluttonyContrary (HA)	Tutor	20	10	230	10	230	5	505
#223	Remoraid	water	HustleSniperMoody (HA)	Tutor	35	65	35	65	35	65	300
#224	Octillery	water	Suction CupsSniperMoody (HA)	Tutor	75	105	75	105	75	45	480
#226	Mantine	water flying	Swift SwimWater AbsorbWater Veil (HA)	Tutor	85	40	70	80	140	70	485
#265	Wurmple	bug	Shield DustRun Away (HA)	Lv. 1	45	45	35	20	30	20	195
#266	Silcoon	bug	Shed Skin	Tutor	50	35	55	25	25	15	205
#267	Beautifly	bug flying	SwarmRivalry (HA)	Lv. 1	60	70	50	100	50	65	395
#268	Cascoon	bug	Shed Skin	Tutor	50	35	55	25	25	15	205
#269	Dustox	bug poison	Shield DustCompound Eyes (HA)	Lv. 1	60	50	70	50	90	65	385
#283	Surskit	bug water	Swift SwimRain Dish (HA)	Tutor	40	30	32	50	52	65	269
#284	Masquerain	bug flying	IntimidateUnnerve (HA)	Tutor	70	60	62	100	82	80	454
#290	Nincada	bug ground	Compound EyesRun Away (HA)	Tutor	31	45	90	30	30	40	266
#291	Ninjask	bug flying	Speed BoostInfiltrator (HA)	Tutor	61	90	45	50	50	160	456
#292	Shedinja	bug ghost	Wonder Guard	Tutor	1	90	45	30	30	40	236
#313	Volbeat	bug	IlluminateSwarmPrankster (HA)	Tutor	65	73	75	47	85	85	430
#314	Illumise	bug	ObliviousTinted LensPrankster (HA)	Tutor	65	47	75	73	85	85	430
#345	Lileep	rock grass	Suction CupsStorm Drain (HA)	Tutor	66	41	77	61	87	23	355
#346	Cradily	rock grass	Suction CupsStorm Drain (HA)	Tutor	86	81	97	81	107	43	495
#347	Anorith	rock bug	Battle ArmorSwift Swim (HA)	Tutor	45	95	50	40	50	75	355
#348	Armaldo	rock bug	Battle ArmorSwift Swim (HA)	Tutor	75	125	100	70	80	45	495
#401	Kricketot	bug	Shed SkinRun Away (HA)	Tutor	37	25	41	25	41	25	194
#402	Kricketune	bug	SwarmTechnician (HA)	Tutor	77	85	51	55	51	65	384
#412	Burmy	bug	Shed SkinOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 20	40	29	45	29	45	36	224
#413	Wormadam	bug grass	AnticipationOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 20	60	59	85	79	105	36	424
#414	Mothim	bug flying	SwarmTinted Lens (HA)	Lv. 20	70	94	50	94	50	66	424
#415	Combee	bug flying	Honey GatherHustle (HA)	Tutor	30	30	42	30	42	70	244
#416	Vespiquen	bug flying	PressureUnnerve (HA)	Tutor	70	80	102	80	102	40	474
#422	Shellos	water	Sticky HoldStorm DrainSand Force (HA)	Tutor	76	48	48	57	62	34	325

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