Pokemon Ref

String Shot (Pokémon Move)

String Shot Effect

Effect

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

String Shot Move Data

Type Bug
CategoryStatus
Introduced inGeneration 1
Power Points (PP) 40
Base Power
Accuracy 95
Speed Priority0
Target
All opponents
All opposing Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireBinds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED.
EmeraldBinds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED.
FireRed LeafGreenThe foe is bound with strings shot from the mouth to reduce its SPEED.
Diamond PearlThe foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.
PlatinumThe foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.
Black WhiteThe targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Black 2 White 2The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
X YThe opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Sun MoonThe opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Sword ShieldOpposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Pokémon that Learn String Shot by Leveling Up

Pokémon that Learn String Shot by Move Tutor

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#1BulbasaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#2IvysaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#3VenusaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#14CaterpieBugBug
#15MetapodBugBug
#16ButterfreeBugFlyingBug
#17WeedleBugPoisonBug
#18KakunaBugPoisonBug
#19BeedrillBugPoisonBug
#80ParasBugGrassBugGrass
#81ParasectBugGrassBugGrass
#82VenonatBugPoisonBug
#83VenomothBugPoisonBug
#207PinsirBugBug
#248MewPsychicNo Eggs Discovered
#262LedybaBugFlyingBug
#263LedianBugFlyingBug
#264SpinarakBugPoisonBug
#265AriadosBugPoisonBug
#289YanmaBugFlyingBug
#301PinecoBugBug
#302ForretressBugSteelBug
#309ShuckleBugRockBug
#323RemoraidWaterWater 1Water 2
#324OctilleryWaterWater 1Water 2
#327MantineWaterFlyingWater 1
#365WurmpleBugBug
#366SilcoonBugBug
#367BeautiflyBugFlyingBug
#368CascoonBugBug
#369DustoxBugPoisonBug
#386SurskitBugWaterWater 1Bug
#387MasquerainBugFlyingWater 1Bug
#393NincadaBugGroundBug
#394NinjaskBugFlyingBug
#395ShedinjaBugGhostMineral
#421VolbeatBugBugHuman-Like
#422IllumiseBugBugHuman-Like
#458LileepRockGrassWater 3
#459CradilyRockGrassWater 3
#460AnorithRockBugWater 3
#461ArmaldoRockBugWater 3
#532KricketotBugBug
#533KricketuneBugBug
#541BurmyBugBug
#542Wormadam PlantBugGrassBug
#545MothimBugFlyingBug
#546CombeeBugFlyingBug
#547VespiquenBugFlyingBug
#553ShellosWaterWater 1Amorphous
#554GastrodonWaterGroundWater 1Amorphous
#290YanmegaBugFlyingBug
#543Wormadam SandyBugGroundBug
#544Wormadam TrashBugSteelBug

Pokémon that Learn String Shot by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#759LarvestaBugFireBug

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