Bug Gem

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Bug Gem
むしのジュエル
Bug Jewel
Bag Bug Gem Sprite.png
Bug Gem
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation V
Pocket
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The Bug Gem (Japanese: むしのジュエル Bug Jewel) is a type of held item introduced in Generation V. It is one of the Gems and is an unobtainable held item in Generation VI onwards.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
N/A $100

Effect

Generation V

When held by a Pokémon, it increases the power of the first Bug-type move used by 50%, and is consumed after use.

Fling will fail if the user is holding a Bug Gem.

Generation VI onward

When held by a Pokémon, it increases the power of the first Bug-type move used by 30%, and is consumed after use.

Description

Games Description
BWB2W2 A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move only once.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move one time.
SV An item to be held by a Pokémon. This gem is imbued with the essence of bugs and will boost the power of a Bug-type move—but only once.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
BW Event Dust cloud
B2W2 Pinwheel Forest Dust cloud (Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain, Underground Ruins, Victory Road, Wellspring Cave, Seaside Cave, Giant Chasm)
DW* Icy Cave

Distribution

As a held item
Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
BW Trade for Evolution! Karrablast and Shelmet Japanese October 10 to November 28, 2010
Summer 2011 Karrablast English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Various
Summer 2011 Shelmet English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Various

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 蟲之寶石 Chùhng-jī Bóusehk
Mandarin 蟲之寶石 / 虫之宝石 Chóng-zhī Bǎoshí
France Flag.png French Joyau Insecte
Germany Flag.png German Käferjuwel
Italy Flag.png Italian Bijoucoleottero
South Korea Flag.png Korean 벌레주얼 Beolle Jewel
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gema Bicho

External links



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