Bug Buzz (move)

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むしのさざめきInsect Noise
Type Bug
Category Special
PP 10(max. 16)
Power 90
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation IV
Condition Cute
Appeal 0 
Jam 0 
Condition Cute
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Judge's Voltage goes up.
Condition Beautiful
Appeal 1
Jamming 4♥♥♥♥
Badly startles the last Pokémon to act before the user.

Bug Buzz (Japanese:むしのさざめきInsect Noise) is a damage-dealingBug-typemove introduced inGeneration IV.

It is:

Effect

Bug Buzz does damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target'sSpecial Defense by one stage.

Bug Buzz is asound-based move.

Generation IV-V

If used on a Pokémon behind asubstitute, it hits that Pokémon's substitute.

Generation VI onwards

Bug Buzz can now hit Pokémon even if they are behind a substitute.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Bug Buzz's base power has been lowered to 80. It has a 20% chance of lowering the target's defensive stats for three turns.

Category Special
PP 10
AgileStrong
Power 80 60 100
Accuracy 100% 100% 100%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Chance 20% 20% 40%
Turns 3 2 4
  ? ?
May lower the target's defensive stats

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Special
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 90 108
Cooldown 8s
Move wind-up time 20 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
Chance 10%
Duration 15s 18s
 —
May lower the target's Special Defense.

Description

GamesDescription
DPPtHGSSPBRThe user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
BWB2W2The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
XYORASThe user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
LAThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.
SVThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
ZAThe user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0012Butterfree
BugBug40424231313232
0015Beedrill
BugBug27
0048Venonat
BugBug25
0049Venomoth
BugBug59591, 591, 59461, 5925
0123Scyther
BugBug34
0165Ledyba
BugBug4141413333
0166Ledian
BugBug5353533838
0167Spinarak
BugBug35
0168Ariados
BugBug35
0193Yanma
BugBug57575757574357
0212Scizor
BugBug34
0214Heracross
BugBug30
0267Beautifly
BugBug414141XY
35ORAS
353543
0269Dustox
BugBug414141XY
35ORAS
353543
0284Masquerain
Water 1Bug61611, 61XY
1, 42ORAS
1, 421, 4244
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like414141XY
40ORAS
404036
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like414141XY
40ORAS
404040
0329Vibrava
BugDragon29ORAS29282828
0330Flygon
BugDragon282828
0402KricketuneBugBug34DP
46PtHGSS
464646464746
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug505043
0414Mothim
BugBug474747505043
0415Combee
BugBug29B2W22929
0416Vespiquen
BugBug43
0469Yanmega
BugBug54DP
57PtHGSS
571, 571, 571, 57431
0540Sewaddle
BugBug36363636
0541Swadloon
BugBug36
0588KarrablastBugBug28282844
0589Escavalier
BugBug28282844
0595Joltik
BugBug4848484848
0596Galvantula
BugBug6060605656
0616ShelmetBugBug44444444
0617AccelgorBugBug44444444
0636Larvesta
BugBug7070704242
0637Volcarona
BugBug701, 701, 704242
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5555555656
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug35353535
0738Vikavolt
BugBug313636
0742Cutiefly
BugFairy264848
0743Ribombee
BugFairy285656
0795Pheromosa
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5360
0826Orbeetle
BugBug28
0873Frosmoth
BugBug3232
0900Kleavor
BugBug34
0954Rabsca
BugBug45
0994Iron Moth
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered84
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.


