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Bubble (move) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.

Bubble (Japanese: あわ Bubble) is a damage-dealing Water-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Bubble's power is 20. Bubble inflicts damage and has a 33.2% chance of lowering the target's Speed stat by one stage.

Generation II to V

Bubble now has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Speed stat by one stage.

Bubble targets both opposing Pokémon in Double Battles. In a Triple Battle, Bubble will only hit opposing adjacent Pokémon.

Bubble can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Rain Dance was used in the previous turn.

Generations VI and VII

Bubble's power changed from 20 to 40. In Horde Encounters, it will target all opponents.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Bubble cannot be selected in a battle.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bubble cannot be selected in a battle.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Generation IX

Bubble cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

GamesDescription
StadA Water-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of reducing the target's Speed.
Stad2A Water-type attack. Has a one-in-ten chance of reducing the target's Speed.
GSCAn attack that may reduce Speed.
RSEAn attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
FRLGA spray of bubbles hits the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
ColoXDA bubble attack that may lower the target's Speed.
DPPtHGSSPBRA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
BWB2W2A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets' Speed stats.
XYORASA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.
SMUSUMPEA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
SwShBDSP
SV		This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
LAThe user attacks the target with a spray of countless bubbles.

Learnset

By leveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIII
0007SquirtleWaterIC Big.pngMonsterWater 18777713139
0008WartortleWaterIC Big.pngMonsterWater 11, 81, 71, 71, 71, 713131, 9
0009BlastoiseWaterIC Big.pngMonsterWater 11, 81, 71, 71, 71, 713131, 9
0054PsyduckWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Field−−−−−−−−1
0055GolduckWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Field−−−−−−−−1
0060PoliwagWaterIC Big.pngWater 11115511111
0061PoliwhirlWaterIC Big.pngWater 11111, 51, 511111
0062PoliwrathWaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png		Water 1−−−−−−−1
0072TentacoolWaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png		Water 3−−−−−−−−6
0073TentacruelWaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png		Water 3−−−−−−−−6
0098KrabbyWaterIC Big.pngWater 311111111
0099KinglerWaterIC Big.pngWater 311111111
0116HorseaWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Dragon1111111XY
1ORAS		11
0117SeadraWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Dragon111111, 11XY
1ORAS		11
0134VaporeonWaterIC Big.pngField−−−−−−−−Evo.
0170ChinchouWaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png		Water 2111112XY
1ORAS		1
0171LanturnWaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png		Water 2111112XY
1ORAS		1
0183MarillWaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png		Water 1Fairy−−−1B2W277
0184AzumarillWaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png		Water 1Fairy−−−1B2W277
0211QwilfishWaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png		Water 2−−−−1313
0222CorsolaWaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png		Water 1Water 31312888XY
4ORAS		4
0223RemoraidWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Water 2−−−−−−1
0224OctilleryWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Water 2−−−−−−1
0226MantineWaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png		Water 11111115
0230KingdraWaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png		Water 1Dragon11111, 11XY
1ORAS		1
0270LotadWaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png		Water 1Grass−−−9ORAS9
0271LombreWaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png		Water 1Grass−−−9ORAS9
0283SurskitBugIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png		Water 1Bug11111
0284MasquerainBugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png		Water 1Bug11111
0298AzurillNormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png		No Eggs Discovered101010BW
1B2W2		77
0341CorphishWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Water 311111
0342CrawdauntWaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png		Water 1Water 311111
0393PiplupWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Field88886
0394PrinplupWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Field8881, 86
0395EmpoleonWaterIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png		Water 1Field1, 81, 81, 81, 86
0456FinneonWaterIC Big.pngWater 2−−−−1
0457LumineonWaterIC Big.pngWater 2−−−−1
0458MantykeWaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png		No Eggs Discovered11115
0489PhioneWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Fairy11111
0490ManaphyWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Fairy11111
0535TympoleWaterIC Big.pngWater 1111
0536PalpitoadWaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png		Water 1111
0537SeismitoadWaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png		Water 1111
0592FrillishWaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png		Amorphous111
0593JellicentWaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png		Amorphous111
0656FroakieWaterIC Big.pngWater 155
0657FrogadierWaterIC Big.pngWater 151, 5
0658GreninjaWaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png		Water 151, 5
0690SkrelpPoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png		Water 1Dragon1212
0691DragalgePoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png		Water 1Dragon1212
0692ClauncherWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Water 31212
0693ClawitzerWaterIC Big.pngWater 1Water 31212
0704GoomyDragonIC Big.pngDragon111
0705SliggooDragonIC Big.pngDragon11
0705SliggooSteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png		Dragon1
0706GoodraDragonIC Big.pngDragon11
0706GoodraSteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png		Dragon1
0739CrabrawlerFightingIC Big.pngWater 31
0740CrabominableFightingIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png		Water 31
0751DewpiderWaterIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png		Water 1Bug1
0752AraquanidWaterIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png		Water 1Bug1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
VVIVII
0072TentacoolWaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png		Water 3✔✔✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0129MagikarpWaterIC Big.pngWater 2DragonNew York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Bubble deals damage, and may lower the target's Travel Speed by one stage.

Pokémon Conquest

Stars: ★

Power: 20

Accuracy: 100%

Effect: Has a 10% chance of lowering each target's speed.
Users: Piplup

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 15 → 25
    • Energy boost: 15 → 25
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 25 → 15
    • Energy boost: 25 → 12
    • Duration: 2.3 → 1.7 seconds
    • Damage window: 2.1 - 2.3 → 0.75 - 1 seconds
  • February 21, 2017
    • Power: 15 → 12
    • Energy boost: 12 → 14
    • Duration: 1.7 → 1.2 seconds
Trainer Battles
  • January 11, 2021
    • Power: 8 → 7
  • December 1, 2023
    • Power: 7 → 8

Pokémon Rumble Rush

WaterIC RR.png Bubble
★
Attack power26.52369
Charge time0.58 seconds
Range typeArc (narrow)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectNone
Bubble Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of lowering the target's Speed.

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Bubble is Greninja's first move and Azumarill's second move.

Azumarill starts with the move. The user bubbles in a cone; dealing damage to enemies in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. This move can be used while moving. At level 7, it is replaced by either Play Rough or Water Pulse.

Greninja starts with the move as Froakie. The user launches 2 bubbles which pop when they hit an enemy, damaging and slowing them. After evolving from Frogadier at level 7, it is replaced by either Water Shuriken or Surf.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It may also lower the target's Movement Speed by one level.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It may also reduce the target's Movement Speed by 1 level.
BSLはなれたポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで いどうそくどを １だんかいさげる
Conq.A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the target. It may also lower the target's Speed.
MDGtIIt damages even a faraway Pokémon. It could also lower the Pokémon's Travel Speed.
SMDIt could lower an enemy's Travel Speed for a while.*
It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. It could also lower the Pokémon's Travel Speed.*

In the anime

Main series

Pokémon Origins

Blue Squirtle Bubble PO.png
Squirtle
The user attacks the target with a spray of countless bubbles.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
SquirtleSquirtle sprays a foam of bubbles from its mouth at the opponent.
Blue's SquirtleFile 1: RedDebut

Pokémon Evolutions

Barry Piplup Bubble Evolutions.png
Piplup
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
PiplupPiplup shoots multiple blue bubbles from its mouth at the opponent.
Barry's PiplupThe RivalDebut

In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

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