Swarm

Effect

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Detailed Description

When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its HP remaining, its bug-type moves inflict 1.5× as much regular damage. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.

In-Game Text

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

Generation
Gen iii
Pokemon with this ability
32

Pokemon with Swarm (28)

Beedrill Scyther Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Scizor Heracross Beautifly Volbeat Kricketune Mothim Sewaddle Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Karrablast Escavalier Durant Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix Orbeetle Gmax

Hidden Ability (4)

These Pokemon have Swarm as their hidden ability.

Joltik Galvantula Larvesta Volcarona