Swarm (Pokémon Ability)
Effect
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
In-Depth 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.
Pokémon with Swarm Stats
| Pokémon with Swarm | Number of Pokémon |
|---|---|
| As an Ability | 25 |
| As a Hidden Ability | 4 |
| Total Pokémon | 29 |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Ups BUG moves in a pinch. |
| Emerald | Ups BUG moves in a pinch. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Ups BUG moves in a pinch. |
| Diamond Pearl | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch. |
| Platinum | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch. |
| Black White | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch. |
| Black 2 White 2 | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch. |
| X Y | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble. |
| Sun Moon | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low. |
| Sword Shield | Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low. |
Pokémon with Swarm as an Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #15 |  | Beedrill | Sniper(Hidden) | 485 | 65 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 80 | 75 | |
| #123 |  | Scyther | Steadfast(Hidden) | 610 | 70 | 110 | 80 | 55 | 80 | 105 | |
| #165 |  | Ledyba | Rattled(Hidden) | 285 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 55 | |
| #166 |  | Ledian | Iron Fist(Hidden) | 425 | 55 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 110 | 85 | |
| #167 |  | Spinarak | Sniper(Hidden) | 310 | 40 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 | |
| #168 |  | Ariados | Sniper(Hidden) | 490 | 70 | 90 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 40 | |
| #212 |  | Scizor | Light Metal(Hidden) | 630 | 70 | 130 | 100 | 55 | 80 | 65 | |
| #214 |  | Heracross | Moxie(Hidden) | 625 | 80 | 125 | 75 | 40 | 95 | 85 | |
| #267 |  | Beautifly | Rivalry(Hidden) | 465 | 60 | 70 | 50 | 100 | 50 | 65 | |
| #313 |  | Volbeat | Prankster(Hidden) | 503 | 65 | 73 | 75 | 47 | 85 | 85 | |
| #402 |  | Kricketune | Technician(Hidden) | 469 | 77 | 85 | 51 | 55 | 51 | 65 | |
| #414 |  | Mothim | Tinted Lens(Hidden) | 518 | 70 | 94 | 50 | 94 | 50 | 66 | |
| #540 |  | Sewaddle | Overcoat(Hidden) | 363 | 45 | 53 | 70 | 40 | 60 | 42 | |
| #542 |  | Leavanny | Overcoat(Hidden) | 603 | 75 | 103 | 80 | 70 | 80 | 92 | |
| #543 |  | Venipede | Speed Boost(Hidden) | 305 | 30 | 45 | 59 | 30 | 39 | 57 | |
| #544 |  | Whirlipede | Speed Boost(Hidden) | 415 | 40 | 55 | 99 | 40 | 79 | 47 | |
| #545 |  | Scolipede | Speed Boost(Hidden) | 585 | 60 | 100 | 89 | 55 | 69 | 112 | |
| #588 |  | Karrablast | No Guard(Hidden) | 390 | 50 | 75 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 60 | |
| #589 |  | Escavalier | Overcoat(Hidden) | 630 | 70 | 135 | 105 | 60 | 105 | 20 | |
| #632 |  | Durant | Truant(Hidden) | 593 | 58 | 109 | 112 | 48 | 48 | 109 | |
| #736 |  | Grubbin | 362 | 47 | 62 | 45 | 55 | 45 | 46 | ||
| #824 |  | Blipbug | Telepathy(Hidden) | 200 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 45 | |
| #825 |  | Dottler | Telepathy(Hidden) | 370 | 50 | 35 | 80 | 50 | 90 | 30 | |
| #826 |  | Orbeetle | Telepathy(Hidden) | 550 | 60 | 45 | 110 | 80 | 120 | 90 | |
| #10213 |  | Orbeetle Gmax | Telepathy(Hidden) | 550 | 60 | 45 | 110 | 80 | 120 | 90 | |
Pokémon with Swarm as a Hidden Ability
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |