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Swarm
Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5×) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Game descriptions
- Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald:Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
- Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
- Black, White, Black 2, White 2:Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
- X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
- Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
- Scarlet, Violet:Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
Pokémon with this ability (31)
BugPoison
BugFlying
BugFlying
BugFlying
BugPoison
BugPoison
BugSteel
BugFighting
BugFlying
Bug
Bug
BugFlying
BugGrass
BugGrass
BugPoison
BugPoison
BugPoison
Bug
BugSteel
BugSteel
Bug
Bug
BugPsychic
BugPsychic
BugRock
Bug
BugDark
BugElectric
BugElectric
BugFire
BugFire