Bite (move)

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かみつくBite
Type Dark
Category Physical
PP 25(max. 40)
Power 60
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
  • Makescontact
  • Affected byProtect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected byMirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Tough
Appeal 1
Jam 3♥♥♥
Badly startles those that have made appeals.
Condition Tough
Appeal 3♥♥♥
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
Condition Tough
Appeal 2♥♥
Jamming 3♥♥♥
Startles the last Pokémon to act before the user.

Bite (Japanese:かみつくBite) is a damage-dealingDark-typemove introduced inGeneration I. Prior toGeneration II, it was aNormal-type move.

Contents

Effect

Generation I

Bite is aNormal-type move in this generation.

Bite inflicts damage and has a 10% chance of causing the target toflinch.

Generation II onward

Bite is now aDark-type move and has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch. Due to the change in type it is now a special move in Generations II and III before reverting to a physical move starting in Generation IV.

Bite can be used as the second move of aPokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point ifLeer orScary Face was used in the previous turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Category Physical
PP 20
AgileStrong
Power 60 45 75
Accuracy 100% 100% 100%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target +3 +5 +3
Additional effect
  ? ?
  ? ?
  ? ?
None

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Physical
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 60 72
Cooldown 6s
Move wind-up time 10 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
StadStad2A bite made using sharp fangs. This may cause the opponent to flinch, and it might not attack.
GSCAn attack that may cause flinching.
RSEColoXDBites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
FRLGThe user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.
DPPtHGSSPBRThe foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
BWB2W2The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
SV
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
LAThe user bites the target with viciously sharp fangs to inflict damage.
ZAThe user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 1221818161616162312121212
0008WartortleMonsterWater 1241919161616172712121212
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 1241919161616172712121212
0019RattataFieldField101010101210
0019Rattata
Rattata
Alolan Form

FieldField1012
0020RaticateFieldField101010101210
0020Raticate
Raticate
Alolan Form

FieldField1012
0023EkansFieldDragon171513999912999
0024ArbokFieldDragon171, 151, 131,91, 91, 91, 9121, 919
0029Nidoran♀MonsterField29RGB
30Y
302021212121123030
0030NidorinaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered32RGB
36Y
362223232323123636
0031Nidoqueen
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0041Zubat
FlyingFlying1512161313BW
12B2W2
12XY
11ORAS
1193030118
0042Golbat
FlyingFlying1, 1512161313BW
12B2W2
12XY
1, 11ORAS
1, 111, 83434118
0052MeowthFieldField121111RSE
10FRLG
66661, 316161610
0052Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
FieldField61, 3161610
0052Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
FieldField10
0053PersianFieldField1, 121, 111, 11RSE
1, 10FRLG
1, 61, 61, 61, 61, 316161610
0053Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
FieldField1, 61, 3161610
0058GrowlitheFieldField11111111888
0058Growlithe
Growlithe
Hisuian Form

FieldField98
0059ArcanineFieldField111111111
0059Arcanine
Arcanine
Hisuian Form

FieldField91
0088Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous7247
0089Muk
Muk
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous1, 7241
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster261371313131317121212
0130Gyarados
Water 2Dragon1, 20RGB
20Y
20202020201,Evo.1,Evo.1,Evo.1,Evo.9Evo.Evo.
0133EeveeFieldField37RGB
30Y
30302929BW
17B2W2
17171725252525
0134VaporeonFieldField40RGB
30Y
30302929BW1111
0135JolteonFieldField1111
0136FlareonFieldField40RGB
30Y
30302929BW
17B2W2
17172525251
0138Omanyte
Water 1Water 31313777722
0139Omastar
Water 1Water 31, 131, 131, 71, 71, 71, 722
0142Aerodactyl
FlyingFlying38151511111111
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster16162116
0158TotodileMonsterWater 120201313131313910
0159CroconawMonsterWater 1212113131313131310
0160FeraligatrMonsterWater 1212113131313131310
0169Crobat
FlyingFlying12161313BW
12B2W2
12XY
1, 11ORAS
1, 113434118
0196EspeonFieldField1111
0197UmbreonFieldField1111
0209SnubbullFieldFairy1313777777
0210GranbullFieldFairy1313777777
0211Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form

