Struggle Bug

In Pokémon ChampionsGen V

Game

Pokémon Champions

BugSpecial

100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.

Power: 50
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 20
Hits: Both foes (spread move)
On Showdown: 0.5% of Champions VGC Pokémon run it

Changes over time

How Struggle Bug changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen VI
Power 30 → 50 Buffed

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

See it in the games

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How it works in Champions

Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by 1 .

“The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Hits both opponents in Doubles, at 0.75× damage each.Spread moves
Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.