Struggle Bug (move)

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むしのていこうInsect Opposition
Type Bug
Category Special
PP 20(max. 32)
Power 50
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Many Others: Affects all adjacent opponents, but not allies
Availability
Introduced Generation V
Condition Cute
Appeal 0 
Jam 0 
Condition Cute
Appeal 0 
Condition Cute
Appeal 2♥♥
Jamming 0 
Works great if the user goes last this turn.

Struggle Bug (Japanese:むしのていこうInsect Opposition) is a damage-dealingBug-typemove introduced inGeneration V. It wasTM76 inGenerationsV andVI and isTM015 inPokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Effect

Generation V

Struggle Bug inflicts damage to all adjacent opponents and lowers the targets'Special Attack by one stage.

Generation VI onwards

Struggle Bug's power changed from 30 to 50.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Struggle Bug's power has been changed to 40. It also lowers the target's offensive stats for three turns.

Category Special
PP 20
AgileStrong
Power 40 30 50
Accuracy 100% 100% 100%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Turns 3 2 4
  ? ?
  ? ?
Lowers the target's offensive stats

Description

GamesDescription
BWWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
B2W2Resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE		While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
SwShBDSPWhile resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.
LAThe user struggles against the target, dealing damage. This also lowers the target's offensive stats.
SVThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
VVIVIIVIIIIX
0048Venonat
BugBug−−−−1−
0049Venomoth
BugBug−−−−1−
0165Ledyba
BugBug−−−22
0166Ledian
BugBug−−−24
0213Shuckle
BugBug1BW
12B2W2		12121010
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like−15ORAS151515
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like−15ORAS151515
0401KricketotBugBug6666−6
0402KricketuneBugBug−−−1−−
0412Burmy
Burmy
All forms
BugBug−−−−1
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug−−−−1
0414Mothim
BugBug−−−381
0415Combee
BugBug−−−1161
0416Vespiquen
BugBug−−−1161
0540Sewaddle
BugBug22222222
0541Swadloon
BugBug−−−22
0542Leavanny
BugBug22222222
0616ShelmetBugBug16161616
0617AccelgorBugBug16161616
0636Larvesta
BugBug−−−1212
0637Volcarona
BugBug−−−11
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug1211
0742Cutiefly
BugFairy102424
0743Ribombee
BugFairy1, 102424
0767Wimpod
BugWater 311
0768Golisopod
BugWater 311
0824BlipbugBugBug1
0825Dottler
BugBug1
0826Orbeetle
BugBug1
0872Snom
BugBug11
0873Frosmoth
BugBug11
0917TarountulaBugBug5
0918SpidopsBugBug5
0919NymbleBugBug4
0920Lokix
BugBug4
0953RellorBugBug7
0954Rabsca
BugBug7
0994Iron Moth
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7
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

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
VVIIX
TM76
0012Butterfree
BugBug✔✔
0015Beedrill
BugBug✔✔
0046Paras
BugGrass✔✔
0047Parasect
BugGrass✔✔
0048Venonat
BugBug✔✔✔
0049Venomoth
BugBug✔✔✔
0123Scyther
BugBug✔✔✔
0127PinsirBugBug✔✔
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔✔
0165Ledyba
BugBug✔✔
0166Ledian
BugBug✔✔
0167Spinarak
BugBug✔✔✔
0168Ariados
BugBug✔✔✔
0193Yanma
BugBug−−✔
0204PinecoBugBug✔✔✔
0205Forretress
BugBug✔✔✔
0207Gligar
BugBug✔✔✔
0212Scizor
BugBug✔✔✔
0213Shuckle
BugBug✔✔
0214Heracross
BugBug✔✔✔
0267Beautifly
BugBug✔✔
0269Dustox
BugBug✔✔
0283Surskit
Water 1Bug✔✔✔
0284Masquerain
Water 1Bug✔✔✔
0290Nincada
BugBug✔✔
0291Ninjask
BugBug✔✔
0292Shedinja
MineralMineral✔✔
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like✔✔✔
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like✔✔✔
0328TrapinchBugBug✔✔✔
0329Vibrava
BugBug✔✔✔
0330Flygon
BugBug✔✔✔
0347Anorith
Water 3Water 3✔✔
0348Armaldo
Water 3Water 3✔✔
0398Staraptor
FlyingFlying−−✔
0401KricketotBugBug−✔✔
0402KricketuneBugBug✔✔✔
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug✔✔
0414Mothim
BugBug✔✔
0415Combee
BugBug−−✔
0416Vespiquen
BugBug✔✔✔
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3✔✔
0452Drapion
BugWater 3✔✔
0469Yanmega
BugBug✔✔✔
0472Gliscor
BugBug✔✔✔
0540Sewaddle
BugBug✔✔✔
0541Swadloon
BugBug✔✔✔
0542Leavanny
BugBug✔✔✔
0543Venipede
BugBug✔✔
0544Whirlipede
BugBug✔✔
0545Scolipede
BugBug✔✔
0557Dwebble
BugMineral✔✔
0558Crustle
BugMineral✔✔
0588KarrablastBugBug✔✔
0589Escavalier
BugBug✔✔
0595Joltik
BugBug✔✔✔
0596Galvantula
BugBug✔✔✔
0616ShelmetBugBug✔✔
0617AccelgorBugBug✔✔
0632Durant
BugBug✔✔
0636Larvesta
BugBug✔✔✔
0637Volcarona
BugBug✔✔✔
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0664ScatterbugBugBug−✔
0665SpewpaBugBug−✔
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug✔✔
0736GrubbinBugBug✔
0737Charjabug
BugBug✔
0738Vikavolt
BugBug✔
0742Cutiefly
BugFairy✔
0743Ribombee
BugFairy✔
0872Snom
BugBug✔
0873Frosmoth
BugBug✔
0900Kleavor
BugBug✔
0917TarountulaBugBug✔
0918SpidopsBugBug✔
0919NymbleBugBug✔
0920Lokix
BugBug✔
0953RellorBugBug✔
0954Rabsca
BugBug✔
0994Iron Moth
No 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
VIIIIX
0595Joltik
BugBug✔✔
0632Durant
BugBug✔
0850Sizzlipede
BugBug✔
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

