What type is Struggle Bug?

Struggle Bug is a Bug-type special move with 50 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Struggle Bug?

88 Pokemon can learn Struggle Bug through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Struggle Bug do?

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

When was Struggle Bug introduced?

Struggle Bug was introduced in Generation V.

Struggle Bug

bug Special

Power50

Accuracy100%

PP20

Status–

Typebug

CategorySpecial

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetAll Opponents

GenerationGen V

Effect Chance100%

Special Attack-1 stage

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

Pokemon That Learn Struggle Bug (88)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#012	Butterfree	bug flying	Compound EyesTinted Lens (HA)	TM	60	45	50	90	80	70	395
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	TM	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#048	Venonat	bug poison	Compound EyesTinted LensRun Away (HA)	TM	60	55	50	40	55	45	305
#049	Venomoth	bug poison	Shield DustTinted LensWonder Skin (HA)	TM	70	65	60	90	75	90	450
#123	Scyther	bug flying	SwarmTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	TM	70	110	80	55	80	105	500
#127	Pinsir	bug	Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie (HA)	TM	65	125	100	55	70	85	500
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#165	Ledyba	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdRattled (HA)	Lv. 22	40	20	30	40	80	55	265
#166	Ledian	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdIron Fist (HA)	Lv. 24	55	35	50	55	110	85	390
#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
#193	Yanma	bug flying	Speed BoostCompound EyesFrisk (HA)	TM	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
#204	Pineco	bug	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	TM	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
#205	Forretress	bug steel	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	TM	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
#207	Gligar	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilImmunity (HA)	TM	65	75	105	35	65	85	430
#212	Scizor	bug steel	SwarmTechnicianLight Metal (HA)	TM	70	130	100	55	80	65	500
#213	Shuckle	bug rock	SturdyGluttonyContrary (HA)	Lv. 10	20	10	230	10	230	5	505
#214	Heracross	bug fighting	SwarmGutsMoxie (HA)	TM	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
#267	Beautifly	bug flying	SwarmRivalry (HA)	TM	60	70	50	100	50	65	395
#269	Dustox	bug poison	Shield DustCompound Eyes (HA)	TM	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
#313	Volbeat	bug	IlluminateSwarmPrankster (HA)	Lv. 15	65	73	75	47	85	85	430
#314	Illumise	bug	ObliviousTinted LensPrankster (HA)	Lv. 15	65	47	75	73	85	85	430
#328	Trapinch	ground	Hyper CutterArena TrapSheer Force (HA)	TM	45	100	45	45	45	10	290
#329	Vibrava	ground dragon	Levitate	TM	50	70	50	50	50	70	340
#330	Flygon	ground dragon	Levitate	TM	80	100	80	80	80	100	520
#347	Anorith	rock bug	Battle ArmorSwift Swim (HA)	TM	45	95	50	40	50	75	355
#348	Armaldo	rock bug	Battle ArmorSwift Swim (HA)	TM	75	125	100	70	80	45	495
#398	Staraptor	normal flying	IntimidateReckless (HA)	TM	85	120	70	50	60	100	485
#401	Kricketot	bug	Shed SkinRun Away (HA)	Lv. 6	37	25	41	25	41	25	194
#402	Kricketune	bug	SwarmTechnician (HA)	TM	77	85	51	55	51	65	384
#412	Burmy	bug	Shed SkinOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 1	40	29	45	29	45	36	224
#413	Wormadam	bug grass	AnticipationOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 1	60	59	85	79	105	36	424
#414	Mothim	bug flying	SwarmTinted Lens (HA)	Lv. 1	70	94	50	94	50	66	424
#415	Combee	bug flying	Honey GatherHustle (HA)	Lv. 1	30	30	42	30	42	70	244
#416	Vespiquen	bug flying	PressureUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 1	70	80	102	80	102	40	474
#451	Skorupi	poison bug	Battle ArmorSniperKeen Eye (HA)	TM	40	50	90	30	55	65	330
#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
#472	Gliscor	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilPoison Heal (HA)	TM	75	95	125	45	75	95	510
#540	Sewaddle	bug grass	SwarmChlorophyllOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 22	45	53	70	40	60	42	310
#541	Swadloon	bug grass	Leaf GuardChlorophyllOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 22	55	63	90	50	80	42	380
#542	Leavanny	bug grass	SwarmChlorophyllOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 22	75	103	80	70	80	92	500
#543	Venipede	bug poison	Poison PointSwarmSpeed Boost (HA)	TM	30	45	59	30	39	57	260

TM / TR Availability

Black White Black 2 White 2 X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Scarlet Violet

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
X Y	30	–	–	–
Current	50	100%	20	bug

Similar Bug Special Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Bug Buzz	Special	90	100	10	Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Pollen Puff	Special	90	100	15	Damages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Has a chance to confuse the target.
Silver Wind	Special	60	100	5	Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Infestation	Special	20	100	20	Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

Struggle Bug

Pokemon That Learn Struggle Bug (88)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

Similar Bug Special Moves

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