Scarlet & VioletBug typeGen 9Updated OCT 27, 2026

Bug Type Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet

You can catch or receive 27 Bug-type Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet. Here’s where each one lives, how to get it and which Bug moves it can learn.

WEAK TO (double damage)

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RESISTS (half damage)

Grass

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Pokémon you can get

List of all Bug-type Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet (27)

27 Bug-type Pokémon you can get in Scarlet & Violet, numbered by the Paldea Pokédex. On this list, Slither Wing has the highest base stat total (BST) at 570, and Scyther is the fastest at 105 Speed.

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CAUGHT 0 / 27Same caught list as the Scarlet & Violet location pages.

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CATCHCatch, evolve, stone, breed
LINK TRADELink trade, post-game or event

List of all Bug-type Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet (27)
	Type	How to get it
Tarountula#012	Bug	#012 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area One) · Lv 2⁠–⁠18 +10 more. Show every place for Tarountula in Locations	35	41	45	29	40	20	210
Spidops#013	Bug	#013 ·	Evolve Tarountula at Lv 15	60	79	92	52	86	35	404
Nymble#014	Bug	#014 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area Three) · Lv 14⁠–⁠22 +1 more. Show every place for Nymble in Locations	33	46	40	21	25	45	210
Lokix#015	BugDark	#015 ·	Evolve Nymble at Lv 24	71	102	78	52	55	92	450
Kricketot#033	Bug	#033 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area Two) · Lv 5⁠–⁠14 +2 more. Show every place for Kricketot in Locations	37	25	41	25	41	25	194
Kricketune#034	Bug	#034 ·	Evolve Kricketot at Lv 10	77	85	51	55	51	65	384
Scatterbug#035	Bug	#035 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area One) · Lv 4⁠–⁠6	38	35	40	27	25	35	200
Spewpa#036	Bug	#036 ·	Evolve Scatterbug at Lv 9	45	22	60	27	30	29	213
Vivillon#037	BugFlying	#037 ·	Evolve Spewpa at Lv 12	80	52	50	90	50	89	411
Combee#038	BugFlying	#038 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area One) · Lv 5⁠–⁠25 +13 more. Show every place for Combee in Locations	30	30	42	30	42	70	244
Vespiquen#039	BugFlying	#039 ·	Evolve Combee at Lv 21 (female only)	70	80	102	80	102	40	474
Surskit#049	BugWater	#049 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area One) · Lv 8⁠–⁠23 +1 more. Show every place for Surskit in Locations	40	30	32	50	52	65	269
Masquerain#050	BugFlying	#050 ·	Evolve Surskit at Lv 22	70	60	62	100	82	80	454
Rellor#254	Bug	#254 ·	CATCHWest Province (Area Two) · Lv 26⁠–⁠40 +1 more. Show every place for Rellor in Locations	41	50	60	31	58	30	270
Rabsca#255	BugPsychic	#255 ·	Evolves from Rellor: walk 1,000 steps with it in Let’s Go mode, then level up	75	50	85	115	100	45	470
Venonat#256	BugPoison	#256 ·	CATCHEast Province (Area One) · Lv 17⁠–⁠25 +4 more. Show every place for Venonat in Locations	60	55	50	40	55	45	305
Venomoth#257	BugPoison	#257 ·	Evolve Venonat at Lv 31	70	65	60	90	75	90	450
Pineco#258	Bug	#258 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area Two) · Lv 17⁠–⁠35 +8 more. Show every place for Pineco in Locations	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
Forretress#259	BugSteel	#259 ·	Evolve Pineco at Lv 31	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
Scyther#260	BugFlying	#260 ·	CATCHSouth Province (Area Four) · Lv 15⁠–⁠55 +3 more. Show every place for Scyther in Locations	70	110	80	55	80	105	500
Scizor#261	BugSteel	#261 ·	LINK TRADELink-trade Scyther holding the Metal Coat to evolve it	70	130	100	55	80	65	500
Heracross#262	BugFighting	#262 ·	CATCHNorth Province (Area Two) · Lv 45⁠–⁠65 +2 more. Show every place for Heracross in Locations	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
Larvesta#274	BugFire	#274 ·	CATCHWest Province (Area Two) · Lv 24⁠–⁠63 +1 more. Show every place for Larvesta in Locations	55	85	55	50	55	60	360
Volcarona#275	BugFire	#275 ·	Evolve Larvesta at Lv 59	85	60	65	135	105	100	550
Snom#350	IceBug	#350 ·	CATCHGlaseado Mountain · Lv 34⁠–⁠40	30	25	35	45	30	20	185
Frosmoth#351	IceBug	#351 ·	Level up Snom with high friendship at night	70	65	60	125	90	65	475
Slither Wing#380	BugFighting	#380 ·	PARADOXCATCHSCARLET ONLYThe Great Crater of Paldea · Lv 52⁠–⁠60	85	135	79	85	105	81	570

Locations

Where to find Bug Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet

24 places in Scarlet & Violet have Bug-type Pokémon, listed in the order you reach them. North Province (Area Two) has the most, with 13 different Bug-type Pokémon.