ByTM/TR

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
VIIIIX
0012Butterfree
BugBug
0048Venonat
BugBug
0049Venomoth
BugBug
0123Scyther
BugBug
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0165Ledyba
BugBug
0166Ledian
BugBug
0167Spinarak
BugBug
0168Ariados
BugBug
0193Yanma
BugBug
0204PinecoBugBug
0205Forretress
BugBug
0212Scizor
BugBug
0214Heracross
BugBug
0267Beautifly
BugBug
0269Dustox
BugBug
0283Surskit
Water 1Bug
0284Masquerain
Water 1Bug
0290Nincada
BugBug
0291Ninjask
BugBug
0292Shedinja
MineralMineral
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like
0329Vibrava
BugDragon
0330Flygon
BugDragon
0402KricketuneBugBug
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug
0414Mothim
BugBug
0415Combee
BugBug
0416Vespiquen
BugBug
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3
0452Drapion
BugWater 3
0469Yanmega
BugBug
0493Arceus
Arceus
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0540Sewaddle
BugBug
0541Swadloon
BugBug
0542Leavanny
BugBug
0588KarrablastBugBug
0589Escavalier
BugBug
0595Joltik
BugBug
0596Galvantula
BugBug
0616ShelmetBugBug
0617AccelgorBugBug
0636Larvesta
BugBug
0637Volcarona
BugBug
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug
0738Vikavolt
BugBug
0742Cutiefly
BugFairy
0743Ribombee
BugFairy
0751Dewpider
Water 1Bug
0752Araquanid
Water 1Bug
0767Wimpod
BugWater 3
0768Golisopod
BugWater 3
0795Pheromosa
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0825Dottler
BugBug
0826Orbeetle
BugBug
0850Sizzlipede
BugBug
0851Centiskorch
BugBug
0872Snom
BugBug
0873Frosmoth
BugBug
0900Kleavor
BugBug
0917TarountulaBugBug
0918SpidopsBugBug
0919NymbleBugBug
0920Lokix
BugBug
0953RellorBugBug
0954Rabsca
BugBug
0988Slither Wing
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0994Iron Moth
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1024TerapagosNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
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
IVVVIVII
0123Scyther
BugBug
0165Ledyba
BugBug
0290Nincada
BugBug
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like
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

Bug Buzz deals damage to all adjacent enemies, and may lower their Sp. Defense by one stage. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked bySoundproof.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDTDS16-10-77.44%-1 tile around userEnemyYes
BSL16-10-77.44%-1 tile around userEnemyYes
MDGtI2099145095%98%1 tile around userEnemyYes
SMD2050143095%98%1 tile around userEnemyYes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

 Bug Buzz
Charged Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power100
Energy cost50
Duration3.7 seconds
Damage window2 - 3.1 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power100
Energy cost60
Secondary effect 1 Opponent Defense
Effect chance30%
Max Battles
PowerLevel 1: 250
Level 2: 300
Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
ButterfreeVenomothLedianBeautiflyDustoxNincadaNinjaskVolbeatIllumiseVibravaKricketuneWormadam (Plant Cloak)Wormadam (Sandy Cloak)Wormadam (Trash Cloak)MothimCombeeVespiquenYanmegaSwadloonJoltikGalvantulaShelmetAccelgorLarvestaVolcaronaVivillonCutieflyRibombeeAraquanidWimpodPheromosaSizzlipedeCentiskorchNymbleLokix
ByElite Charged TM
Scyther
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 50 → 75
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 75 → 90
    • Duration: 4.25 → 3.7 seconds
    • Damage window: 2.6 - 4.1 → 2 - 3.1 seconds
  • November 29, 2021
      • Power: 90 → 100
Trainer Battles
  • September 14, 2020
    • Secondary effect added
  • November 29, 2021
      • Power: 90 → 100

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Bug Buzz
★★★★
Attack power87.7804
Charge time1.18 seconds
Range typeCircular (self)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectDefense ↓

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Bug BuzzSpecial399118100%An opponentHas a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank. Burgh & Leavanny
Lusamine & Pheromosa
Jasmine (Academy) & Forretress
Scottie/Bettie &ButterfreeEgg(Strike role only)
Scottie/Bettie &ScytherEgg(Strike role only)
Users ofMetronome(small chance)
Buddy move
Swarming Flames Bug BuzzSpecial12120144100%All opponentsActivation Condition: When the user's Trainer uses any moves one time.

Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated.

Lowers the target's Sp. Def by three stat ranks. The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank.

Benga & Volcarona
Sync moves
NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Voyager's Bug BuzzSpecialDefault
6★ EX
250300An opponent
All opponents
No additional effect. Alder & Volcarona
Aim For Victory Bug BuzzSpecialDefault200240An opponentThe more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the greater the power of this attack.Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect
6★ EX300360
6★ EX with EX roleAll opponents
Unmatched Talent Bug BuzzSpecialDefault300360An opponentNo additional effect.Arc Suit Alder & Volcarona
6★ EXLowers all opposing sync pairs' Type Rebuff for the following Type by one rank the first time the user's sync move is used each battle:
• Bug
6★ EX with EX roleThe first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.

