Power
30
Generation V · Move No. 522
Struggle Bug
Struggle Bug is a Bug-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
50
Power
100%
Accuracy
20
PP
#0522
Move description
The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
Target
All opponents
All opposing Pokémon.
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
Battle mechanics
Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation V
Unova
Category
Inflicts damage; lowers target’s stats
Priority
0
Stat change chance
100%
Stat changes
Special Attack -1
Availability
Main series
Interactions
Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
History across games
See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
10 versions
Latest: Scarlet / Violet
1 change
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Pokémon that learn Struggle Bug
Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
1–24 of 96 Pokémon
Page 1 of 4
No.12
Butterfree
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.15
Beedrill
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.15
Beedrill
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.46
Paras
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.47
Parasect
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.48
Venonat
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.49
Venomoth
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.123
Scyther
Learning method
Machine
Scarlet / Violet
No.127
Pinsir
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.127
Pinsir
Learning method
Machine
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
No.151
Mew
Learning method
Machine
Scarlet / Violet
No.165
Ledyba
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.166
Ledian
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.167
Spinarak
Learning method
Machine
Scarlet / Violet
No.168
Ariados
Learning method
Train
Champions
No.193
Yanma
Learning method
Machine
Scarlet / Violet
No.204
Pineco
Learning method
Machine
Scarlet / Violet
No.205
Forretress
Learning method
Train
Champions
No.207
Gligar
Learning method
Machine
Scarlet / Violet
No.212
Scizor
Learning method
Train
Champions
No.212
Scizor
Learning method
Train
Champions
No.213
Shuckle
Learning method
Level up
Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
No.214
Heracross
Learning method
Train
Champions
No.214
Heracross
Learning method
Train
Champions