String Shot is a Bug-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | A move that lowers the foe's SPEED. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Binds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is bound with strings shot from the mouth to reduce its SPEED. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| Sword / Shield | Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| Legends: Arceus | Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (2)
By move tutor (6)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)