Bug Bite (move)
Move data
| Type | Bug |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
| Scarlet/Violet | TM182 |
|---|
Effects
Bug Bite deals damage, and if the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. For example, if the target is holding a Sitrus Berry the user will recover 1⁄4 of its HP.
Bug Bite cannot steal a berry from a Substitute.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Buginium Z and uses its Z-Power, Bug Bite turns into Savage Spin-Out and has base power 120.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Bug Bite |
|---|---|
| Japanese | むしくい (Mushi Kui) |
| German | Käferbiss |
| French | Piqûre |
| Italian | Coleomorso |
| Spanish | Picadura |
| Korean | 벌레먹기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 虫咬 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蟲咬 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Bug Bite at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0205 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
#0596 / Bug · Electric
Level 1
#0664 / Bug
Level 15
#0917 / Bug
Level 14
#0988 / Bug · Fighting
Level 1
Learnt by TM
#0070 / Grass · Poison
#0071 / Grass · Poison
#0205 / Bug · Steel
#0284 / Bug · Flying
#0402 / Bug
#0596 / Bug · Electric
#0664 / Bug
#0917 / Bug
#0988 / Bug · Fighting
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Bug Bite as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0284 / Bug · Flying
Bug, Water 1