Blipbug
Bug-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Dottler for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Struggle Bug.
Type effectiveness
Damage Blipbug takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 206
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 204 CP
Blipbug moves
1 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug Best STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Struggle Bug builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Raid guide
- Full Blipbug raid guide
Best counters against Blipbug
How to get Blipbug
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 309 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 335 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 182 | 209 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 226 | 261 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 182 | 209 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 137 | 158 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 182 | 209 |
Is Blipbug good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Blipbug has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (67 Defense / 93 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 15 |
| Lv 3 | 26 |
| Lv 4 | 37 |
| Lv 5 | 48 |
| Lv 6 | 59 |
| Lv 7 | 70 |
| Lv 8 | 80 |
| Lv 9 | 91 |
| Lv 10 | 102 |
| Lv 11 | 112 |
| Lv 12 | 122 |
| Lv 13 | 133 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 143 |
| Lv 15 | 153 |
| Lv 16 | 163 |
| Lv 17 | 174 |
| Lv 18 | 184 |
| Lv 19 | 194 |
| Lv 20 | 204 |
| Lv 21 | 215 |
| Lv 22 | 225 |
| Lv 23 | 235 |
| Lv 24 | 245 |
| Lv 25 | 256 |
| Lv 26 | 266 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 276 |
| Lv 28 | 286 |
| Lv 29 | 297 |
| Lv 30 | 307 |
| Lv 31 | 312 |
| Lv 32 | 317 |
| Lv 33 | 322 |
| Lv 34 | 327 |
| Lv 35 | 332 |
| Lv 36 | 338 |
| Lv 37 | 343 |
| Lv 38 | 348 |
| Lv 39 | 353 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 358 |
| Lv 41 | 363 |
| Lv 42 | 367 |
| Lv 43 | 372 |
| Lv 44 | 376 |
| Lv 45 | 381 |
| Lv 46 | 386 |
| Lv 47 | 390 |
| Lv 48 | 395 |
| Lv 49 | 400 |
| Lv 50 | 405 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0824
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 8.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0824_POKEMON_BLIPBUG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Blipbug in Pokemon GO?
Blipbug's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Blipbug's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Blipbug takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Blipbug's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Blipbug reaches 405 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 358 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Blipbug?
A perfect 15/15/15 Blipbug shows 204 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 256 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Blipbug in Pokemon GO?
Blipbug spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Blipbug be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Blipbug depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.