Bug Type

Generation 1 · 92 Pokemon

Bug-type Pokemon often evolve early but tend to have lower base stats. Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark super effectively but are resisted by seven types, tying with Grass for the most resisted type.

StrengthsSuper effective against Grass, Psychic, Dark. Often have useful utility moves.
WeaknessesWeak to Fire, Flying, Rock. Resisted by 7 types offensively. Generally lower stats.

Offensive Matchups – Bug Attacking

How Bug-type moves perform against each defending type.

2xSuper Effective
grasspsychicdark
1xNormal Damage
normalwaterelectricicegroundbugrockdragon
½xNot Very Effective
firefightingpoisonflyingghoststeelfairy

Defensive Matchups – Bug Defending

How Bug-type Pokemon take damage from each attacking type.

2xWeak To
fireflyingrock
1xNormal Damage
normalwaterelectricicepoisonpsychicbugghostdragondarksteelfairy
½xResists
grassfightingground
Pokemon Type Chart
AtkDefNormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
Normalx1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1½0x1x1½x1
Firex1½½x1x2x2x1x1x1x1x1x2½x1½x1x2x1
Waterx1x2½x1½x1x1x1x2x1x1x1x2x1½x1x1x1
Electricx1x1x2½½x1x1x10x2x1x1x1x1½x1x1x1
Grassx1½x2x1½x1x1½x2½x1½x2x1½x1½x1
Icex1½½x1x2½x1x1x2x2x1x1x1x1x2x1½x1
Fightingx2x1x1x1x1x2x1½x1½½½x20x1x2x2½
Poisonx1x1x1x1x2x1x1½½x1x1x1½½x1x10x2
Groundx1x2x1x2½x1x1x2x10x1½x2x1x1x1x2x1
Flyingx1x1x1½x2x1x2x1x1x1x1x2½x1x1x1½x1
Psychicx1x1x1x1x1x1x2x2x1x1½x1x1x1x10½x1
Bugx1½x1x1x2x1½½x1½x2x1x1½x1x2½½
Rockx1x2x1x1x1x2½x1½x2x1x2x1x1x1x1½x1
Ghost0x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x1x1x2x1½x1x1
Dragonx1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x1½0
Darkx1x1x1x1x1x1½x1x1x1x2x1x1x2x1½x1½
Steelx1½½½x1x2x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x1x1x1½x2
Fairyx1½x1x1x1x1x2½x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x2½x1

Dual-Type Combinations with Bug

How Bug pairs with each other type defensively. Sort by weaknesses or resistances to find the best combinations.

Bug + ... ↑WeakResist/ImmuneWeaknessesImmunities
normal33
fireflyingrock
ghost
fire36
rock4xwaterflying
–
water35
electricflyingrock
–
electric24
firerock
–
grass65
fire4xflying4xicepoisonbugrock
–
ice43
fire4xrock4xflyingsteel
–
fighting45
flying4xfirepsychicfairy
–
poison45
fireflyingpsychicrock
–
ground44
firewatericeflying
electric
flying54
rock4xfireelectriciceflying
ground
psychic64
fireflyingbugrockghostdark
–
rock32
waterrocksteel
–
ghost56
fireflyingrockghostdark
normalfighting
dragon55
iceflyingrockdragonfairy
–
dark55
fireflyingbugrockfairy
psychic
steel19
fire4x
poison
fairy56
firepoisonflyingrocksteel
dragon

Bug-Type Moves (31)

All 31 moves of the Bug type, including power, accuracy, PP, and category.

MoveCategoryPowerAcc.PPDescription
MegahornPhysical12085%10Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Bug BuzzSpecial90100%10Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Attack OrderPhysical90100%15Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
First ImpressionPhysical90100%10Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.
Pollen PuffSpecial90100%15Damages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.
Leech LifePhysical80100%10Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
X-ScissorPhysical80100%15Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
LungePhysical80100%15Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
Signal BeamSpecial75100%15Has a chance to confuse the target.
U-turnPhysical70100%20User must switch out after attacking.
Skitter SmackPhysical7090%10Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
SteamrollerPhysical65100%20Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Silver WindSpecial60100%5Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Bug BitePhysical60100%20If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Struggle BugSpecial50100%20Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
Fell StingerPhysical50100%25Raises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
PouncePhysical50100%20
Fury CutterPhysical4095%20Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
TwineedlePhysical25100%20Hits twice in the same turn. Has a chance to poison the target.
Pin MissilePhysical2595%20Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
InfestationSpecial20100%20Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
Spider WebStatus——10Prevents the target from leaving battle.
Tail GlowStatus——20Raises the user’s Special Attack by three stages.
Defend OrderStatus——10Raises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
Heal OrderStatus——10Heals the user by half its max HP.

