Move profile
Infestation Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation VI
Power
20
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Special
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Effect
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation VI.
Category
Damage Ailment
Ailment
Trap (100%)
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Infestation
Infestation learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 129 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
129 Pokémon can learn Infestation in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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