Bug-type moves
Every Bug fast and charged move ranked by DPS, with power, energy, duration and the strongest Pokemon that learn them.
Fast moves
Ranked by DPS. EPS is how fast the move charges your charged attack.
| Move | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | 15 | +15 | 1.5s | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Bug Bite | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Infestation | 9 | +13 | 1.0s | 9.0 | 13.0 |
| Fury Cutter | 4 | +8 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 16.0 |
| Leech Life | 0 | +0 | 2.5s | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Charged moves
Ranked by DPS. DPE is damage per energy spent — the efficiency number.
| Move | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megahorn | 105 | −100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| X Scissor | 45 | −33 | 1.5s | 30.0 | 1.36 |
| Bug Buzz Buff | 95 | −50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Signal Beam Buff | 75 | −50 | 3.0s | 25.0 | 1.50 |
| Fell Stinger Buff | 45 | −33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Silver Wind Buff | 65 | −33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Lunge Buff | 55 | −33 | 3.0s | 18.3 | 1.67 |
Strongest Bug attackers
Released Pokemon that learn a Bug move, by base attack.
Understanding move stats
Fast moves build the energy your charged move spends. The numbers below are PvE (raid and gym) values — GO Battle League uses a separate turn-based set of stats shown on each move page.
What PWR, EN, DUR, DPS, EPS and DPE mean
- PWR
- Base damage dealt per use, before type and stat multipliers.
- EN
- Energy generated by a fast move, or the energy a charged move costs to fire.
- DUR
- Animation time in seconds. You cannot dodge or attack during it.
- DPS
- Damage per second — power × 1000 / duration.
- EPS
- Energy per second on fast moves — energy × 1000 / duration. Often matters more than DPS, because the fast move’s job is to fuel the charged move.
- DPE
- Damage per energy on charged moves — power / energy cost. Above 1.5 is excellent.
FAQ
What is the best Bug fast move?
Struggle Bug has the highest raid DPS of any Bug fast move at 10.0 DPS and 10.0 EPS. If you need energy faster, Fury Cutter generates 16.0 energy per second.
What is the best Bug charged move?
Megahorn tops the DPS list at 52.5 DPS for 105 power. Silver Wind is the most energy-efficient with 1.97 damage per energy.
Do these numbers apply to GO Battle League?
No. The table shows PvE values used in raids and gyms. PvP runs on 0.5-second turns with its own power and energy values, and some charged moves also change attack or defence stats. Open a move to see both sets side by side.