Water 2Water 281
0228Houndour
FieldField202517161616161616
0229Houndoom
FieldField202717161616161616
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered111111121212
0244EnteiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered111111121212
0245SuicuneNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered111111121212
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster1111119999
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster1111119999
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster1111119999
0258MudkipMonsterWater 11
0259Marshtomp
MonsterWater 11
0260Swampert
MonsterWater 11
0261PoochyenaFieldField13131313XY
10ORAS
101010
0262MightyenaFieldField1, 131, 131, 131, 13XY
1, 10ORAS
1, 101, 101
0294LoudredMonsterField2020201,Evo.1,Evo.1,Evo.
0295ExploudMonsterField202020111
0303Mawile
FieldFairy11111111XY
9ORAS
912121
0309ElectrikeFieldField33282828XY
24ORAS
24202020
0310ManectricFieldField39303030XY
24ORAS
24202020
0318Carvanha
Water 2Water 211111161616
0319Sharpedo
Water 2Water 211111161616
0328TrapinchBugDragon11111888
0329Vibrava
BugDragon1111
0330Flygon
BugDragon111Rem.
0336SeviperFieldDragon101010BW
5B2W2
5XY
4ORAS
4441
0359AbsolFieldField212828BW
20B2W2
20XY
16ORAS
16
0361SnoruntFairyMineral10101010XY
19ORAS
19353511351
0362GlalieFairyMineral1, 101, 101, 101, 10XY
19ORAS
19353511351
0367HuntailWater 1Water 18666XY
1ORAS
11
0371BagonDragonDragon5555XY
10ORAS
105551
0372ShelgonDragonDragon1, 51, 51, 51, 5XY
1, 10ORAS
1, 101111
0373Salamence
DragonDragon1, 51, 51, 51, 5XY
1, 10ORAS
1, 101111
0387TurtwigMonsterGrass21212121211121
0388GrotleMonsterGrass22222222221122
0389Torterra
MonsterGrass22222222221122
0399BidoofWater 1Field10
0400Bibarel
Water 1Field10
0403ShinxFieldField13DP
17PtHGSS
1717171212912
0404LuxioFieldField13DP
18PtHGSS
1818181212912
0405LuxrayFieldField13DP
18PtHGSS
1818181212912
0408CranidosMonsterMonster9
0409RampardosMonsterMonster9
0417PachirisuFieldFairy9
0418BuizelWater 1Field1818
0419FloatzelWater 1Field1818
0434Stunky
FieldField21181818
0435Skuntank
FieldField21181818
0443Gible
MonsterDragon25252525
0444Gabite
MonsterDragon27272725
0445Garchomp
MonsterDragon27272725
0446MunchlaxNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered16162116
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered9
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like9
0449HippopotasFieldField7777441144
0450HippowdonFieldField1, 71, 71, 71, 7111111
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3111112126
0452Drapion
BugWater 3111112126
0455CarnivineGrassGrass7777711
0470LeafeonFieldField1111
0471GlaceonFieldField2929BW
17B2W2
17172525251
0478Froslass
FairyMineral111111
0504PatratFieldField6666
0505WatchogFieldField1, 61, 61, 66
0506LillipupFieldField8888
0507HerdierFieldField1, 81, 81, 81
0508StoutlandFieldField1, 81, 81, 81
0509PurrloinFieldField12
0510LiepardFieldField12
0511PansageFieldField19191919
0512SimisageFieldField19
0513PansearFieldField19191919
0514SimisearFieldField19
0515PanpourFieldField19191919
0516SimipourFieldField19
0550Basculin
Basculin
Red- and
Blue-Striped Forms
Water 2Water 2101071616
0550Basculin
Basculin
White-Striped Form
Water 2Water 21116
0551Sandile
FieldField444151515
0552Krokorok
FieldField1, 41, 41, 4151515
0553Krookodile
FieldField1, 41, 41, 4151515
0554DarumakaFieldField8
0554Darumaka
Darumaka
Galarian Form
FieldField8
0555DarmanitanFieldField1
0555Darmanitan
Darmanitan
Galarian Form
FieldField1
0564Tirtouga
Water 1Water 388815
0565Carracosta
Water 1Water 388815
0610AxewMonsterDragon33
0611FraxureMonsterDragon11
0612HaxorusMonsterDragon11
0621DruddigonDragonMonster9995
0632Durant
BugBug1111120
0633Deino
DragonDragon99988
0634Zweilous
DragonDragon1, 91, 91, 911
0635Hydreigon
DragonDragon1, 91, 91, 911
0641Tornadus
Tornadus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1313715715
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1313715715
0645Landorus
Landorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7
0650ChespinFieldField11111111
0651QuilladinFieldField11111111
0652Chesnaught
FieldField11111111
0676Furfrou
Furfrou
All forms
FieldField222213
0696Tyrunt
MonsterDragon17171616
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon17171616
0700SylveonFieldField111
0712BergmiteMonsterMineral1121152121
0713AvaluggMonsterMineral11212121
0713Avalugg
Avalugg
Hisuian Form

