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The '''Bug type''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|むしタイプ|Mushi Taipu}}''' ''Insect type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are [[Bugsy]] of [[Azalea Town]], {{ | The '''Bug type''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|むしタイプ|Mushi Taipu}}''' ''Insect type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are [[Bugsy]] of [[Azalea Town]], {{EF|Aaron}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], [[Burgh]] of [[Castelia City]], and [[Viola]] of [[Santalune City]]. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]] all Bug-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack. | ||
==Statistical averages== | ==Statistical averages== | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Bug {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are usually amongst the first Pokémon types a Trainer can find in the wild, with the exception of Pokémon Black and White. They generally [[evolution|evolve]] at very early levels compared to most other Pokémon. The type varies from strong to weak. Depending on the Bug Pokémon, they can prove to be a nuisance with stat altering moves or hit hard with attacks such as {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Bug Buzz}}. As of Generation V there is only {{p|Genesect | Bug {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are usually amongst the first Pokémon types a Trainer can find in the wild, with the exception of Pokémon Black and White. They generally [[evolution|evolve]] at very early levels compared to most other Pokémon. The type varies from strong to weak. Depending on the Bug Pokémon, they can prove to be a nuisance with stat altering moves or hit hard with attacks such as {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Bug Buzz}}. As of Generation V there is only one legendary Bug-type Pokémon, {{p|Genesect}}. (Excluding {{p|Arceus}} holding the {{DL|Plate|Insect Plate}}.) | ||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
Offensively, they are somewhat flawed. They are effective against {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Dark}} types, which are two types common in most teams; but their strength against the very common {{t|Grass}} type is reduced by the common Grass/Poison typing. | Offensively, they are somewhat flawed. They are effective against {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Dark}} types, which are two types common in most teams; but their strength against the very common {{t|Grass}} type is reduced by the common Grass/Poison typing. | ||
In the [[Generation I]] games, there were only {{m|Leech Life | |||
In the [[Generation I]] games, there were only three Bug-type moves ({{m|Leech Life}}, {{m|Twineedle}}, and {{m|Pin Missile}}); none of which were very powerful. Since then, the range (and average base power) of Bug-type moves has increased. However, since seven types resist Bug-type attacks, Bug-type attacks still don't deal a lot of damage to many types. The fact that they are resisted by Poison—a popular defensive type—causes further problems (though many Poison types also have a subtype that is weak to Bug—commonly Grass—which helps alleviate this issue). Furthermore, their advantage over Psychic types is compromised by the relatively common typing of Bug/Poison types; Psychic types with Bug-resistant types; and the high speed, special attack and wide movepools that many Psychic types have. | |||
Despite these offensive flaws, the Bug type pairs effectively with {{t|Water}} and {{t|Ice}}. | Despite these offensive flaws, the Bug type pairs effectively with {{t|Water}} and {{t|Ice}}. | ||
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Defensively, Bug types are still flawed, because of their low {{stat|Defense}} and the fact that there are many that are part {{t|Flying}}, multiplying their weakness to {{t|Rock}}. In this way their resistance to {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}}, the two most effective types (in terms of number of type advantages), are of little use seeing as many Pokémon of both types can learn Rock moves. | Defensively, Bug types are still flawed, because of their low {{stat|Defense}} and the fact that there are many that are part {{t|Flying}}, multiplying their weakness to {{t|Rock}}. In this way their resistance to {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}}, the two most effective types (in terms of number of type advantages), are of little use seeing as many Pokémon of both types can learn Rock moves. | ||
Dual-type Bug/Flying and Bug/{{t|Poison}} Pokémon have an outstanding double resistance to {{t|Fighting}}, which can make up for their low {{stat|Defense}}. They also have a double resistance to common {{t|Grass}} moves, meaning they would take very little damage from powerful moves such as {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, or {{m|Petal Dance}}. | Dual-type Bug/Flying and Bug/{{t|Poison}} Pokémon have an outstanding double resistance to {{t|Fighting}}, which can make up for their low {{stat|Defense}}. They also have a double resistance to common {{t|Grass}} moves, meaning they would take very little damage from powerful moves such as {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, or {{m|Petal Dance}}. | ||
The Bug/Steel Pokémon prove particularly effective as they only have {{t|Fire|one}} weakness (although it's a double weakness) and ten resistances (including {{t|Poison|one}} immunity). | The Bug/Steel Pokémon prove particularly effective as they only have {{t|Fire|one}} weakness (although it's a double weakness) and ten resistances (including {{t|Poison|one}} immunity). | ||
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==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of Generation V, there are 69 Bug-type Pokémon or 9.4% of all Pokémon ( | As of Generation V, there are 69 Bug-type Pokémon or 9.4% of all Pokémon (counting [[Form differences|forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s that change typing as different Pokémon). | ||
===Pure Bug-type Pokémon=== | ===Pure Bug-type Pokémon=== | ||
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===Half Bug-type Pokémon=== | ===Half Bug-type Pokémon=== | ||
====Primary Bug-type Pokémon==== | ====Primary Bug-type Pokémon==== | ||
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====Secondary Bug-type Pokémon==== | ====Secondary Bug-type Pokémon==== | ||
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