Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlBug typeGen 8Updated OCT 27, 2026

Bug Type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

You can catch or receive 45 Bug-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Here’s where each one lives, how to get it and which Bug moves it can learn.

WEAK TO (double damage)

Fire

Flying

Rock

RESISTS (half damage)

Grass

Fighting

Ground

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Pokémon you can get

List of all Bug-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (45)

45 Bug-type Pokémon you can get in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, numbered by the Sinnoh Pokédex. On this list, Yanmega has the highest base stat total (BST) at 515, and Ninjask is the fastest at 160 Speed.

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ALL 45 POKÉMON

CAUGHT 0 / 45Same caught list as the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl location pages.

Tag key

CATCHCatch (Great Marsh too), evolve, stone, breed
POST-GAMELINK TRADELink trade, post-game or event

List of all Bug-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (45)
	Type	How to get it
Kricketot#015	Bug	#015 ·	CATCHRoute 202 · Lv 3⁠–⁠4 +9 more. Show every place for Kricketot in Locations	37	25	41	25	41	25	194
Kricketune#016	Bug	#016 ·	Evolve Kricketot at Lv 10	77	85	51	55	51	65	384
Burmy#045	Bug	#045 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +17 more. Show every place for Burmy in Locations	40	29	45	29	45	36	224
Wormadam#046	BugGrass	#046 ·	Evolve Burmy at Lv 20 (female only)	60	59	85	79	105	36	424
Mothim#047	BugFlying	#047 ·	Evolve Burmy at Lv 20 (male only)	70	94	50	94	50	66	424
Wurmple#048	Bug	#048 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +21 more. Show every place for Wurmple in Locations	45	45	35	20	30	20	195
Silcoon#049	Bug	#049 ·	Evolve Wurmple at Lv 7	50	35	55	25	25	15	205
Beautifly#050	BugFlying	#050 ·	Evolve Silcoon at Lv 10	60	70	50	100	50	65	395
Cascoon#051	Bug	#051 ·	Evolve Wurmple at Lv 7	50	35	55	25	25	15	205
Dustox#052	BugPoison	#052 ·	Evolve Cascoon at Lv 10	60	50	70	50	90	65	385
Combee#053	BugFlying	#053 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +19 more. Show every place for Combee in Locations	30	30	42	30	42	70	244
Vespiquen#054	BugFlying	#054 ·	Evolve Combee at Lv 21 (female only)	70	80	102	80	102	40	474
Heracross#062	BugFighting	#062 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +17 more. Show every place for Heracross in Locations	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
Skorupi#127	PoisonBug	#127 ·	CATCHGreat Marsh · Lv 22⁠–⁠26 +7 more. Show every place for Skorupi in Locations	40	50	90	30	55	65	330
CaterpieNat. #010	Bug	Nat. #010 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYBogsunk Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +6 more. Show every place for Caterpie in Locations	45	30	35	20	20	45	195
MetapodNat. #011	Bug	Nat. #011 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYEvolve Caterpie at Lv 7	50	20	55	25	25	30	205
ButterfreeNat. #012	BugFlying	Nat. #012 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYEvolve Metapod at Lv 10	60	45	50	90	80	70	395
WeedleNat. #013	BugPoison	Nat. #013 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYBogsunk Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +6 more. Show every place for Weedle in Locations	40	35	30	20	20	50	195
KakunaNat. #014	BugPoison	Nat. #014 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYEvolve Weedle at Lv 7	45	25	50	25	25	35	205
BeedrillNat. #015	BugPoison	Nat. #015 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYEvolve Kakuna at Lv 10	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
ParasNat. #046	BugGrass	Nat. #046 ·	POST-GAMEGreat Marsh · Lv 22⁠–⁠26 +4 more. Show every place for Paras in Locations	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
