Infestation
Bug
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from fleeing and deals damage for 2-5 turns.
Detailed Effect
Infestation deals ⅛ of their maximum
HP
as damage after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
Infestation also traps the target (preventing them from switching out or fleeing).
If the user holds a Grip Claw
, the after-effects last for 7 turns.
If a Binding Band
is held, the damage is ⅙ of the target's maximum
HP
.
Trap effects can be removed by moves such as Rapid Spin.
Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball
are still able to flee (but not switch out).
as damage after each turn, for 4-5 turns.Infestation also traps the target (preventing them from switching out or fleeing).
If the user holds a Grip Claw
, the after-effects last for 7 turns.
If a Binding Band
is held, the damage is ⅙ of the target's maximum
HP
.Trap effects can be removed by moves such as Rapid Spin.
Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball
are still able to flee (but not switch out).Description
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Shield
Protects the user from moves
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
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