Pokémon Scarlet and Violet offers players 18 unique types of Pokémon, among which are the classic Bug-types. Bug-type Pokémon are usually based on real-life insects and other invertebrates such as caterpillars, spiders, and bees. These Pokémon are often very fast to evolve and can generally be found in forests and similar biomes. Some well-known Pokémon that belong to this elemental type include Caterpie, Beedrill, and Scizor. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the 18 unique elements can mix to form up to 45 different combinations, allowing for some unique variations that might make up for the fact that Bug elemental type tends to be relatively weak.

Bug-type Pokémon are one of 18 elemental types in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and they are particularly effective against Dark-, Grass-, and Psychic-types, and not very effective against Fairy-, Fire-, Fighting-, Flying-, Ghost-, Poison-, and Steel-types. This makes the Bug element one of the most resisted in the game, along with Grass-types. Although Pokémon from this category can share other combination types in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, such as Bug/Fire or Bug/Electric, the base version of Bug is also particularly weak against Fire, Flying, and Rock attacks and resistant to Fighting, Grass and Ground attacks.

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The Best Bug-Types in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Scizor against a Spear Pillar background in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

Rating a Pokémon is not always easy, but by using the stats presented by Game 8, we can assume that Slither Wing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is one of the best judging by the numbers alone. Slither Wing is a Bug-/Fighting-type Pokémon with high HP that excels at dealing physical damage, which synergizes greatly with the regular Bug-type, as most of their moves are from the fighting category. Volcarona, on the other hand, is a Bug-/Fire-type that is great at dealing damage with special moves and is the fastest Bug Pokémon in the game.

Another great Bug Pokémon, and one of the most popular in the series, is Scizor, as the above-average attack power and defense of this Bug-/Steel-type make it very good when it comes to slugfest battles. Finally, if players are looking for a more well-rounded and flexible pick, Vespiquen, the Bug-/Flying-type Pokémon, is a great choice. While Vespiquen is one of the slowest of its type, it makes up for its excellent physical and special defense and decent offensive scores, which often allow it to outlast most of its competition in long-drawn-out battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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Sources: Game 8 | Youtube/NintendoOfAmerica

  • Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Game Poster
    Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
    Released:
    2022-11-18
    Developer:
    Game Freak
    Franchise:
    Pokemon
    Genre:
    RPG, Adventure, Action
    Platform:
    Nintendo Switch
    Publisher:
    Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
    ESRB:
    E
    Summary:
    Pokémon returns in its next installment series: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Set in a fictional town near Mediterranean Spain, gamers will explore Paldea, catching new and classic Pokémon. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first ever open-world game in the series and features new Pokémon that can transform into vehicles. Pokémon staples like gym battles are still present, but co-op exploration and Terastallize battles are also introduced.
    Multiplayer:
    Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
    Prequel:
    Pokémon Sword and Shield
    Mode:
    Single Player, Multiplayer
    How Long To Beat:
    31 Hours