Crunch in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet A biting move (Japanese: 噛( か ) む技( わざ ) biting move ) is any move that is based on biting. Biting moves have some unique properties and effects. The mechanic was introduced in Generation VI .
Biting moves like Bite have existed since Generation I , but in Pokémon X and Y , biting became a mechanic.
In the games In the core series games, biting moves have the following effects:
Biting moves used by a Pokémon with Strong Jaw are boosted by 50%. While not an inherent property of biting moves, all biting moves are physical moves .
List of biting moves Effects involving biting moves Abilities
Name
Effect
Strong Jaw
The Pokémon's strong jaw boosts the power of its biting moves.
In animation Pokémon the Series Gallery Pokémon Horizons: The Series Gallery In the manga Pokémon Adventures Gallery In other languages
Language
Title
Chinese
Cantonese
啃咬類招式 Hángngáauh-leuih Jiūsīk
Mandarin
啃咬類招式 / 啃咬类招式 Kěnyǎo-lèi Zhāoshì
French
Capacité à base de morsures
German
Biss-Attacke
Italian
Mossa basata sul morso
Korean
무는 기술 Muneun Gisul
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This mechanic article is part of Project Games , a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games .
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