Struggle Bug deals damage to nearby enemies and lowers their Sp. Atk by one stage.

GameBase
Power		Max
Power		Base
PP		Max
PP		Base
Accuracy		Max
Accuracy		RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDGtI399175075%98%1 tile around userEnemyYes
SMD350174075%98%1 tile around userEnemyYes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Struggle Bug is a Fast Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.

 Struggle Bug
Fast Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power15
Energy boost15
Duration1.5 seconds
Damage window1.2 - 1.5 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power9
Energy boost8
Turns3
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
ButterfreeParasectMewLedianForretressShuckleHeracrossBeautiflyDustoxVolbeatIllumiseTrapinchAnorithArmaldoKricketotKricketuneSewaddleSwadloonVivillonCutieflyRibombeeWimpodNymble
ByElite Fast TM
Shedinja
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 21, 2017
    • Power: 6 → 15
    • Energy boost: 12 → 15

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)		BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Struggle BugSpecial2—3036100%All opponents—Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by one stat rank. Viola & Surskit/Masquerain
Alder & Volcarona
Dawn & Wormadam
Noland & Ninjask
Viola (Holiday 2023) & Vivillon
Guzma & Ariados
Bugsy (Holiday 2024) & Kricketune
Benga & Volcarona
Carmine & Swadloon
Scottie/Bettie &ButterfreeEgg(Support role only)
Scottie/Bettie &ScytherEgg(Tech role only)
Sync move
NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Insectible Struggle BugSpecialDefault
6★ EX		250300An opponent
All opponents		—No additional effect. Burgh & Leavanny

Notes:

  • Struggle Bug:
    • Stat decreases caused by this move apply to each target hit.
    • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Lowers the target's Sp. Atk.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Struggle Bug
★★★
Attack power45.49413
Charge time0.78 seconds
Range typeCircular (self)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay lower the foe's Attack

Description

GamesDescription
MDGtIIt damages nearby enemies. It also lowers their Special Attack.
SMD
MDRTDX		It damages nearby enemies. It also lowers their Sp. Atk.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Accelgor

Lokix
The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers the power of their attacks.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
AccelgorAccelgor's body briefly becomes surrounded in a red aura. The aura then fades away until the opponent's attack comes towards it. Accelgor then crouches its body together and a brighter red aura appears around it. Accelgor then opens its arms and a huge dome of red energy bursts out of its body, blocking the opponent's attack.
Charles's AccelgorThe Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!Debut
LokixLokix releases multiple streaks of light green energy from its body at the opponent. When the streaks of energy hit the opponent, they glow blue, lowering the power of the opponent's attacks.
Katy's LokixLiko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's EndNone

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Nymble


The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
NymbleNymble tackles the opponent; or, Nymble releases a shockwave of energy from its body at the opponent.
Violet's NymbleBattle! Team Star, the Delinquents!!Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Despite not being based on anarthopod,Staraptor (andMew, who can learn allTM moves) can learn this move.
  • This move's English name may be a pun on the expression "struggle bus", which is slang for a difficult or frustrating situation.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese蟲之抵抗Chùhng jī Dáikong*
Mandarin蟲之抵抗 / 虫之抵抗Chóng zhī Dǐkàng*
蟲的抵抗Chóng de Dǐkàng*
DutchStrijdinsect
FrenchSurvinsecte
GermanKäfertrutz
Hindiस्ट्रगल बगStruggle Bug
IndonesianPerlawanan Serangga
ItalianEntomoblocco
Korean벌레의저항Beolle-uijeohang
PolishWaleczny Insekt
PortugueseBrazilIra de Inseto (Pokémon Horizons: The Series–present,GO, TCG)
Ira Insecta (Pokémon the Series: Black & White, manga)
PortugalAlma Inseto
RussianСтойкость НасекомогоStoykost' Nasekomogo
SpanishLatin AmericaLucha Insecto
SpainEstoicismo
Thaiการต่อต้านของแมลงKantotan Khong Malaeng
TurkishMücadele Böceği
VietnameseCôn Trùng Phản Kháng


Variations of the moveFlame Charge
Flame Charge •Pounce •Trailblaze
Struggle Bug •Chilling Water
Generation VTMs
01 •02 •03 •04 •05 •06 •07 •08 •09 •10 •11 •12 •13 •14 •15 •16 •17 •18 •19
20 •21 •22 •23 •24 •25 •26 •27 •28 •29 •30 •31 •32 •33 •34 •35 •36 •37 •38
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01 •02 •03 •04 •05 •06ORAS •07ORAS
Generation IXTMs
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