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Generation VI · Move No. 611

Infestation

Infestation is a Bug-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Insect Special Moves
20 Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0611 Infestation
Overview

Move description

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. Rapid Spin cancels this effect.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation VI Kalos
Category Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Trap
Turns 4–5
Condition chance 100%

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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8 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Infestation

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