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This page lists all Bug-Type Pokemon found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. In addition, information regarding Bug-type Pokemon's strengths and weaknesses is listed. Use this page for building your team and filling out your Pokedex!

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List of Bug-type Pokemon

Pokemon in Galarian Pokedex

Nat. No. Galar No. Pokemon Type
10 13
CaterpieCaterpie
 Bug Type
11 14
MetapodMetapod
 Bug Type
12 15
ButterfreeButterfree
 Bug Type Flying Type
213 227
ShuckleShuckle
 Bug Type Rock Type
290 104
NincadaNincada
 Bug Type Ground Type
291 105
NinjaskNinjask
 Bug Type Flying Type
292 106
ShedinjaShedinja
 Bug Type Ghost Type
415 116
CombeeCombee
 Bug Type Flying Type
416 117
VespiquenVespiquen
 Bug Type Flying Type
451 285
SkorupiSkorupi
 Poison Type Bug Type
557 86
DwebbleDwebble
 Bug Type Rock Type
558 87
CrustleCrustle
 Bug Type Rock Type
588 273
KarrablastKarrablast
 Bug Type
589 274
EscavalierEscavalier
 Bug Type Steel Type
595 64
JoltikJoltik
 Bug Type Electric Type
596 65
GalvantulaGalvantula
 Bug Type Electric Type
616 275
ShelmetShelmet
 Bug Type
617 276
AccelgorAccelgor
 Bug Type
632 316
DurantDurant
 Bug Type Steel Type
736 16
GrubbinGrubbin
 Bug Type
737 17
CharjabugCharjabug
 Bug Type Electric Type
738 18
VikavoltVikavolt
 Bug Type Electric Type
742 187
CutieflyCutiefly
 Bug Type Fairy Type
743 188
RibombeeRibombee
 Bug Type Fairy Type
751 214
DewpiderDewpider
 Water Type Bug Type
752 215
AraquanidAraquanid
 Water Type Bug Type
767 232
WimpodWimpod
 Bug Type Water Type
768 233
GolisopodGolisopod
 Bug Type Water Type
824 10
BlipbugBlipbug
 Bug Type
825 11
DottlerDottler
 Bug Type Psychic Type
826 12
OrbeetleOrbeetle
 Bug Type Psychic Type
850 159
SizzlipedeSizzlipede
 Fire Type Bug Type
851 160
CentiskorchCentiskorch
 Fire Type Bug Type
872 349
SnomSnom
 Ice Type Bug Type
873 350
FrosmothFrosmoth
 Ice Type Bug Type

Pokemon not in Galarian Pokedex

The Isle of Armor DLC

Many of the Pokemon not included in the Pokemon Sword and Shield base game will be available in The Isle of Armor, the first half of the Expansion Pass DLC, available June 17th. Look forward to catching your old favorites again, including some with new Galarian and Gigantamax forms!

Nat. No. IoA No. Pokemon Type
123 118 ScytherScyther Bug Type Flying Type
127 120 PinsirPinsir Bug Type
212 119 ScizorScizor Bug Type Steel Type
214 121 HeracrossHeracross Bug Type Fighting Type
543 74 VenipedeVenipede Bug Type Poison Type
544 75 WhirlipedeWhirlipede Bug Type Poison Type
545 76 ScolipedeScolipede Bug Type Poison Type
636 186 LarvestaLarvesta Bug Type Fire Type
637 187 VolcaronaVolcarona Bug Type Fire Type

The Crown Tundra DLC

The Crown Tundra, the second half of the Expansion Pass DLC, promises the return of Legendary Pokemon from previous generations and other old favorites.

Nat. No. CT No. Pokemon Type
347 185 AnorithAnorith Rock Type Bug Type
348 186 ArmaldoArmaldo Rock Type Bug Type
649 - GenesectGenesect Bug Type Steel Type
794 - BuzzwoleBuzzwole Bug Type Fighting Type
795 - PheromosaPheromosa Bug Type Fighting Type

List of Pokemon Appearing in Expansion Pass DLC

Affinity of Bug-type Pokemon With Other Types

Bug-type moves are super effective on three other types, while Bug-type Pokemon are resistant to three types. Bug-type Pokemon have three weaknesses, and Bug-type moves are not very effective on seven other types. Bug-type Pokemon have no immunities, and no other type of Pokemon are immune to Bug-type moves.

Offensive

2× 1/2× 0×
Dark Type Fighting Type None
Psychic Type Fire Type
Grass Type Flying Type
Ghost Type
Poison Type
Steel Type
Fairy Type

Defensive

1/2× 2× 0×
Fighting Type Fire Type None
Grass Type Rock Type
Ground Type Flying Type

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Regirock ImageRegirock Regice ImageRegice Registeel ImageRegisteel
Regidrago ImageRegidrago Regieleki ImageRegieleki Regigigas ImageRegigigas
Cobalion ImageCobalion Terrakion ImageTerrakion Virizion ImageVirizion
Keldeo ImageKeldeo Galarian Slowking ImageGalarian Slowking Spiritomb ImageSpiritomb
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Pokemon by Type

All Type Lists
FireFire WaterWater GrassGrass
ElectricElectric IceIce FightingFighting
PoisonPoison GroundGround FlyingFlying
PsychicPsychic BugBug RockRock
GhostGhost DragonDragon DarkDark
SteelSteel FairyFairy NormalNormal

Pokemon by Stats

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Pokemon Related Links

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