Effect
Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.
Generation I · Move No. 81
String Shot
String Shot is a Bug-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
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Power
95%
Accuracy
40
PP
#0081
Move description
The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Target
All opponents
All opposing Pokémon.
Effect
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
Battle mechanics
Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I
Kanto
Category
No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority
0
Stat changes
Speed -2
Availability
Main series
Interactions
Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Reflectable
Copied by Mirror Move
History across games
See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions
Latest: Scarlet / Violet
1 change
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Pokémon that learn String Shot
Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
1–24 of 72 Pokémon
Page 1 of 3
No.1
Bulbasaur
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.2
Ivysaur
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.3
Venusaur
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.10
Caterpie
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.11
Metapod
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.12
Butterfree
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.13
Weedle
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.14
Kakuna
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.15
Beedrill
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.15
Beedrill
Learning method
Train
Champions
No.46
Paras
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.47
Parasect
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.48
Venonat
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.49
Venomoth
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.127
Pinsir
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.151
Mew
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.165
Ledyba
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.166
Ledian
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.167
Spinarak
Learning method
Level up
Scarlet / Violet
No.168
Ariados
Learning method
Level up
Scarlet / Violet
No.193
Yanma
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.204
Pineco
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.205
Forretress
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver
No.213
Shuckle
Learning method
Tutor
Heartgold / Soulsilver