Move Detail

Infestation Move Detail

Summary

Infestation is a Bug-type move with 20 power and 100% accuracy. When used, Infestation traps the target for 4 to 5 turns, dealing damage over time at the end of each turn. During this period, the trapped Pokémon is unable to switch out or escape. Infestation's residual damage can wear down opponents, making it a strategic choice for stalling tactics and disrupting the opponent's switching strategy. This move is particularly useful for setting up additional conditions, like Toxic or entry hazards, while preventing the target from switching out.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. rapid spin cancels this effect.

Flavor Texts

x-y: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

sun-moon: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

ultra-sun-ultra-moon: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

sword-shield: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

legends-arceus: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

scarlet-violet: The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

Infestation Pokémon

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Infestation Move Detail

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Infestation Pokémon