Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

31 Pokémon4 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

Found on Pokémon

Beedrill

Scyther

Ledyba

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When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its HP remaining, its Bug-type moves inflict 1.5× as much regular damage. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.

As a Hidden Ability4

Pokémon that can have Swarm only as their Hidden Ability.

#0595

JoltikHidden #0596

GalvantulaHidden #0636

LarvestaHidden #0637

VolcaronaHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Swarm.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Run Away	30	Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

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Pokémon with Swarm (27)

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