Although insects in real life are generally not welcomed, Bug Type pocket monsters can be a huge asset in the Pokemon GO universe!

The bugs listed below are noted as the best based on combat and/or nostalgia. Whether you are collecting them for fun or using them to battle or defend gyms, here are my top 10 of the Best Bug Type Pokemon! 

10. Armaldo

Tough as nails!

First on this list is Armaldo which is a Gen 3 pocket monster from the Hoenn region! According to the Pokedex, “Armaldo's tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon's two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab." Read more to find out why Armaldo is an excellent Bug Pokémon! 

What Armaldo Excels In 

• First, Armaldo has a maximum CP of 2,848! 
• Next, best movesets include Bug Blast, Fury Cutter, and Struggle Bug.
• Offensive stats are strong with a score of 222!  

Pokémon details

• Armaldo is a Dual Type Bug and Rock Pokémon. 
• For Pokémon GO collectors, Armaldo is listed as #348 in the Pokedex. 
• This Pokémon is boosted by partly cloudy and rainy weather conditions.

How to get Armaldo 

• Armaldo cannot be hatched but can be evolved. 
• Armaldo can be evolved with 50 Anorith! 
• Spawn locations include buildings, gardens, meadows, parks, parking lots, and quarries.

9. Beedrill

Bee seeing you!

Honestly, Beedrill was selected for this list because of nostalgia, as I captured this Gen 1 pocket monster back in September of 2016. One of the first Pokemon from the Kanto region is also known as The Poison Bee Pokemon. According to the Pokedex, “If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm.” Read on to find out the buzz about Beedrill! 

What Beedrill Excels In

• Best movesets include Infestation, Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb, and X-Scissor. 
• I have used Beedrill in battles previously and had some success! I would leave Beedrill out of the gyms. 
• This bug and poison dual type Pokemon has a maximum CP of 1,846 and is considered as a good bug Pokemon for beginning Pokemon GO players.

Beedrill details

• For Pokemon GO collectors, Beedrill is listed as #15 in the Pokedex. 
• Beedrill is boosted by cloudy and rainy weather conditions! 
• This Pokemon can be normal or shiny.

How to get Beedrill

• Beedrill can be found and caught in the wild; it cannot be hatched. 
• Spawn locations include farms, forests, lakes, parks, and woodland areas. 
• This Pokemon can be evolved from Weedle and Kakuna. 

8. Forretress

Its bite will bug you!

Forretress, also known as the Bagworm Pokemon, is considered as somewhat of a mystery, due to its large shell. According to the Pokedex, “Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.” Read on to find out more about this Gen 2 monster from the Johto region! 

What Forretress Excels In

• Best movesets include Bug Bite, Heavy Slams, and Struggle Bug.
• Maximum CP for Forretress is 2,282; it can hold up well in Battle! 
• This Pokemon would be good to leave in a Gym because Defense is 205. 

Pokemon details 

• For Pokemon GO collectors, Forretress is listed as #205 in the Pokedex! 
• Forretress can be normal or shiny and is boosted by rain and snowy weather conditions. 
• This Pokemon is a dual Bug and Steel Type Pokemon. 

How to get Forretress

• Forretress can be evolved from 50 Pineco Candy!
• Spawn locations include forests, grassy areas, or woodlands. 
• This Pokemon can be found in the wild; it cannot be hatched. 

7. Heracross

A tough bug monster!

Heracross remains frequently on my best Pokemon lists because it is a stellar opponent in combat and an excellent defender of Gyms! In addition, Heracross is a rare Gen 2 pocket monster from the Johto region. Read on more to find why this Dual Bug and Fighting Pokemon is one of the best!

What Heracross Excels In

• Best movesets for Heracross are Counter and Megahorn. 
• Boosted by cloudy and rainy weather conditions. 
• CP for Heracross is off the charts with a score of 3,101! 
• Offense is strong with a score of 234; I use this Pokemon often in battle. 

Pokemon details

• According to the Pokedex, “Heracross has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the Pokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.” 
• For Pokemon Go collectors, Heracross is listed as #214 in the Pokedex. 
• This Pokemon can be normal or shiny. 

How to get Heracross

• Heracross can only be captured in the wild and cannot be evolved or hatched. 
• It can only be found in Latin America, South Florida, or Texas. (I caught mine in Florida.) 
• Spawn locations within the locations listed above include gardens, grassy areas, meadows, and recreation areas. 
• There is only one Pokemon in the Heracross family; there are no evolutions. 

6. Illumise

Razzle dazzle!

Illumise is a Gen 3 pocket monster that originated from the Hoenn region. The Pokedex states that “Illumise leads a flight of illuminated Volbeat to draw signs in the night sky. This Pokémon is said to earn greater respect from its peers by composing more complex designs in the sky.” Read on to learn more about this luminary pocket monster!

What Illumise Excels In

• Best movesets for Illumise are Dazzling Gleam and Struggle Bug. 
• Illumise would be great for beginning Pokemon trainers due to its stats. 
• Maximum CP for Illumise is 1,771.

Pokemon details

• Boosted by rainy weather conditions. 
• For Pokemon GO collectors, Illumise is listed as #314 in the Pokedex! 
• Known as the Firefly Pokemon, Illumise can be normal or shiny. 

