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Table of contents

• Overview and stats
• PvE and PvP analysis
• Moves and best movesets
• CP chart
• Pokédex information
• Evolution chart
• Mega boosts
• Power-up costs
• Family and forms
• Size information
• Encounter data
• Sprites
• Pokédex entries
• Frequently asked questions

Dottler is a Bug and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,030 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Confusion / Psychic. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Dottler Stats and Max CP

Dottler's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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PvE Analysis

Dottler PvE Analysis

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

PvP Analysis

Dottler PvP Analysis

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Recommended moves

• Great League:ConfusionBug BuzzPsychic

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.

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

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Dottler Type Chart

Dottler takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Rock160.0%

Dottler takes reduced damage from:

Fighting39.1%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Dottler best moveset

Confusion + Psychic

Confusion

Psychic

Dottler's best moveset is Confusion and Psychic, with 5.71 DPS (damage per second) and 78.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.

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#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	eDPS	DPS	TDO
1.	Confusion	Psychic	4.83	5.71	78.2
2.	Confusion	Bug Buzz	4.57	5.40	74.0
3.	Struggle Bug	Psychic	4.48	5.29	72.5
4.	Struggle Bug	Bug Buzz	4.23	5.00	68.4

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Fast Attacks

• Struggle Bug15151.5s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  • 160.0%
  • • Grass
    • Psychic
    • Dark

  • 62.5%
  • • Fighting
    • Flying
    • Poison
    • Ghost
    • Steel
    • Fire
    • Fairy

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	15
  Energy	15
  Weather boost	Rain
  Duration	1.5s
  Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	9
  Energy	8

  
  

  Effects

  Struggle Bug has no special effects.

  See Struggle Bug details page ↗
• Confusion19141.5s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  • 160.0%
  • • Fighting
    • Poison

  • 62.5%
  • • Steel
    • Psychic

  • 39.1%
  • • Dark

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	19
  Energy	14
  Weather boost	Windy
  Duration	1.5s
  Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	16
  Energy	14

  
  

  Effects

  Confusion has no special effects.

  See Confusion details page ↗

Charged Attacks

• Bug Buzz95503.5s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  • 160.0%
  • • Grass
    • Psychic
    • Dark

  • 62.5%
  • • Fighting
    • Flying
    • Poison
    • Ghost
    • Steel
    • Fire
    • Fairy

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	95
  Energy	50
  Weather boost	Rain
  Duration	3.5s
  Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	100
  Energy	60

  
  

  Effects

  Special

  Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%

  See Bug Buzz details page ↗
• Psychic95503.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  • 160.0%
  • • Fighting
    • Poison

  • 62.5%
  • • Steel
    • Psychic

  • 39.1%
  • • Dark

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	95
  Energy	50
  Weather boost	Windy
  Duration	3.0s
  Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	75
  Energy	55

  
  

  Effects

  Special

  Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%

  See Psychic details page ↗

More information

The following chart shows Dottler's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart

Dottler reaches a maximum of 1,030 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 542–588 CP, rising to 678–735 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 406–441 CP.

Max CP	1030 CP
	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	406 CP - 441 CP
	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	542 CP - 588 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	542 CP - 588 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	678 CP - 735 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More 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 guaranteed 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. CP Calculator

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#825
Height	0.4 m
Weight	19.5 kg
Region	Generation 8
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	No
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Blipbug	25 Candy	Dottler
Dottler	100 Candy	Orbeetle

• Blipbug evolves into Dottler which costs 25 Candy.
• Dottler evolves into Orbeetle which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Dottler

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

Bug

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

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.

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

Blipbug

Dottler

Orbeetle

Gigantamax Orbeetle

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL
0.2 m	0.2 m	0.4 m	0.6 m	0.7 m

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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.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Dottler

• Regular DottlerCopy shortcode
• Shiny DottlerCopy shortcode

Dottler high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Dottler. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

• #825
• #825

Official artwork

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