Struggle Bug (move)
Move data
Type | Bug |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | 50 |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 20 (max. 32) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 5 |
Machine/Record
Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM76 |
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X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM76 |
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 base power 30.
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 |
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Japanese | むしのていこう (Mushi no Teikō) |
German | Käfertrutz |
French | Survinsecte |
Italian | Entomoblocco |
Spanish | Estoicismo |
Game descriptions
Black/White Black 2/White 2 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
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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 | While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Struggle Bug 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 Struggle Bug as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Galvantula
#596 / Bug · Electric
Bug
#596 / Bug · Electric
Bug
Sizzlipede
#850 / Fire · Bug
Bug
#850 / Fire · Bug
Bug
Centiskorch
#851 / Fire · Bug
Bug
#851 / Fire · Bug
Bug