MonsterMineral152121
0714Noibat
FlyingDragon1313202020
0715Noivern
FlyingDragon1313202020
0718Zygarde
Zygarde
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1111
0725LittenFieldField221515
0726TorracatFieldField241515
0727Incineroar
FieldField241515
0734YungoosFieldField1919
0735GumshoosFieldField1919
0736GrubbinBugBug101515
0737Charjabug
BugBug1, 101515
0738Vikavolt
BugBug1, 101515
0744RockruffFieldField72020
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midday Form
FieldField1, 72020
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
FieldField1, 72020
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
FieldField1, 7USUM2020
0747Mareanie
Water 1Water 191010
0748Toxapex
Water 1Water 11, 911
0751Dewpider
Water 1Bug2188
0752Araquanid
Water 1Bug2111
0773Silvally
Silvally
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered151
0779Bruxish
Water 2Water 21212
0799Guzzlord
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0819SkwovetFieldField55
0820GreedentFieldField11
0833ChewtleMonsterWater 177
0834Drednaw
MonsterWater 111
0835YamperFieldField10
0836BoltundFieldField1
0846ArrokudaWater 2Water 21212
0847BarraskewdaWater 2Water 211
0850Sizzlipede
BugBug10
0851Centiskorch
BugBug1
0859Impidimp
FairyHuman-Like44
0860Morgrem
FairyHuman-Like11
0861Grimmsnarl
FairyHuman-Like11
0863PerrserkerFieldField10
0877Morpeko
FieldFairy252518
0882Dracovish
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered28
0883Arctovish
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered28
0885Dreepy
AmorphousDragon11
0886Drakloak
AmorphousDragon11
0887Dragapult
AmorphousDragon11
0888Zacian
Zacian
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0889Zamazenta
Zamazenta
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0893Zarude
Zarude
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4242
0895RegidragoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered66
0902Basculegion
Basculegion
All forms

Water 2Water 21116
0904Overqwil
Water 2Water 281
0905Enamorus
Enamorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7
0906SprigatitoFieldGrass7
0907FloragatoFieldGrass7
0908Meowscarada
FieldGrass7
0909FuecocoFieldField12
0910CrocalorFieldField12
0911Skeledirge
FieldField15
0921PawmiFieldField19
0922Pawmo
FieldField19
0923Pawmot
FieldField19
0926FidoughFieldMineral1111
0927DachsbunFieldMineral1111
0942MaschiffFieldField1414
0943MabosstiffFieldField1414
0944Shroodle
FieldField81
0945Grafaiai
FieldField1
0951CapsakidGrassGrass44
0952Scovillain
GrassGrass44
0967Cyclizar
FieldField2323
0971GreavardFieldField66
0972HoundstoneFieldField66
0985Scream Tail
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
0995Iron Thorns
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered28
0996Frigibax
DragonMineral2424
0997Arctibax
DragonMineral2424
0998Baxcalibur
DragonMineral2424
1005Roaring Moon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
1009Walking Wake
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7
1014Okidogi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
1020Gouging Fire
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0019RattataFieldField
0138Omanyte
Water 1Water 3
0206DunsparceFieldField
0215Sneasel
FieldField
0220Swinub
FieldField
0234StantlerFieldField
0258MudkipMonsterWater 1
0359AbsolFieldField
0417PachirisuFieldFairy
0431GlameowFieldField
0447RioluFieldHuman-Like
0543Venipede
BugBug
0566Archen
FlyingWater 3
0924TandemausFieldFairy
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation III

