Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Orbeetle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 551
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,270 CP
Orbeetle moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| 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 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Orbeetle is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Orbeetle
How to get Orbeetle
- Evolve from
- Dottler · 100 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 54 | 1,922 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 54 | 2,080 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,233 | 1,302 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,534 | 1,620 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,233 | 1,302 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 932 | 984 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,233 | 1,302 |
Is Orbeetle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Orbeetle 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 (240 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- 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 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 98 |
| Lv 3 | 165 |
| Lv 4 | 232 |
| Lv 5 | 299 |
| Lv 6 | 367 |
| Lv 7 | 434 |
| Lv 8 | 501 |
| Lv 9 | 568 |
| Lv 10 | 635 |
| Lv 11 | 699 |
| Lv 12 | 762 |
| Lv 13 | 826 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 889 |
| Lv 15 | 953 |
| Lv 16 | 1,016 |
| Lv 17 | 1,080 |
| Lv 18 | 1,143 |
| Lv 19 | 1,207 |
| Lv 20 | 1,270 |
| Lv 21 | 1,334 |
| Lv 22 | 1,397 |
| Lv 23 | 1,461 |
| Lv 24 | 1,524 |
| Lv 25 | 1,588 |
| Lv 26 | 1,651 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,715 |
| Lv 28 | 1,779 |
| Lv 29 | 1,842 |
| Lv 30 | 1,906 |
| Lv 31 | 1,937 |
| Lv 32 | 1,969 |
| Lv 33 | 2,001 |
| Lv 34 | 2,033 |
| Lv 35 | 2,064 |
| Lv 36 | 2,096 |
| Lv 37 | 2,128 |
| Lv 38 | 2,160 |
| Lv 39 | 2,191 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,223 |
| Lv 41 | 2,251 |
| Lv 42 | 2,280 |
| Lv 43 | 2,308 |
| Lv 44 | 2,337 |
| Lv 45 | 2,366 |
| Lv 46 | 2,395 |
| Lv 47 | 2,425 |
| Lv 48 | 2,454 |
| Lv 49 | 2,484 |
| Lv 50 | 2,513 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0826
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 40.80 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0826_POKEMON_ORBEETLE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Orbeetle in Pokemon GO?
Orbeetle's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Orbeetle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Orbeetle 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 Orbeetle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Orbeetle reaches 2,513 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,223 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 Orbeetle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Orbeetle shows 1,270 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,588 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 Orbeetle in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Dottler (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Orbeetle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Orbeetle 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.