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Blipbug is a small Bug-type Pokemon known for its early-game role, support moves and evolution into Dottler and Orbeetle. This guide covers Blipbug’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Blipbug guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Blipbug is the first stage of the Blipbug, Dottler and Orbeetle evolution line. It is a Bug-type Pokemon known for its nervous larva design, early-game availability in Galar and eventual evolution into a Psychic-influenced final form.
Competitive Overview
Blipbug is usually not a major competitive Pokemon because of its low base stats and early-stage role. It is more useful during collection or early story progression before evolving into Dottler and then Orbeetle.
Blipbug’s main value comes from its evolution line, support-oriented moves and abilities such as Swarm, Compound Eyes and Telepathy. Its biggest issue is its low bulk and limited offensive pressure before evolving.
Here are the key facts to know about Blipbug, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Blipbug
National Dex
#0824
Type
Bug
Species
Larva Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
17.6 lbs / 8.0 kg
8.0 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Compound Eyes, Telepathy
Blipbug has low early-stage stats, with modest defenses and limited offensive power. It is mainly used as the starting point for evolving into Dottler and Orbeetle.
Blipbug can learn Bug, Normal and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Blipbug’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Blipbug at Level 10
Stage 3
Evolves from Dottler at Level 30
Blipbug’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Blipbug can be found early in the story and can evolve into Dottler at Level 10.
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Blipbug had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 1, Route 2, Slumbering Weald, Giant’s Cap, Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands and Workout Sea. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 1, Route 2, Slumbering Weald, Giant’s Cap, Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands and Workout Sea. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Blipbug |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Blipbug. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Blipbug is a Bug-type Pokemon.
Blipbug is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves.
Blipbug evolves into Dottler at Level 10. Dottler evolves into Orbeetle at Level 30.
Blipbug’s abilities are Swarm, Compound Eyes, Telepathy.
Blipbug’s best moves often include Struggle Bug, Sticky Web, Recover, Light Screen, Reflect, Infestation, Supersonic, Bug Bite.
Blipbug is usually more useful during story progression or collection than in high-level competitive play.
The most common way to get Blipbug is to catch it in early Galar locations such as Route 1, Route 2 or Slumbering Weald in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
No, Blipbug does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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