While Bug-type Pokémon have a bad reputation due to having low stats, most of them have very high catch rates, which is why they’re so used by new Pokémon players as they’re easy to catch and usually evolve very fast. Sure, Bug-types aren’t as strong as Dragon or Fairy typed Pokémon, but there are some of them that are very competitive Pokémon.

In this list, you’re going to find the best Bug-type Pokémon with the highest catch rates. They’re all in their basic form as they’re the easiest to catch, but they’re all coveted by competitive players due to their high potential in the ranked scene.

10 Grubbin

Grubbin and its evolution line are one of the few Bug-type Pokémon to have a relatively prominent role in the most recent iterations of the Pokémon anime. This pokémon has a very high Catch Rate, and you can catch it with ease even with normal Pokéballs. While this Pokémon’s last evolution, Vikavolt, isn’t exactly strong, it can be used as a decent Electric-type fighter if you ever need one.

9 Weedle

While catching a Breedill is actually kind of hard as they usually have low encounter rates across most mainline Pokémon games, catching its basic evolution form, Weedle, is actually pretty easy.

Weedle is one of the Pokémon with the highest Catch Rate possible (255), seriously, its catch rate is so high that there must be a bunch of players that caught him by mistake. Anyway, Weedle eventually evolves into Beedrill, which becomes an offensive monster when given a Mega Stone.

8 Blipbug

If you’re a fan of UFOs then you might want to check this little bug. Blipbug is another Bug-type Pokémon with a very high Catch Rate that’s highly coveted by competitive Bug trainers and Roswell fans.

Blipbug’s final evolution, Orbeetle, has a Gigantamax form that resembles an alien ship complete with traction beams. This Pokémon’s dual typing (Bug / Psychic) makes it a very interesting competitive choice, and while it gives it a lot of type-weaknesses, its Gmax form makes up for it.

7 Venipede

A well-trained Scolipede can become a nightmare to deal with, especially if you don’t have anything to counter its high Speed and decent Attack stats. Sure, Catching one is pretty hard, as it can only be found in Pinwheel Forest in the Black & White games and has a Catch Rate of 45.

But its basic form, Venipede, has a 255 catch rate, which means that you could probably catch it using a rock instead of a Poké Ball. Catch this Pokémon and train it so it becomes a quick and powerful Bug-type Pokémon.

6 Caterpie

If you told someone 5 years ago that catching and training Caterpie would be a good idea, they’d probably have called you crazy. Nowadays, breeding and training a Caterpie is a good viable option as it eventually evolves into Butterfree.

The thing is that while Butterfree isn’t a strong Pokémon on its own, it has access to a Gmax form, which makes it a viable option for competitive teams. Sure, there are probably better Gmax options, but if you want a giant Bug-type Pokémon this one will fit that role.

5 Sizzlipede

This one is a bit harder to catch, but not enough to bring out your Ultra Balls. Sizzlipede has a 190 Catch Rate, which still classifies as high. This fiery centipede is a Fire / Bug Pokémon, and its evolution is being quite used on the competitive scene.

Why is Sizzlipede’s evolution so used? well, it’s one of the few Bug-type Pokémon that has access to a Gmax form. So if you’re thinking about catching a Fire-type or Bug-type basic Pokémon, then you should totally consider this one.

4 Shuckle

While many think of Shuckle as little more of a meme character, this Pokémon can become quite a menace in the Pokémon Sword & Shield competitive metagame. This is due to its ridiculously high defenses, which everyone knew would be exploitable at some point in the future. Shuckle excels at setting traps and becoming as obnoxious as possible, which can catch opponents unprepared.

3 Nincada

Looking for the fastest Bug in Galar? Well, then you must catch a Nincada. While this Pokémon isn’t fast, it’s evolution, Ninjask has the highest base Speed of all Bug-type Pokémon.

While Ninjask doesn’t boast high offensive stats, its fast speed stat and Speed Boost ability makes him a reliable Baton Pass user. Oh, and if you have a free spot on your team when Nincada evolves into Ninjask,you’ll get another Pokémon for free: Shedinja.

2 Skorupi

All right, Skorupi is kind of an odd choice. While this Pokémon has a very high Catch Rate, it loses its Bug typing once it evolves, so if you’re looking for an All-Bug team then you might not want to catch this one.

That said, Skorupi’s evolution, Drapion, it’s a Poison / Dark Pokémon with decent Attack and Speed stats. While it won’t help you climb high ranks on competitive play, it’ll be good enough to help you beat regular trainers.

1 Dewpider

This cute astronaut-looking spider is a nice addition to any team that wants to be competitive. It’s very strong on its own, so if you’re still looking for Water or Bug typed Pokémon to travel with then you’ll love this one.

Once you train a Dewpider to level 22, it’ll evolve into Araquanid, which is a very strong Bug/Water Pokémon. Araquanid’s strength comes from its high Defense stats, which coupled with its good move-set makes it a very nice stalling Pokémon.

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