Swarm

Swarm is an ability predominantly available to Bug-type Pokémon. The primary effect of Swarm is to enhance the power of Bug-type moves by 50% when the Pokémon's HP falls below one-third of its maximum value. This boost can be crucial in turning the tide of battle, allowing a Pokémon with Bug-type attacks to inflict significantly more damage when it is in a critical state.

Effects: - Power Boost: Specifically, when the user’s HP is at or below 1/3 of its total HP, the power of Bug-type moves increases by 50%. This condition is visually represented by the HP bar turning red in most Pokémon games. - Strategic Advantage: This can be particularly strategic in competitive battles or tough in-game matches, where the additional damage can make a significant difference in overcoming opponents.

Additional Facts: - Debut: Swarm first appeared in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and has been a staple ability for many Bug

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Pokémon with the Swarm ability

beedrill
Beedrill

15 - Bug, Poison

scyther
Scyther

123 - Bug, Flying

ledyba
Ledyba

165 - Bug, Flying

ledian
Ledian

166 - Bug, Flying

spinarak
Spinarak

167 - Bug, Poison

ariados
Ariados

168 - Bug, Poison

scizor
Scizor

212 - Bug, Steel

heracross
Heracross

214 - Bug, Fighting

beautifly
Beautifly

267 - Bug, Flying

volbeat
Volbeat

313 - Bug

kricketune
Kricketune

402 - Bug

mothim
Mothim

414 - Bug, Flying

sewaddle
Sewaddle

540 - Bug, Grass

leavanny
Leavanny

542 - Bug, Grass

venipede
Venipede

543 - Bug, Poison

whirlipede
Whirlipede

544 - Bug, Poison

scolipede
Scolipede

545 - Bug, Poison

karrablast
Karrablast

588 - Bug

escavalier
Escavalier

589 - Bug, Steel

joltik
Joltik

595 - Bug, Electric

galvantula
Galvantula

596 - Bug, Electric

durant
Durant

632 - Bug, Steel

larvesta
Larvesta

636 - Bug, Fire

volcarona
Volcarona

637 - Bug, Fire

grubbin
Grubbin

736 - Bug

blipbug
Blipbug

824 - Bug

dottler
Dottler

825 - Bug, Psychic

orbeetle
Orbeetle

826 - Bug, Psychic

kleavor
Kleavor

900 - Bug, Rock

nymble
Nymble

919 - Bug

lokix
Lokix

920 - Bug, Dark

orbeetle-gmax
Orbeetle-Gmax

10213 - Bug, Psychic