Generation III Ability
Swarm
Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.
Swarm is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation III. Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Full effect
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.
“Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.”
Pokémon with Swarm
31 PokémonRegular ability (27)
Beedrill
#015
Scyther
#123
Ledyba
#165
Ledian
#166
Spinarak
#167
Ariados
#168
Scizor
#212
Heracross
#214
Beautifly
#267
Volbeat
#313
Kricketune
#402
Mothim
#414
Sewaddle
#540
Leavanny
#542
Venipede
#543
Whirlipede
#544
Scolipede
#545
Karrablast
#588
Escavalier
#589
Durant
#632
Grubbin
#736
Blipbug
#824
Dottler
#825
Orbeetle
#826
Kleavor
#900
Nymble
#919
Lokix
#920
Hidden ability (4)
