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Bug Bite

BugPhysical

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.

Move data

Power

60

Accuracy

100%

PP

20

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 4

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

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.

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