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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.

Insect Status Moves
— Power
95% Accuracy
40 PP
#0081 String Shot
Overview

Move description

The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.

Overview

Target
All opponents

All opposing Pokémon.

Overview

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

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Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn String Shot

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