Pokemon Guide
Dottler is a Bug and Psychic-type Pokemon known for its high defensive stats, radar-like shell and evolution into Orbeetle. This guide covers Dottler’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 Dottler 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 |
Dottler is a Bug and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. It evolves from Blipbug and later evolves into Orbeetle, carrying the line from a small early-route Bug Pokemon into a defensive psychic attacker.
Competitive Overview
Dottler is usually used as a middle evolution rather than a final competitive pick, but it has useful defensive stats and support options for story play and lower-power formats.
Dottler’s biggest strengths are its Defense, Special Defense, Bug and Psychic typing and access to support moves. Its biggest issues are low Speed, limited offense and the need to evolve into Orbeetle for stronger overall performance.
Here are the key facts to know about Dottler, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Dottler
National Dex
#0825
Type
Bug / Psychic
Species
Radome Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
43.0 lbs / 19.5 kg
19.5 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Compound Eyes, Telepathy
Dottler has strong Defense and Special Defense for a middle evolution, but lower Speed and modest attacking stats. It becomes more complete after evolving into Orbeetle.
Dottler’s best moves focus on Bug, Psychic and support utility. These are some of Dottler’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Psychic-type attack for story progression and same-type damage.
A strong Bug-type special attack that can pressure Psychic, Dark and Grass-type Pokemon.
A useful Bug-type move that can lower opposing Special Attack in some formats.
A support move that reduces physical damage for Dottler and its team.
A support move that reduces special damage for several turns.
A recovery option that helps Dottler stay on the field longer when available.
Coverage that can hit Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
A stronger Psychic-type attack when Dottler has access to it.
Dottler can learn Bug, Psychic, Grass, Normal and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Dottler’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Dottler is a Bug and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Ground, Grass and Psychic-type moves, but weaknesses to Fire, Flying, Rock, Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Type
Bug / Psychic
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying, Rock, Bug, Ghost and Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Ground, Grass and Psychic
Immunity
None
Dottler’s abilities improve its scouting, utility or battle flexibility depending on the game and format.
Powers up Dottler’s Bug-type moves when its HP is low.
Raises Dottler’s accuracy, helping less accurate moves connect more reliably.
Protects Dottler from damage caused by allied Pokemon in double battles when available.
Dottler evolves from Blipbug starting at Level 10. It evolves into Orbeetle starting at Level 30.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Blipbug at Level 10
Stage 3
Evolves from Dottler at Level 30
Dottler’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many older games, Dottler is unavailable because it had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Lets Go Eevee |
Not available because Dottler had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 5, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror and Stony Wilderness. Dottler can also be obtained by evolving Blipbug at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 5, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror and Stony Wilderness. Dottler can also be obtained by evolving Blipbug at Level 10. |
 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 Dottler |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. Transfer availability may vary by Pokemon HOME support and current game compatibility. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. Transfer availability may vary by Pokemon HOME support and current game compatibility. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Dottler |
|---|---|
 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 Dottler. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Dottler is a Bug and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Dottler is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Dottler evolves from Blipbug starting at Level 10.
Dottler evolves into Orbeetle starting at Level 30.
Dottler’s abilities are Swarm, Compound Eyes and Telepathy. Telepathy is its hidden ability.
Dottler’s best moves often include Psybeam, Bug Buzz, Struggle Bug, Reflect, Light Screen, Recover, Energy Ball and Psychic.
Dottler is useful as a defensive middle evolution, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Orbeetle.
No, Dottler does not have a Gigantamax form. Its final evolution, Orbeetle, has a Gigantamax form.
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