Blipbug (#0824) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP2585–132160–254

Atk2022–7940–152

Def2022–7940–152

SpA2527–8449–163

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe4545–10685–207

Total180Higher than 0% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Blipbug outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Compound Eyes
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0824BlipbugBug
1. Level 10#0825DottlerBugPsychic
  1. Level 30#0826OrbeetleBugPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 1

1Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

Egg moves 4

EggInfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

EggRecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

EggSticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Larva Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#010Isle of Armor#014

Often found in gardens, this Pokémon has hairs on its body that it uses to assess its surroundings.
Shield
A constant collector of information, this Pokémon is very smart. Very strong is what it isn’t.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: サッチムシ
Japanese (romaji): Sacchimushi
Korean: 두루지벌레
Chinese (Traditional): 索偵蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 索侦虫
French: Larvadar
German: Sensect
Spanish: Blipbug
Italian: Blipbug

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 36
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Honeycalm IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Insular SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Honeycalm IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Insular SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60

Shield 15 areas

All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 17
Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–43
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 15 areas

All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 17
Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–43
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30