ParasectNat. #047	BugGrass	Nat. #047 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Paras at Lv 24	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
VenonatNat. #048	BugPoison	Nat. #048 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 22 +7 more. Show every place for Venonat in Locations	60	55	50	40	55	45	305
VenomothNat. #049	BugPoison	Nat. #049 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 50 +7 more. Show every place for Venomoth in Locations	70	65	60	90	75	90	450
ScytherNat. #123	BugFlying	Nat. #123 ·	CATCHBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYBig Bluff Cavern · Lv 16⁠–⁠63 +1 more. Show every place for Scyther in Locations	70	110	80	55	80	105	500
PinsirNat. #127	Bug	Nat. #127 ·	CATCHSHINING PEARL ONLYBig Bluff Cavern · Lv 16⁠–⁠63 +1 more. Show every place for Pinsir in Locations	65	125	100	55	70	85	500
LedybaNat. #165	BugFlying	Nat. #165 ·	POST-GAMEBreed	40	20	30	40	80	55	265
LedianNat. #166	BugFlying	Nat. #166 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 52 +7 more. Show every place for Ledian in Locations	55	35	50	55	110	85	390
SpinarakNat. #167	BugPoison	Nat. #167 ·	POST-GAMEBreed	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
AriadosNat. #168	BugPoison	Nat. #168 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 52 +4 more. Show every place for Ariados in Locations	70	90	70	60	70	40	400
YanmaNat. #193	BugFlying	Nat. #193 ·	POST-GAMEGreat Marsh · Lv 22⁠–⁠26	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
PinecoNat. #204	Bug	Nat. #204 ·	POST-GAMEBogsunk Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +3 more. Show every place for Pineco in Locations	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
ForretressNat. #205	BugSteel	Nat. #205 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Pineco at Lv 31	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
ScizorNat. #212	BugSteel	Nat. #212 ·	LINK TRADEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYLink-trade Scyther holding the Metal Coat to evolve it	70	130	100	55	80	65	500
ShuckleNat. #213	BugRock	Nat. #213 ·	POST-GAMEBig Bluff Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +5 more. Show every place for Shuckle in Locations	20	10	230	10	230	5	505
SurskitNat. #283	BugWater	Nat. #283 ·	POST-GAMELake Verity · Lv 2 +3 more. Show every place for Surskit in Locations	40	30	32	50	52	65	269
MasquerainNat. #284	BugFlying	Nat. #284 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Surskit at Lv 22	70	60	62	100	82	80	454
NincadaNat. #290	BugGround	Nat. #290 ·	POST-GAMEEterna Forest · Lv 10⁠–⁠12 +4 more. Show every place for Nincada in Locations	31	45	90	30	30	40	266
NinjaskNat. #291	BugFlying	Nat. #291 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Nincada at Lv 20	61	90	45	50	50	160	456
ShedinjaNat. #292	BugGhost	Nat. #292 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Nincada at Lv 20	1	90	45	30	30	40	236
VolbeatNat. #313	Bug	Nat. #313 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 50 +4 more. Show every place for Volbeat in Locations	65	73	75	47	85	85	430
IllumiseNat. #314	Bug	Nat. #314 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 50 +4 more. Show every place for Illumise in Locations	65	47	75	73	85	85	430
AnorithNat. #347	RockBug	Nat. #347 ·	POST-GAMEOreburgh City · Lv 1	45	95	50	40	50	75	355
ArmaldoNat. #348	RockBug	Nat. #348 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Anorith at Lv 40	75	125	100	70	80	45	495
YanmegaNat. #469	BugFlying	Nat. #469 ·	POST-GAMELevel up Yanma once it knows Ancient Power	86	76	86	116	56	95	515

Locations

Where to find Bug Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

56 places in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl have Bug-type Pokémon (36 in the story, 20 in the post-game), listed in the order you reach them. Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern tie for the most, with 14 different Bug-type Pokémon each.

