Dottler (#0825) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk3536–9567–185

Def8076–145148–284

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe3031–9058–174

Total335Higher than 28% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Dottler outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

Bug2×Dark2×Fire2×Flying2×Ghost2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass½×Ground½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalPoisonSteelWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

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 DexNFE

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 7

EvoConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

EvoLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

EvoReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

1ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

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

TM / HM / TR 37

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM72Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM91Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR18Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR25PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR34Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR61Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorExpanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Radome Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#011Isle of Armor#015

As it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution.
Shield
It barely moves, but it’s still alive. Hiding in its shell without food or water seems to have awakened its psychic powers.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: レドームシ
Japanese (romaji): Redomushi
Korean: 레돔벌레
Chinese (Traditional): 天罩蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 天罩虫
French: Coléodôme
German: Keradar
Spanish: Dottler
Italian: Dottler

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: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 117
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 4 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 12 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60