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0133Eevee
EeveeLv. 10
FieldFieldMichael'sinitial PokémonXD
0197UmbreonFieldFieldWes'sinitial PokémonColo
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0131Lapras
MonsterWater 1New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Bite inflicts damage and may cause the target toflinch. This move is affected by theMuzzled status condition in theRescue Team,Explorers, andAdventure Squad series.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB7-19-90%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTDS7-19-90%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL7-19-90%-FrontEnemyNo
MDGtI899185095%98%FrontEnemyNo
SMD899184095%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★
Power: 36
Accuracy: 100%
Effect: Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
Users:Krokorok
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by> facing to the right, to act as their origin point.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move, if the move changes their positioning at all.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.

Pokémon GO

 Bite
Fast Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power6
Energy boost4
Duration0.5 seconds
Damage window0.3 - 0.5 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power4
Energy boost2
Turns1
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
WartortleBlastoiseRaticate (Alolan Form)RaticateArbokNidoran♀NidorinaNidoqueenZubatGolbatMeowthMeowth (Alolan Form)GrowlitheGrowlithe (Hisuian Form)Grimer (Alolan Form)Muk (Alolan Form)GyaradosAerodactylFeraligatrCrobatDunsparceSnubbullGranbullLarvitarPupitarTyranitarMightyenaLoudredExploudMawileCarvanhaSharpedoHuntailBagonSalamenceGrotleTorterraLuxioStunkySkuntankHippopotasHippowdonDrapionCarnivinePatratWatchogSimisageSimisearSimipourSandileKrokorokTirtougaDruddigonZweilousHydreigonTornadus (Incarnate Forme)Thundurus (Therian Forme)FurfrouBergmiteAvaluggAvalugg (Hisuian Form)NoibatNoivernZygardeTorracatYungoosGumshoosMareanieToxapexBruxishSkwovetGreedentImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarlMorpekoMorpekoZarudeRegidragoFuecocoCrocalorSkeledirgeFidoughDachsbunGreavardHoundstone
ByElite Fast TM
Arcanine
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
Shedinja
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 6 → 10
    • Energy boost: 7 → 6
    • Duration: 0.5 → 1 seconds
  • February 21, 2017
    • Power: 10 → 6
    • Energy boost: 6 → 4
    • Duration: 1 → 0.5 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Bite
★★★
Attack power31.49594
Charge time0.54 seconds
Range typeArc (melee)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay flinch the foe

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
BitePhysical24250100%An opponentHas a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. Karen & Houndoom(beforeMega Evolving only)
Nanu & Alolan Persian
Giovanni (Classic) & Persian
Archer & Houndoom
Selene & Umbreon
Arven & Mabosstiff
Iris & Druddigon
Scottie/Bettie &Alolan Meowth/Alolan PersianEgg(Tech role only)
Scottie/Bettie &UmbreonEgg
Scottie/Bettie &SprigatitoEgg(Tech role only)
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a moderate chance of making the target flinch.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target. It may also cause the target to cringe, making it incapable of action.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Cringe status, making its actions fail.
BSLてきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで ひるみじょうたいにして わざや こうげきを だせなくする
Conq.The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
MDGtIIt damages an enemy. It could also cause the Cringe status condition, which makes the enemy unable to attack or use moves.
SMD
MDRTDX
It damages an enemy. It could also make the enemy flinch.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Grotle

