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special movePokemon Champions - Reg M-B / VGC 2026

Struggle Bug - Pokemon Champions

100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.

Type
Bug
Category
special
Power
50
Accuracy
100%
Priority
0

Best current meta users

VolcaronaVolcarona18%AriadosAriados4%VivillonVivillon3%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

AriadosAriadosForretressForretressMega ScizorMega ScizorScizorScizorHeracrossHeracrossMega HeracrossMega HeracrossGliscorGliscorVolcaronaVolcaronaVivillonVivillonVivillon-High PlainsVivillon-High PlainsKleavorKleavor

Move text

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

Mechanics notes

Struggle Bug is special / 50 BP / 100%.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Struggle Bug do in Pokemon Champions?

100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.

Which Pokemon use Struggle Bug in the current meta?

Struggle Bug appears in current Reg M-B usage for Volcarona, Ariados, Vivillon.

Which Pokemon learn Struggle Bug in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Struggle Bug include Ariados, Forretress, Mega Scizor, Scizor, Heracross, Mega Heracross.