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Bug-Type Moves, such as Fury Cutter, X-Scissor, and Bug Buzz, appear in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. See the list of all Bug-Type moves, their power, cooldowns, and effects here!

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Move Category Power Cooldown Details
Bug Buzz Special 90 8 The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Infestation Special 20 6 The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time.
Leech Life Physical 80 9 The user attacks by draining targets of their blood. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Lunge Physical 80 9 The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
Megahorn Physical 120 10 The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force.
Pin Missile Physical 90 6 The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other.
Sticky Web Status - 7 The user lays sticky webbing at targets' feet. The webbing slows the movements of susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with it.
String Shot Status - 9 The user spits out strings of silk, which wrap around targets and make them move more slowly for a short time.
U-turn
(TM 082) 		Physical 70 12 The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
X-Scissor
(TM 081) 		Physical 80 8 The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug-Type Effectiveness

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Not Very Effective (x0.5)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
No Effect (x0) None

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