Struggle Bug (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Previous games
Move data
| Type | Bug |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 50 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Technical/Hidden Machine
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM76 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Struggle Bug at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Struggle Bug in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Gen 6 — TM
#012 / Bug · Flying
Gen 6 — TM
Forretress
#205 / Bug · Steel
Gen 6 — TM
#205 / Bug · Steel
Gen 6 — TM
Masquerain
#284 / Bug · Flying
Gen 6 — TM
#284 / Bug · Flying
Gen 6 — TM
Whirlipede
#544 / Bug · Poison
Gen 6 — TM
#544 / Bug · Poison
Gen 6 — TM
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
Gen 6 — TM
#588 / Bug
Gen 6 — TM
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Gen 6 — TM
#589 / Bug · Steel
Gen 6 — TM
Galvantula
#596 / Bug · Electric
Gen 6 — TM
#596 / Bug · Electric
Gen 6 — TM