Bug Gem

The Bug Gem (Japanese: むしのジュエル Bug Jewel) is a type of held item introduced in Generation V. It is one of the Gems and is an unobtainable held item in Generation VI onwards.

Bug Gem
むしのジュエル
Bug Jewel
Bag Bug Gem Sprite.png
Bug Gem
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation V
Pocket
Generation V Bag Items HGSS pocket icon.png Items
Generation VI Bag Items HGSS pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items HGSS pocket icon.png Items

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
N/A  100

Effect

Generation V

It increases the power of the holder's first Bug-type move by 50%, and is consumed after use.

Fling will fail if the user is holding a Bug Gem.

Generation VI onward

It increases the power of the holder's first Bug-type move by 30%, and is consumed after use.

Description

Games Description
BWB2W2 A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move only once.
XYORAS
SMUSUM
A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move one time.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
BW Dust cloud
B2W2 Pinwheel Forest Dust cloud (Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain, Underground Ruins, Victory Road, Wellspring Cave, Seaside Cave, Giant Chasm)

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 蟲之寶石 Chùhng-jī Bóusehk
Mandarin 蟲之寶石 / 虫之宝石 Chóng-zhī Bǎoshí
  French Joyau Insecte
  German Käferjuwel
  Italian Bijoucoleottero
  Korean 벌레주얼 Beolle Jewel
  Spanish Gema Bicho

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