Struggle Bug (move)
Move data
| Type | Bug |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 50 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Machine/Record
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM76 |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM76 |
| Scarlet/Violet | TM015 |
Effects
Struggle Bug deals damage and lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Changes
- In Generation 5, Struggle Bug has 30 base power.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Buginium Z and uses its Z-Power, Struggle Bug turns into Savage Spin-Out and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Struggle Bug |
|---|---|
| Japanese | むしのていこう (Mushi no Teikō) |
| German | Käfertrutz |
| French | Survinsecte |
| Italian | Entomoblocco |
| Spanish | Estoicismo |
| Korean | 벌레의저항 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 虫之抵抗 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蟲之抵抗 |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Struggle Bug at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0917 / Bug
Level 5
Learnt by TM
#0205 / Bug · Steel
#0284 / Bug · Flying
#0402 / Bug
#0596 / Bug · Electric
#0664 / Bug
#0917 / Bug
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Struggle Bug as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.