Notes:

  • Bug Buzz:
    • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def.
  • Voyager's Bug Buzz:
    • Description of 6★ EX effect prior to Version 2.18.5 (from March 15, 2022):Sync move targets all opponents.

Description

GamesDescription
MDTDSInflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also reduce their Special Defense by 1 level.
BSLまわりの 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 とくぼうを 1だんかいさげる
MDGtIIt damages nearby enemies. It could also lower their Special Defense.
SMD
MDRTDX
It damages nearby enemies. It could also lower their Sp. Def.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Kricketune

Affecting the opponent

Larvesta

Karrablast
The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
KricketuneKricketune's wings glow red and points its antennae in the air. Its antennae then vibrate and red sound waves come out of them, creating a siren-like sound which hurts the opponent. The sound waves then come together and Kricketune can fire it as a red beam at the opponent using its arms.
Nando's KricketuneComing Full-Festival Circle!Debut
LarvestaLarvesta calls out loudly, which releases red sound waves from its body at the opponent. When the sound waves reach the opponent, it hurts its head.
Luke's LarvestaThe Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!None
KarrablastKarrablast opens its mouth and lets out a loud buzz with red waves.
Nursery's KarrablastUnrest at the Nursery!None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Yanmega


The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
YanmegaYanmega rapidly flaps the wings on its tail and stabs the opponent with its tail.
Mars's YanmegaThe Final Dimensional Duel VIIDebut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Bug Buzz is the onlyBug-typesound-based move.
  • Despite the descriptions of this move stating that the usage of wings is required, Pokémon that lack wings can still learn this attack.
    • However, inGeneration IV, when this move was first introduced, all Pokémon that could learn this move did have wings.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese蟲鳴Chùhngmìhng
Mandarin蟲鳴 / 虫鸣Chóngmíng
DutchInsectzoem
FrenchBourdon
GermanKäfergebrumm
GreekΒόμβοςVómvos
Hindiबग बज़Bug Buzz
IndonesianDengungan Serangga
ItalianRonzio
Korean벌레의야단법석Beolle-uiyadanbeopseok
PolishBrzęczenie
PortugueseBrazilZumbido de Inseto
PortugalZumbido
RussianЖужжание НасекомыхZhuzhzhaniye Nasekomykh
SpanishZumbido
ThaiเสียงฮัมของแมลงSiangham Khong Malaeng
TurkishBöcek Vızıltısı
VietnameseCôn Trùng Huyên Náo

Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

Voyager's Bug Buzz

LanguageTitle
Japanese絆を伝える むしのさざめきKizuna o Tsutaeru Mushi no Sazameki
Mandarin Chinese傳遞牽絆之 蟲鳴Chuándì Qiānbàn zhī Chóngmíng
FrenchCe lien qui nous unit ! Bourdon !
GermanKäfergebrumm der Verbundenheit
ItalianRonzio del Campione vagabondo
Korean유대를 전하는 벌레의야단법석Yudaereul Jeonhaneun Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok
SpanishZumbido del Entendimiento Mutuo

Aim for Victory Bug Buzz

LanguageTitle
Japanese勝利へ向かって撃つ むしのさざめきShōri e Mukatteutsu Mushi no Sazameki
Mandarin Chinese朝勝利的所在擊出之 蟲鳴Cháo Shènglì de Suǒzài Jíchū zhī Chóngmíng
FrenchVisons la victoire ! Bourdon !
GermanKäfergebrumm des Triumphes
ItalianRonzio che mira alla vittoria
Korean승리를 향해 쏘는 벌레의야단법석Seungni-reul Hyanghae Ssoneun Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok
SpanishZumbido Rumbo a la Victoria


Variations of the movePsychic
PsychicBug BuzzEarth PowerEnergy Ball
Generation VIIITMs
SwSh
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IXTMs
SV
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114
115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
Added inSV2.0.1
172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186
187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added inSV3.0.0
202203204205206207208209210211212213214215
216217218219220221222223224225226227228229
ZA
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107
Added inZA2.0.0
108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126
127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145
146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160
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