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.
73–96 of 96 Pokémon
Page 4 of 4
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Nymble
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No.920
Lokix
Learning method
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No.953
Rellor
Learning method
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No.954
Rabsca
Learning method
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No.994
Iron Moth
Learning method
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