Bug Pokémon get far too much of a bad wrap in Pokémon Go in our opinion, and it’s entirely unjustified even if sometimes they don’t know when to buzz off and leave you alone. If you want to be an antisocial butterfly, that’s fine, but these little critters just want to say hello, and if you get stung, that just means you aren’t paying them the attention they deserve. Besides, in this world, they can be a trainer’s best friend in the battlefield. With that in mind, we have a list of the best bug Pokémon in Pokémon Go for you to net.
Of course, we understand that bugs aren’t for everyone, and if you happen to be part of the ‘kill it with fire’ group, perhaps you should consult the best fire Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Or you can help them grow with the best water Pokémon. We also have a list of the ghost Pokémon, in case you like to celebrate Halloween all year round, or perhaps you want to embrace the shadows with these dark Pokémon.
Here’s our list of the best bug Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Beedrill
- Fast attack: Bug bite
- Charged attack: X-scissor
Float like a Butterfree, sting like Beedrill. The latter of those two ‘mon certainly packs a punch in its stinger, as evidenced by its place among the best poison Pokémon in Pokémon Go, but it’s also one of the best bugs out there. If you combine the moves of both of its types, you create a ferocious bee that can really bug the competition. To bee or not to bee, that is the question. In all seriousness, Beedrill is an icon, and one of the coolest Pokémon around: it has to be part of your team if you love bug Pokémon.
If you need the antidote to Beedrill’s poison, make sure you read our poison Pokémon weakness guide.
Scizor / Shadow Scizor
- Fast attack: Fury cutter
- Charged attack: X-scissor
Scizor is a fantastic choice if you not only happen to be after a bug-type, but a steel Pokémon too. Thanks to this interesting combo, when you evolve Scythor you can get access to an impressive array of attacks that can cause some decent damage to a wide range of different ‘mon types.
Looking at its specifics, Scizor can reach 3,393 and it has a 236 attack stat, showing just how much of a punch it packs, though it’s worth pointing out that it isn’t the strongest on this list (still a solid option, though). When it comes to moves, it’s best to give Scizor fury cutter and x-scissor.
To steal the show and put Scizor down, take a look at our steel Pokémon weakness guide.
Butterfree
- Fast attack: Bug bite
- Charged attack: Bug buzz
Why wouldn’t you want a Butterfree on your team? Look at how pretty they are. You won’t regret adding them to your collection, because although it might not be one of the best flying Pokémon it’s still a force of nature in the bug type department. It has pretty good speed thanks to its pretty wings, and also has some pretty powerful attacks to boot.
If you want to clip Butterfree’s wings, our flying Pokémon weakness guide is the place to be.
Galvantula
- Fast attack: Bug bite
- Charged attack: X-scissor
Galvantula is a fine choice if you’re after a bug-type ‘mon, as it also happens to be an electric Pokémon – a great blend of moves can cause devastation for your foes. You could even paralyze them, and catch them in your proverbial web – all the better to sting and bite them, eh?
To make sure Galvantula doesn’t electrocute you, take a look at our electric Pokémon weakness guide.
Pinsir
- Fast attack: Fury cutter
- Charged attack: X-scissor
Pinsir is one of the OG bug types, and has been clicking and clacking around since the very first generation. When you think of bug Pokémon we wouldn’t be surprised if Pinsir almost immediately springs to mind, along with the likes of Metapod and Butterfree. Pinsir is also the only entry on this list that isn’t a hybrid ‘mon, so if you’re up against foes that you know have a weakness against bugs, Pinsir is your guy.
Escavalier
- Fast attack: Bug bite
- Charged attack: Megahorn
Escavalier brings the big horn energy to the bug type, and its Megahorn attack is a great way to open up a fight. Because of course it is. Seriously, this bug Pokémon is quite fast and can cause severe damage to the opposition, and no amount of cream can cure that uncomfortable itch it leaves your rival with.
Heracross
- Fast attack: Struggle bug
- Charged attack: Megahorn
Undoubtedly, Heracross is a powerful Pokémon with a wide range of attacks that can cause pain and suffering for your opponent. Admittedly, we’d go for other entries on this list first, but that’s a personal preference thing. We can’t deny the merit Heracross has as one of the best bug Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Scolipede
- Fast attack: Bug bite
- Charged attack: Megahorn
Scolipede, owner of arguably the most satisfying name to say out of all the buggy types, this many-legged critter is similar to Beedrill in the sense it’s a hybrid bug and poison-type, which means it has access to a wealth of moves that can make even the strongest foes itch. You could have a hard-hitting bug move, and use your other slot to inflict poison, quite a deadly combination.
Genesect
- Fast attack: Fury cutter
- Charged attack: X-scissor
A legendary ‘mon amongst bugs and one that moves with impressive speed and can hit like an absolute freight train. Genesect might not the strongest out of all the legendary Pokémon, but it is undeniably strong in the bug-type arena.
There you have it, the best bug Pokémon in Pokémon Go. If you’re still not convinced about how awesome they are and you want to know how to squash the ‘mon on this list, check out our bug Pokémon weakness guide. I