Absol

Rockruff

Carvanha
The opponent is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
EkansEkans bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
Jessie's EkansClefairy and the Moon StoneDebut
MeowthMeowth bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Meowth of Team RocketThe Path to the Pokémon LeagueNone
Duplica's Ditto in the form of MeowthDitto's Mysterious MansionUsed viaTransform
ArbokArbok bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Jessie's ArbokThe Ninja Poké-ShowdownNone
GrowlitheGrowlithe bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Officer Jenny's GrowlitheThe Case of the K-9 Caper!None
SnubbullSnubbull bites down on the opponent with its mouth and doesn't let go.
Madame Muchmoney's SnubbullSnubbull SnobberyNone
HoundourHoundour bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
A wild HoundourHour of the HoundourNone
Cassidy's HoundourShowdown at the Oak CorralNone
TotodileTotodile runs up to the opponent and bites down on it with its powerful jaws.
Ash's TotodileThe Totodile DuelNone
Khoury's TotodileBagged Then Tagged!None
GranbullGranbull bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
Lisa's GranbullSpell of the Unown: EnteiNone
Madame Muchmoney's GranbullThe Trouble with SnubbullNone
Cassidy's GranbullSleight of Sand!None
CroconawCroconaw bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
Dundee's CroconawCelebi: The Voice of the ForestNone
Bryan's CroconawThe Champ Twins!None
GyaradosGyarados bites down on the opponent with its jaws.
Clair's GyaradosBetter Eight Than NeverNone
Crasher Wake's GyaradosA Crasher Course in Power!None
LarvitarLarvitar bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Ash's LarvitarYou're a Star, Larvitar!None
Chris's LarvitarThe Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!None
BlastoiseBlastoise bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
Gary's BlastoiseCan't Beat the Heat!None
HoundoomHoundoom bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
Harrison's HoundoomPlaying with Fire!None
PoochyenaPoochyena bites down on the opponent with its jaws.
Katrina's PoochyenaA Bite to RememberNone
Gym Badge thief's PoochyenaThe Blue Badge of CourageNone
SharpedoSharpedo bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
A wild SharpedoSharpedo Attack!None
MightyenaMightyena bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
Butch's MightyenaOaknapped!None
ElectrikeElectrike bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Wattson's ElectrikeWatt's With WattsonNone
SeviperSeviper bites down on the opponent with its jaws.
Jessie's SeviperZigZag Zangoose!None
Lucy's SeviperQueen of the Serpentine!None
Schwarz's SeviperSaving Braviary!None
ManectricManectric bites down on the opponent with its powerful jaws.
Wattson's ManectricManectric ChargeNone
HuntailHuntail bites down on the opponent using its jaws.
Keith's HuntailThe Evolutionary WarNone
MawileMawile bites the opponent using the huge steel jaws on its head.
Samantha's MawileOnce in a MawileNone
CarnivineCarnivine bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
James's CarnivineDawn of a New Era!None
TurtwigTurtwig bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Ash's TurtwigGettin' Twiggy With It!None
Gardenia's TurtwigThe Grass-Type is Always Greener!None
HippopotasHippopotas bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
Hippopotas (recurring)Mass Mip-Po-Sis!None
GirafarigGirafarig runs up to the opponent and turns around. Then, the mouth on the end of its tail bites down on the opponent.
Roman's GirafarigA Full Course Tag Battle!Girafarigcannot legally learn Bite
Nidoran♀Nidoran♀ bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
Multiple wild Nidoran♀Leading a Stray!None
Nidoran♂Nidoran♂ bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
Multiple wild Nidoran♂Leading a Stray!Nidoran♂cannot legally learn Bite
GrotleGrotle bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Ash's GrotleThe Lonely Snover!None
SandileSandile bites down on the opponent using its powerful jaws.
Sunglasses SandileA Sandile Gusher of Change!None
Multiple wild SandileA Sandile Gusher of Change!None
PansagePansage bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Cilan's PansageTriple Leaders, Team Threats!None
BasculinBasculin bites down on the opponent using its powerful jaws.
Cilan's BasculinA Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!None
KrokorokKrokorok's teeth glow white and it bites down on the opponent. As Krokorok moves while its teeth glow white, they leave behind white streaks of energy.
Clay's KrokorokBattling the King of the Mines!None
NoivernNoivern bites down on the opponent using its powerful jaws.
Alexa's NoivernCelebrating the Hero's Comet!None
The Ultra Guardians' NoivernFull Moon and Many Arms!None
FurfrouFurfrou's teeth glow white and it bites the opponent.
Princess Allie's FurfrouAwakening the Sleeping Giant!None
AbsolAbsol's teeth glow white and it bites the opponent.
Magnus's AbsolThe Bonds of Evolution!None
NoibatNoibat bites down on the opponent using its powerful jaws.
A wild NoibatCalling from Beyond the Aura!None
YungoosYungoos bites down on the opponent using its powerful jaws, or Yungoos opens its mouth and creates a white aura shaped like a set of teeth, which bites down on the opponent.
Zipp's three YungoosAlola to New Adventure!None
RockruffRockruff bites down on the opponent using its powerful jaws, or Rockruff opens its mouth and creates a white aura shaped like a set of teeth, which bites down on the opponent.
Ash's RockruffRocking Clawmark Hill!None
ZubatZubat bites down on the opponent.
Rapp's ZubatAlolan Open House!None
LycanrocDusk Form Lycanroc opens its mouth and creates a white aura shaped like a set of teeth, which bites down on the opponent.
Ash's LycanrocA Masked Warning!None
ZweilousZweilous bites down on the opponent with its mouths.
Ryuki's ZweilousAiming for the Top Floor!None
ChewtleChewtle bites down on the opponent with its mouth.
Team Rocket's ChewtleKicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!None
CarvanhaCarvanha's teeth turn yellow and then the yellow energy on its teeth comes off into two separate parts and bites down onto the opponent.
Team Rocket's CarvanhaThe Cuteness Quotient!None
BruxishBruxish's teeth turn yellow and then the yellow energy on its teeth comes off into two separate parts and bites down onto the opponent.
Goh's BruxishAll Out, All of the Time!None

