Dottler

Dottler Pokémon GOBug Psychic
  • rain
  • windy
Dottler is available in Pokémon GO
Table of Contents

Dottler is a Bug and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Psychic-type Pokémon, Dottler is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type moves.

Dottler's maximum Combat Power stat is 1164 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Confusion / Psychic. Dottler encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather. Shiny Dottler is not yet available.

Dottler Stats and Max CP

87 ATK
157 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1164 CP
Lvl 40
1030 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
735 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
588 CP
Lvl 15 Research
441 CP

Dottler's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Great LeagueGreat League

Dottler Type Chart

Dottler takes increased damage from:Dottler takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Dottler takes reduced damage from:Dottler takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Confusion + Psychic

Dottler's best moveset is Confusion and Psychic, with 5.28 DPS (damage per second) and 64.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 5.2864.24.38
      2.PsychicConfusion BugBug Buzz 5.0160.94.15
      3.BugStruggle Bug PsychicPsychic 4.8759.34.04
      4.BugStruggle Bug BugBug Buzz 4.6156.13.82

      Fast Attacks

      • BugStruggle BugDamage15Energy15Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage15
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy8

        Effects
        Struggle Bug has no special effects.
        See Struggle Bug details page ↗
      • PsychicConfusionDamage19Energy14Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Confusion
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage16
        Energy14

        Effects
        Confusion has no special effects.
        See Confusion details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bug Buzz details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Dottler's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Dottler's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Dottler has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Dottler in the meta

      Dottler in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Dottler has an ATK stat below 100 and mediocre bulk, leaving it completely unviable for both ⚔️ Raids and 🛡️ Gyms.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      With a max CP of only 1164, Dottler isn't even suitable for the Great League. Another Pokémon that's only meant to be a Pokédex addition, unfortunately.

      Pokédex information

      Galar
      Pokédex Number#825
      Height0.4 m
      Weight19.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 8
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Dottler family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Dottler in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Blipbug Pokémon GOBlipbug
      Dottler Pokémon GODottler
      Orbeetle Pokémon GOOrbeetle
      Gigantamax Orbeetle Pokémon GOGigantamax Orbeetle
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Dottler scaled to 0.3652941176470588x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Dottler scaled to 0.36764705882352944x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Dottler scaled to 0.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmDottler scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Dottler scaled to 0.6617647058823529x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.2 m0.2 m0.4 m0.6 m0.7 m

      Dottler's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.7 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Dottler in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.196 m0.2 m
      0′08″0′08″
      XS0.2 m0.4 m
      0′08″1′04″
      M0.3 m0.5 m
      0′12″1′08″
      XL0.5 m0.6 m
      1′08″1′12″
      XXL0.6 m0.7 m
      1′12″2′04″
      Encounter data
      Movement type
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.5
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Dottler CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Dottler's has 1164 max CP (at Level 50). A Dottler obtained from Raids can be encountered from 542 CP to 588 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 678 CP to 735 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Dottler can be found in the 406 CP to 441 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1164 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch406 CP - 441 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs542 CP - 588 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids542 CP - 588 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      678 CP - 735 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Dottler Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      114 CP245 CP376 CP
      4107 CP5138 CP6170 CP
      7201 CP8232 CP9263 CP
      10294 CP11323 CP12353 CP
      13382 CP14412 CP15441 CP
      16470 CP17500 CP18529 CP
      19559 CP20588 CP21618 CP
      22647 CP23676 CP24706 CP
      25735 CP26765 CP27794 CP
      28824 CP29853 CP30882 CP
      31897 CP32912 CP33927 CP
      34941 CP35956 CP36971 CP
      37985 CP381000 CP391015 CP
      401030 CP411043 CP421056 CP
      431069 CP441082 CP451096 CP
      461109 CP471123 CP481136 CP
      491150 CP501164 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Dottler

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Dottler's Bug and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Dottler.

      Bug Bug

      Psychic Psychic

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Dottler Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Dottler Candy296 Dottler Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Dottler Candy10 Dottler Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Dottler Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Dottler Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Dottler Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Dottler Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Dottler Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Dottler Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Dottler Candy-

      Dottler Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Dottler from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Dottler in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Dottler Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Dottler Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Dottler Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Dottler Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Dottler Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Dottler Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Dottler Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Dottler Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Dottler Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Dottler Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Dottler Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Dottler Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Dottler Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Dottler Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Dottler Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Dottler Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Dottler Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Dottler Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Dottler Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Dottler Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Dottler Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Dottler Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Dottler Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Dottler Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Dottler Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Dottler Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Dottler Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Dottler Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Dottler Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Dottler Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Dottler Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Dottler Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Dottler Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Dottler Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Dottler Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Dottler Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Dottler Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Dottler Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Dottler Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Dottler Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Dottler Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Dottler Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Dottler Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Dottler Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Dottler Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Dottler Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Dottler Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Dottler Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Dottler Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Dottler Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Dottler Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Dottler Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Dottler Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Dottler Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Dottler Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Dottler Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Dottler Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Dottler Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Dottler Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Dottler Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Dottler Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Dottler Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Dottler Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Dottler Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Dottler Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Dottler Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Dottler Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Dottler Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Dottler Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Dottler Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Dottler Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Dottler Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Dottler Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Dottler Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Dottler Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Dottler Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Dottler Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Dottler Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Dottler Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Dottler Candy XL280,000304 Dottler Candy10 Dottler Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Dottler Candy XL290,000304 Dottler Candy20 Dottler Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Dottler Candy XL301,000304 Dottler Candy30 Dottler Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Dottler Candy XL312,000304 Dottler Candy40 Dottler Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Dottler Candy XL323,000304 Dottler Candy52 Dottler Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Dottler Candy XL334,000304 Dottler Candy64 Dottler Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Dottler Candy XL346,000304 Dottler Candy76 Dottler Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Dottler Candy XL358,000304 Dottler Candy88 Dottler Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Dottler Candy XL370,000304 Dottler Candy103 Dottler Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Dottler Candy XL382,000304 Dottler Candy118 Dottler Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Dottler Candy XL395,000304 Dottler Candy133 Dottler Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Dottler Candy XL408,000304 Dottler Candy148 Dottler Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Dottler Candy XL421,000304 Dottler Candy165 Dottler Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Dottler Candy XL434,000304 Dottler Candy182 Dottler Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Dottler Candy XL448,000304 Dottler Candy199 Dottler Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Dottler Candy XL462,000304 Dottler Candy216 Dottler Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Dottler Candy XL476,000304 Dottler Candy236 Dottler Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Dottler Candy XL490,000304 Dottler Candy256 Dottler Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Dottler Candy XL505,000304 Dottler Candy276 Dottler Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Dottler Candy XL520,000304 Dottler Candy296 Dottler Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Dottler

      Dottler high resolution sprites

      Dottler Pokédex entries

      Galar
      VersionsPokédex entry
      SwordIt barely moves, but it’s still alive. Hiding in its shell without food or water seems to have awakened its psychic powers.
      ShieldAs it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Dottler’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug and Psychic-type Pokémon, Dottler is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Dottler in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Dottler in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.277 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 64.235.

      How does Dottler perform in Raids?

      Dottler's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Dottler rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Dottler's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Dottler?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Dottler: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, and Mega Malamar.

      What is Dottler’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Dottler’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1030 CP and 1164 CP at Level 50.

      Can Dottler be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Dottler cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Dottler Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Dottler cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.