Bug Gem
Generation
Generation V
Category
Held Items
Consumable
Yes
Holdable
Yes
Field Use
No
Battle Use
Yes
Fling
Power: 0
Effect: Fling fails
Description
A Gem that boosts the power of a Bug-type move once when held.
| Generation | |
|---|---|
| Generation V | |
| Generation VI | |
| Generation VII |
Effects
Held
Type Boost
Gen V-Gen V
+50% Bug-type move power (first use)
Gen VI+
+30% Bug-type move power (first use)
Prices
VersionBuySell
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
-
100
Flavor Texts
B2W2
BW
A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move only once.
ORAS
XY
SM
USUM
BDSP
LA
SWSH
A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move one time.
SV
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This gem is imbued with the essence of bugs and will boost the power of a Bug-type move—but only once.
Notes
Unobtainable as a held item from Generation VI onward outside of transfers and events.
Acquisitions
| Versions | Method | Location | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B | — | |||||
DREAM | Dream World | |||||
B2 | () | |||||
W | () | Dust cloud | ||||
W2 | () | Dust cloud | Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain, Underground Ruins, Victory Road, Wellspring Cave, Seaside Cave, Giant Chasm |
Distributions
| Event | Method | Period | Region | Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade for Evolution! Karrablast and Shelmet | — | 10/10/2010 – 28/11/2010 | Japan | BW | Held by event Pokémon |
| Summer 2011 Karrablast | — | — | Various | BW | Held by event Pokémon |
| Summer 2011 Shelmet | — | — | Various | BW | Held by event Pokémon |
Sprites
BW