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

Effects

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.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
emerald: Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
firered-leafgreen: Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
diamond-pearl: Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
platinum: Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
heartgold-soulsilver: Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
black-white: Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
black-2-white-2: Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
x-y: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.
omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.
sun-moon: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
sword-shield: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
scarlet-violet: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.