Bug-Type Related Abilities

Abilities that interact with or boost Bug-type moves and Pokemon.

Swarm
Powers up Bug-type moves when HP is low (1.5x below 1/3)
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Compound Eyes
Raises accuracy by 1.3x
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Tinted Lens
Doubles damage of not-very-effective moves
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Shield Dust
Blocks secondary effects of moves
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Honey Gather
May pick up Honey after battle
The Pokémon may pick up Honey after battle.
Shed Skin
33% chance to heal status conditions each turn
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Bug-Type Boosting Items

Held items that boost Bug-type moves or provide Bug-type synergy.

Silver Powder
1.2x power to Bug-type moves
A shiny powder that boosts Bug-type moves.
Bug Gem
1.3x power to one Bug-type move, then consumed
A gem that boosts a Bug-type move once.
Insect Plate
1.2x power to Bug-type moves; changes Arceus to Bug type
A plate that boosts Bug-type moves.

Bug-Type Average Stats

Average base stats across all 98 Bug-type Pokemon, ranked against all 18 types.

StatAverageDistributionRank
HP57
#18/18
Attack72
#17/18
Defense71
#14/18
Sp. Atk57
#18/18
Sp. Def66
#18/18
Speed61
#16/18
BST384
#18/18

Based on 98 Bug-type Pokemon. Rank #1 = highest among all 18 types.

Bug-Type Special Mechanics

Unique moves, abilities, and mechanics that interact with Bug-type immunities and weaknesses.

Tinted LensAbility
Doubles the damage of not-very-effective moves, making Bug-type coverage much more reliable.
SwarmAbility
Boosts Bug-type moves by 1.5x when HP falls below 1/3.
U-turnMove
Deals damage then switches out, making Bug-types key pivot Pokemon in competitive play.
Sticky WebMove
Entry hazard that lowers Speed by 1 stage on all grounded Pokemon that switch in.

Bug-Type Pokemon (92)

83 primary Bug-type · 9 secondary Bug-type

Caterpie
#010Caterpie
bug
Metapod
#011Metapod
bug
Butterfree
#012Butterfree
bugflying
Weedle
#013Weedle
bugpoison
Kakuna
#014Kakuna
bugpoison
Beedrill
#015Beedrill
bugpoison
Paras
#046Paras
buggrass
Parasect
#047Parasect
buggrass
Venonat
#048Venonat
bugpoison
Venomoth
#049Venomoth
bugpoison
Scyther
#123Scyther
bugflying
Pinsir
#127Pinsir
bug
Ledyba
#165Ledyba
bugflying
Ledian
#166Ledian
bugflying
Spinarak
#167Spinarak
bugpoison
Ariados
#168Ariados
bugpoison
Yanma
#193Yanma
bugflying
Pineco
#204Pineco
bug
Forretress
#205Forretress
bugsteel
Scizor
#212Scizor
bugsteel
Shuckle
#213Shuckle
bugrock
Heracross
#214Heracross
bugfighting
Wurmple
#265Wurmple
bug
Silcoon
#266Silcoon
bug
Beautifly
#267Beautifly
bugflying
Cascoon
#268Cascoon
bug
Dustox
#269Dustox
bugpoison
Surskit
#283Surskit
bugwater
Masquerain
#284Masquerain
bugflying
Nincada
#290Nincada
bugground
Ninjask
#291Ninjask
bugflying
Shedinja
#292Shedinja
bugghost
Volbeat
#313Volbeat
bug
Illumise
#314Illumise
bug
Anorith
#347Anorith
rockbug
Armaldo
#348Armaldo
rockbug
Kricketot
#401Kricketot
bug
Kricketune
#402Kricketune
bug
Burmy
#412Burmy
bug
Wormadam
#413Wormadam
buggrass
Mothim
#414Mothim
bugflying
Combee
#415Combee
bugflying
Vespiquen
#416Vespiquen
bugflying
Skorupi
#451Skorupi
poisonbug
Yanmega
#469Yanmega
bugflying
Sewaddle
#540Sewaddle
buggrass
Swadloon
#541Swadloon
buggrass
Leavanny
#542Leavanny
buggrass

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