Dottler
Bug/Psychic-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Orbeetle for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dottler takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 381
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 588 CP
Dottler moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Struggle Bug STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Struggle Bug builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Dottler is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Dottler
How to get Dottler
- Evolve from
- Blipbug · 25 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 23 | 890 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 963 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 555 | 603 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 691 | 750 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 555 | 603 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 420 | 456 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 555 | 603 |
Is Dottler good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dottler 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 (157 Defense / 137 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 and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 45 |
| Lv 3 | 76 |
| Lv 4 | 107 |
| Lv 5 | 138 |
| Lv 6 | 170 |
| Lv 7 | 201 |
| Lv 8 | 232 |
| Lv 9 | 263 |
| Lv 10 | 294 |
| Lv 11 | 323 |
| Lv 12 | 353 |
| Lv 13 | 382 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 412 |
| Lv 15 | 441 |
| Lv 16 | 470 |
| Lv 17 | 500 |
| Lv 18 | 529 |
| Lv 19 | 559 |
| Lv 20 | 588 |
| Lv 21 | 618 |
| Lv 22 | 647 |
| Lv 23 | 676 |
| Lv 24 | 706 |
| Lv 25 | 735 |
| Lv 26 | 765 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 794 |
| Lv 28 | 824 |
| Lv 29 | 853 |
| Lv 30 | 882 |
| Lv 31 | 897 |
| Lv 32 | 912 |
| Lv 33 | 927 |
| Lv 34 | 941 |
| Lv 35 | 956 |
| Lv 36 | 971 |
| Lv 37 | 985 |
| Lv 38 | 1,000 |
| Lv 39 | 1,015 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,030 |
| Lv 41 | 1,043 |
| Lv 42 | 1,056 |
| Lv 43 | 1,069 |
| Lv 44 | 1,082 |
| Lv 45 | 1,096 |
| Lv 46 | 1,109 |
| Lv 47 | 1,123 |
| Lv 48 | 1,136 |
| Lv 49 | 1,150 |
| Lv 50 | 1,164 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0825
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 19.50 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0825_POKEMON_DOTTLER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dottler in Pokemon GO?
Dottler's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dottler's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dottler takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dottler's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dottler reaches 1,164 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,030 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 Dottler?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dottler shows 588 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 735 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 Dottler in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Blipbug (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dottler be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Dottler 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.