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24 PLACES

IN THE STORY24

South Province (Area One)8 Pokémon

Walking
SurskitLevel 8–23Encounter rate 36%
CombeeLevel 5–25Encounter rate 24%
VespiquenLevel 30–50Encounter rate 1%

South Province (Area Two)6 Pokémon

Walking
PinecoLevel 17–35Encounter rate 36%
KricketotLevel 5–14Encounter rate 18%
KricketuneLevel 14–54Encounter rate 2%

Cortondo1 Pokémon

In-game trade
SnomLevel 10

South Province (Area Five)8 Pokémon

Walking
SurskitLevel 8–23Encounter rate 36%
MasquerainLevel 23–56Encounter rate 8%
CombeeLevel 5–25Encounter rate 24%

South Province (Area Three)2 Pokémon

Walking
NymbleLevel 14–22Encounter rate 44%
LokixLevel 24–55Encounter rate 15%

South Province (Area Four)9 Pokémon

Walking
ScytherLevel 15–55Encounter rate 18%
PinecoLevel 17–35Encounter rate 36%
MasquerainLevel 23–56Encounter rate 8%

Moves & TMs

Bug-type moves in Scarlet & Violet: 23 moves and who learns them

Of these moves, Megahorn has the highest power at 120, and Struggle Bug is the one the most Bug-type Pokémon can learn (26). Each TM in Scarlet & Violet is used up when taught, but a TM Machine can craft it again from League Points and materials.

Sort movesALL 23 MOVES

	Cat.
Bug BuzzThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it TM162Casseroya Lake LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 25 and 1 Pokémon of another type
Pollen PuffThe user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM131Glaseado Mountain	Learned by and 15 Pokémon of other types
Leech LifeThe user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it TM095Tagtree Thicket LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 35 Lv 36and 10 Pokémon of other types
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM105Socarrat Trail LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40 Lv 30 and 31 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 TM060Glaseado Mountain LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 69 Pokémon of other types
PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.	PHYSICAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM021Cortondo	Learned by and 30 Pokémon of other types
Struggle BugThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.	SPECIAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM015South Province Area One LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 2 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 5 Pokémon of other types
Attack OrderThe user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	PHYSICAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40
First ImpressionAlthough this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.	PHYSICAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 41 Lv 70and 1 Pokémon of another type
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 byEvo.Lv 35 Lv 42and 1 Pokémon of another type
Skitter SmackThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44and 3 Pokémon of other types
Bug BiteThe user attacks by biting 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 16 Lv 1 Lv 24
Fell StingerWhen the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat is boosted drastically.	PHYSICAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36 Lv 12and 1 Pokémon of another type
Fury CutterThe user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.95	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Evo.Lv 4and 8 Pokémon of other types
Pin MissileThe user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.	PHYSICAL	Power25	Acc.95	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 35and 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 8and 5 Pokémon of other types
Defend OrderThe user calls out its underlings to shield its body, boosting 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 1 Lv 52 Evo.Lv 45and 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 78and 3 Pokémon of other types
Silk TrapThe user spins a silken trap, protecting itself from damage while lowering the Speed stat of any attacker that makes direct contact.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byEvo.
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 38 Lv 44 Lv 29
String ShotThe user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.95	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1

All Scarlet & Violet moves & TMs →

Boosts

Bug-type boosts in Scarlet & Violet: abilities

Each card shows how it helps Bug moves in Scarlet & Violet and where to get it.

Abilities1

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

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

Gen 9 rules

How Bug moves deal damage in Scarlet & Violet

Each Bug move in Scarlet & Violet 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.

TERASTALLIZING

Once a battle, each side can Terastallize one Pokémon, and until the battle ends it has a single Tera type in place of its usual one or two. Bug moves that did normal damage before the change can hit 2× after it, and the reverse.

All types in Scarlet & Violet

FULL TYPE CHART →

Normal and Water tie as the most common types in Scarlet & Violet, with 51 Pokémon each. Each tile also shows which types hit Bug for 2× and which ones Bug hits for 2×.

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