Find a Pokémon or place

56 PLACES

IN THE STORY36

Route 2021 Pokémon

Walking
KricketotTime of day: Morning/NightLevel 3–4Encounter rate 10–20%

Route 2031 Pokémon

Walking
KricketotTime of day: Morning/NightLevel 4Encounter rate 10%

Route 2041 Pokémon

Walking
KricketotTime of day: Morning/NightLevel 4–6Encounter rate 10%

Route 2056 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
WurmpleLevel 5–15Encounter rate 40%
SilcoonBD ONLYLevel 5–15Encounter rate 20%

Valley Windworks6 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
WurmpleLevel 5–15Encounter rate 40%
SilcoonBD ONLYLevel 5–15Encounter rate 20%

Floaroma Meadow6 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
WurmpleLevel 5–15Encounter rate 40%
SilcoonBD ONLYLevel 5–15Encounter rate 20%

Moves & TMs

Bug-type moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 19 moves and who learns them

Of these moves, Megahorn has the highest power at 120, and Bug Buzz is the one the most Bug-type Pokémon can learn (26). Each TM in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl breaks after one use, and the old HMs are now TM93 to TM100. Any TM with a price can be bought again.

Sort movesALL 19 MOVES

	Cat.
Bug BuzzThe user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it TM62 LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 1 Lv 33and 3 Pokémon of other types
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM81 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 54 Lv 40 Lv 32and 26 Pokémon of other types
U-turnAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM89 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 50 Pokémon of other types
MegahornUsing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.85	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 55and 7 Pokémon of other types
Attack OrderThe user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.	PHYSICAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40
Leech LifeThe user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 35 Lv 29 Lv 25and 5 Pokémon of other types
LungeThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 47and 3 Pokémon of other types
Bug BiteThe user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 9 Lv 9 Lv 16 Lv 1and 1 Pokémon of another type
Fell StingerWhen the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.	PHYSICAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44 Lv 1 Lv 36 Lv 12and 2 Pokémon of other types
Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.	SPECIAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 22 Lv 10 Lv 15
Fury CutterThe target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.95	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 11 Lv 17 Lv 4 Lv 1and 9 Pokémon of other types
Pin MissileSharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.	PHYSICAL	Power25	Acc.95	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 36 Lv 35 Lv 30and 7 Pokémon of other types
InfestationThe target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.	SPECIAL	Power20	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 8 Lv 50 Lv 50 Lv 35
Defend OrderThe user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40
Quiver DanceThe user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44 Lv 1 Lv 40 Lv 1and 1 Pokémon of another type
Rage PowderThe user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40 Lv 49and 3 Pokémon of other types
Sticky WebThe user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 50 Lv 50 Lv 38 Lv 44
String ShotOpposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.95	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 30
Tail GlowThe user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 22

All Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl moves & TMs →

Boosts

Bug-type boosts in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: items and abilities

Each card shows how it helps Bug moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and where to get it.

Held items2

Hold either Silver Powder or Insect Plate and Bug moves get 20% more power. A Pokémon holds one item at a time, so pick one per Pokémon.

Silver Powder×1.2
Where: Eterna Forest
Insect Plate×1.2
An Arceus holding it becomes Bug-type.
Where: Eterna Forest

Abilities1

Swarm×1.5
Bug moves hit 1.5× harder once its HP drops to a third or less.
Has it:Scyther Scizor Heracross Beautifly

Bug weakness page: abilities and items that change Bug matchups →

Gen 8 rules

How Bug moves deal damage in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Each Bug move in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is physical or special on its own, so check the category before you pick an attacker. The Bug matchups here are the same as in today’s games.

HOW BUG DAMAGE WORKS

PER MOVEATTACK / SP. ATK vs DEFENSE / SP. DEF

Each move has its own category: physical moves use Attack against Defense, special moves use Sp. Atk against Sp. Def. The move list above shows which is which.

All types in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

FULL TYPE CHART →

Water is the most common type in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, with 90 Pokémon you can get. Each tile also shows which types hit Bug for 2× and which ones Bug hits for 2×.

BugYOU’RE HERE45