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer


Stoutland

Seviper

Arcanine
The user bites down on the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
StoutlandStoutland lunges towards the opponent and bites down on them.
Cheren's StoutlandPokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated TrailerNone
SeviperSeviper lunges towards the opponent and bites down on them.
A Team Plasma Grunt's SeviperPokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated TrailerNone
ArcanineArcanine bites down on the opponent.
Nate's ArcaninePokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated TrailerNone

Pokémon Origins


Squirtle


The foe is struck with a vicious bite.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
SquirtleSquirtle bites down on the opponent using its mouth.
Blue's SquirtleFile 1: RedDebut

In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!


Wartortle


The user bites the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
WartortleWartortle uses its teeth to bite the opponent.
Kenta's WartortleCross-Cultural Battle "The Golden-Haired Lady"Debut
Unknown TCG Player's WartortleBrothers Face Off "Familiar Rivals"None

How I Became a Pokémon Card


Nidoran♀


The user bites down the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
Nidoran♀Nidoran♀ bites down the opponent.
Unknown Trainer's Nidoran♀PW34Debut

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~


Krokorok


The user bites down the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
KrokorokKrokorok bites down the opponent.
Masanori's KrokorokThe Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and MasanoriDebut

Pokémon Adventures


Croconaw

Gyarados

Crocalor

Quilladin
The user bites the target with viciously sharp fangs to inflict damage.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
GyaradosGyarados bites down on the opponent.
Red's GyaraCan You Diglett?Debut
Revealed to know inGyarados Splashes In! by Red's Pokédex
ArbokArbok glides its sharp fangs along the opponent's body to slice it in half.
Agatha's ArbokWeezing Winks OutNone
TotodileTotodile bites down on the opponent.
Silver's TotodileTotodile RockNone
HoundourHoundour bites down on the opponent.
The Masked Man's HoundourYou Ain't Nothin' But a HoundourNone
CroconawCroconaw bites down on the opponent.
Silver's CroconawTyranitar WarNone
ArcanineArcanine bites down on the opponent.
Crystal's ArchyAbsolutely AzumarillNone
SnubbullSnubbull bites down on the opponent.
Green's SnubbullThe Last Battle VIINone
PoochyenaPoochyena bites down on the opponent.
Ruby's NanaMaking Mirth with MightyenaNone
MawileMawile turns around and uses the jaws on the back of its head to bite the opponent.
Multiple wild MawileGuile from MawileNone
EeveeEevee bites down on the opponent with its sharp teeth.
Karen's EeveeThe EscapeNone
DeinoDeino bites down on the opponent.
Leo's DeinoThe Tournament ContinuesNone
QuilladinQuilladin bites down on the opponent.
X's MarissoGyarados ChangesNone
GyaradosMega Gyarados bites down on the opponent.
Lysandre's GyaradosPyroar BreathesNone
SprigatitoSprigatito bites down on the opponent.
Scarlet's SprigatitoSkillful! The Mysterious Treasure Hunter!!None
FuecocoFuecoco bites down on the opponent.
Violet's FuecocoAcquisition! New Ability: Dash!!None
FloragatoFloragato bites down on the opponent.
Scarlet's FloragatoPASV13None
CrocalorCrocalor bites down on the opponent.
