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Swarm

In Pokémon ChampionsGen III
Game

Pokémon Champions

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.

Who has it
31 Pokémon
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How it works in Champions

When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its maximum HP, rounded down, its offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a Bug-type attack.

“Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.”

In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Changes over time

How Swarm changed from game to game, newest first.

  1. Gen V

    … its maximum HP, rounded down, its dropped: Bug-type attacks have their power added: offensive stat is multiplied by dropped: 1.5. added: 1.5 while using a Bug-type attack.

  2. Gen IV

    … 1.5× as much regular damage. Overworld: dropped: Increases added: If the dropped: frequency of cries heard on the overworld if any party added: lead Pokémon has this dropped: ability. added: ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.

  3. Gen III · Emerald

    … inflict 1.5× as much regular damage. added: Overworld: Increases the frequency of cries heard on the overworld if any party Pokémon has this ability.

Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, and PokéAPI’s notes on the changes they don’t show. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

Good to know

Pokémon with Swarm

As a hidden ability