Best Bug-type attackers in-game (2026)
The strongest Bug-type attackers are Mega Pinsir, Shadow Pheromosa, Pheromosa, Mega Beedrill, and Genesect. Bug counters Dark, Grass, and Psychic raids.
Bug is a niche but high-coverage type — super-effective against Dark, Grass, and Psychic. Useful against Mewtwo, Hoopa, Tangrowth, and Hydreigon raids.
Pheromosa has the highest non-Mega Bug attack stat. Mega Pinsir + Mega Beedrill dominate the Mega slot.
- MAX CP 3,251BugFighting
Shadow + Bug Bite + Bug Buzz. Glass-cannon Bug DPS leader.
MOVESET Bug Bite + Bug Buzz - MAX CP 3,251BugFighting
Highest non-Shadow Bug attack stat. Bug Bite + Bug Buzz.
MOVESET Bug Bite + Bug Buzz - #5GenesectMAX CP 3,836BugSteel
Bug/Steel dual STAB. Fury Cutter + X-Scissor.
MOVESET Fury Cutter + X-Scissor - MAX CP 3,433BugSteel
Shadow + Bug Bite + X-Scissor. Bulky alternative.
MOVESET Fury Cutter + X-Scissor - #8ScizorMAX CP 3,433BugSteel
F2P Bug attacker. Fury Cutter + X-Scissor.
MOVESET Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
Best Bug-type attackers in Pokémon GO?
The strongest Bug-type attackers are Mega Pinsir, Shadow Pheromosa, Pheromosa, Mega Beedrill, and Genesect. Bug counters Dark, Grass, and Psychic raids.
Who is #1 on the bug-type attackers in pokémon go list?
Mega Pinsir ranks #1. Top Bug Mega. Bug Bite + X-Scissor moveset.
What's the top 3 of best bug-type attackers in pokémon go?
Top 3: Mega Pinsir, Shadow Pheromosa, Pheromosa. The full ranked list with movesets and rationale is above.
When was this list last updated?
This list was last reviewed on 2026-05-28. The meta shifts with new releases, Community Day moves, and Mega launches — Hundo Hunter re-reviews each list quarterly.