Bug Bite
Bug-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 3 energy per 1 turn. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.
- Power
- 4
- Energy gain
- 3
- Turns
- 1
- DPT
- 4.0
- EPT
- 3.00
How Bug Bite performs in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast moves run on a turn clock — Bug Bite takes 1 turn to execute. It deals 4 damage and generates 3 energy each cycle, putting it at 4.0 damage per turn and 3.00 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.
Bug Bite is damage-heavy — it chips defenders down even before the first charged move fires. Pair with cheap charged moves for steady pressure.
Best Pokémon with Bug Bite
Tier-list-ranked attackers that run Bug Bite as part of their recommended moveset. Tier shown is the best slot the mons holds — sometimes general-raid, sometimes a specific type bucket.
What does Bug Bite do in Pokémon GO?
Bug Bite is a Bug-type fast move. In PvP it deals 4 damage and generates 3 energy over 1 turn (4.0 DPT, 3.00 EPT).
Is Bug Bite a good move?
Bug Bite is damage-heavy — it chips defenders down even before the first charged move fires. Pair with cheap charged moves for steady pressure.
Which mons learn Bug Bite?
Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Bug type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.
Should I unlock Bug Bite with an Elite Fast TM?
Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Bug Bite appears in current rotation, so a normal TM will eventually land it.
For the full move database with sortable columns, see all moves. For type-effectiveness math behind STAB, see the type chart.