Infestation (move)
Move data
Type | Bug |
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Category | Special |
Power | 20 |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 20 (max. 32) |
Makes contact? | Yes |
Introduced | Generation 6 |
Machine/Record
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM83 |
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Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM83 |
Effects
Infestation inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent, causing them to lose 1⁄8 of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
If the user holds a Grip Claw, the after-effects last for 7 turns. If a Binding Band is held, the damage is 1⁄6 of the target's maximum HP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Buginium Z and uses its Z-Power, Infestation turns into Savage Spin-Out and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Infestation |
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Japanese | まとわりつく (Matowaritsuku) |
German | Plage |
French | Harcèlement |
Italian | Assillo |
Spanish | Acoso |
Game descriptions
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
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Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
Sword/Shield | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Infestation at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Infestation as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Galvantula
#596 / Bug · Electric
Bug
#596 / Bug · Electric
Bug