Violet's CrocalorPASV16None
SkuntankSkuntank bites down on the opponent.
Atticus's SkuntankScarlet & Violet chapterNone

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Shinx

Drapion
The user bites the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ZubatZubat bites down on the opponent with its fangs.
B-2's ZubatHareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!Debut
ShinxShinx bites down on the opponent with its sharp teeth.
Hareta's ShinxSerious Training On Iron Island!!None
DrapionDrapion bites down on the opponent with its sharp teeth.
B-2's DrapionSerious Training On Iron Island!!None
GyaradosGyarados bites down on the opponent with its teeth.
Cyrus's GyaradosThe Battle Rages OnNone

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!


Absol


The user bites down the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
AbsolAbsol bites down the opponent.
Ryū's AbsolABM12Debut

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder


Sandile


The user bites down the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SandileSandile bites down the opponent.
Togari's SandileJustice Trainer Shin Appears!Debut

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Totodile

Croconaw
The user bites down the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
TotodileTotodile opens its jaw and bites the opponent.
Gold's TotodileLet's Go! The Journey Towards The ChampionshipDebut
CroconawCroconaw bites down the opponent.
Gold's CroconawFarewell To Pikachu?!None

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure


Totodile


The user bites down on the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
TotodileTotodile opens its mouth and bites the opponent using its fangs.
Jō's TotodileAim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!!Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Snubbull

Houndour

Feraligatr
The user bites down on the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SnubbullSnubbull bites the opponent.
Unknown Trainer's SnubbullA Finger Lickin' BattleDebut
HoundourHoundour bites the opponent.
Giovanni's HoundourShowdown at the Radio Tower!!None
FeraligatrFeraligatr bites down on the opponent.
The Underground store owners's FeraligatrDon't Accuse Me!!None

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanMossegada
ChineseCantonese咬住Ngáauhjyuh*
咬咬Ngáauhngáauh*[specify]
咬咬功Ngáauhngáauhgūng*[specify]
Mandarin咬住Yǎozhù*
咬咬Yǎoyǎo*[specify]
咬咬功Yǎoyǎogōng*[specify]
CzechKousnutí
DanishBide
DutchBeet
FinnishPuraisu
Purenta
FrenchMorsure
GermanBiss
GreekΔάγκωμαDágkoma
HindiबाइटBite*
काटने का हमलाKatne Ka Hamla
IndonesianMenggigit*
Gigit
ItalianMorso
Korean물기Mulgi
PolishGryzienie
PortugueseBrazilMordida (games, animated series, TCG, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Morder (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
PortugalMorder (Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl,Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon–present)
Dentada (untilPokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl)
RomanianMușcătura
RussianУкусUkus
SerbianUgriz
SpanishLatin AmericaMordida (games,EP082,EP228,EP256AG040,AG081–present)
Bocado (EP104EP175,EP254,AG048AG067)
SpainMordisco
SwedishBit
ThaiกัดติดKat Tit
TurkishIsırma*
Isırık
VietnameseCắn
Variations of the moveBite
BiteHeart Stamp
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