Infestation (move)
Move data
| Type | Bug |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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