TYPE SCOUT

Type guide

Bug: weaknesses and best counters

Bug is best countered with Fire / Flying / Rock-type moves under Pokémon GO rules.

Weak to

Fire 1.6×Flying 1.6×Rock 1.6×

Best types to bring

FireDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 0.625×
FlyingDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 0.625×
RockDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 1×

Resisted attacks

Grass 0.625×Fighting 0.625×Ground 0.625×

Practical battle advice

Against Bug, verify that your Pokémon actually knows one of the listed counter moves. Moveset, level and battle format still matter.

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NormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy

Last reviewed: 2026-07-25