How to get Illumise

• Illumise can only be captured in the wild; there are no evolutions! 
• Spawn locations include Gardens, Nature Reserves, and Woodlands. 
• This Pokemon cannot be hatched.

5. Masquerain

An intimidating display!

Another excellent addition to the Bug Pokemon list, Masquerain is a Gen 3 pocket monster. Stemming from the Hoenn region, Masquerain is known as the Eyeball Pokemon. According to the Pokedex, “Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas.” Read more to discover why you should keep an eye on Masquerain as a Pokemon addition!

What Masquerain Excels In 

• Best movesets are Air Slash, Infestation, and Silver Wind. 
• Combat stats are strong, as Masquerain’s Offense score is 192! 
• Maximum CP for Masquerain is 2,135! 

Pokemon details

• For Pokemon GO Collectors, Masquerain is listed at #284. 
• Masquerain is a Dual Type Bug and Flying Pokemon! 
• Weather boosts for Masquerain are rainy and windy weather conditions. 

How to get Masquerain

• It cannot be hatched; it can only be captured in the wild or evolved. 
• Masquerain can be evolved with 50 Surskit Candy. 
• Spawn locations, like many Bug-Type Pokemon, consist of farmland, forests, gardens, and meadows. 

4. Parasect

A creeping, creepy bug monster!

Parasect, a Gen 3 pocket monster from the Kanto region, is known as the Mushroom Pokemon. The Pokedex states that “Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots.” Although I certainly would not want Parasect near my trees, I do want Parasect in my Pokemon GO collection! Read more to find out why Parasect would be a good bug Pokemon to use in battle!

What Parasect Excels In

• Best movesets are Bug Bite, Cross Poison, and Solar Beam. 
• Highest CP for Parasect is 1,859!
• This is a good Pokemon for newbie trainers, as Offense is 1,859.

Pokemon details

• Boosted by rainy and sunny weather conditions!
• For Pokemon GO collectors, Parasect is listed as #47 in the Pokedex. 
• Parasect is a Dual Type Bug and Grass Pokemon. 

How to get Parasect

• Parasect can be evolved from 50 Paras Candy. 
• Spawn locations include Farmlands, Forests, and Golf Courses! 
• This Pokemon can be only captured in the wild; it cannot be hatched. 

3. Pinsir

A strong and tough opponent!

There cannot be a best Bug Pokemon list without Pinsir! A Gen 1 Pokemon from the Kanto region, Pinsir is known as the Stag Beetle Pokemon. According to the Pokedex, “Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight and horns and easily lift it.”  Read on to find out more about this formidable pocket monster! 

What Pinsir Excels In 

• Best movesets include Bug Bite, Close Combat, Fury Cutter, X Scissor, and Vise Grip!
• Due to high CP (2,959), I like to use Pinsir in Battles. 
• Offensive stats are excellent with a score of 238! 

Pokemon details 

• Can be normal or shiny. 
• For Pokemon GO collectors, Pinsir is listed as #127 in the Pokedex! 
• Pinsir is boosted by rainy weather conditions.

How to get Pinsir 

• Pinsir can be hatched with 5 KM eggs. 
• Spawn locations include meadows, nature preserves, and parks. 
• This Pokemon cannot be evolved; it can be captured in the wild or hatched.

2. Scizor

Rock, paper, Scizor!

This red-hot Gen 2 pocket monster derives from the Johto region. Also known as the Pincer Pokémon, Scizor is a Dual-Type Bug and Steel Pokemon. The Pokedex states that “Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary attacks.”  Read on to find out more about Scizor! 

What Scizor Excels In

• Best movesets are Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter, and Iron Head!
• Maximum CP for Scizor is 3010, which is twice as much as many bug Pokemon. 
• Offense stat is high with a score of 236!

Pokemon details 

• Even though Scizor is red, it is vulnerable to fire attacks. 
• For Pokedex collectors, Scizor is listed as #212 in the Pokedex. 
• Weather boosts for Scizor include rainy and snowy weather conditions.

How to get Scizor

• Scizor can be captured in the wild or evolved with 50 Scyther. 
• Spawn locations include cities, farmland, gardens, golf courses, and woodlands. 
• This Pokemon cannot be hatched, only captured. 

1.Scyther

Watch out for these fast claws!

Last, but not least, on the awesome bug Pokémon list is Scyther!  This pocket monster is a Gen 1 original that crawled in from the Kanto region. Also known as the Mantis Pokémon, the Pokedex states that “Scyther is blindingly fast.”  Read on to find out more about Scyther!

What Scyther Excels in 

• Best movesets are Aerial Ace, Air Slash, and Bug Buzz. 
• Maximum CP is 2,706! 
• Offense is strong with a score of 218!

Pokemon details

• For Pokemon GO collectors, Scyther is listed as #123 in the Pokedex! 
• Scyther is boosted by rainy and windy weather conditions.
• This Pokemon is a Dual Bug and Flying Type pocket monster. 

How to get Scyther 

• Scyther can be captured in the wild; it is the first evolution in the family. 
• Spawn locations include farmland, grassy areas, meadows, 
• This Pokemon also can be hatched with 5 KM eggs! 

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