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No. 0224

Octillery

Jet Pokémon

Octillery
Official art
Water
Height
0.9 m 2′11″
Weight
28.5 kg 62.8 lbs
Base stat total
480 top 41%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
While Octillery still shoots water from its mouth, the drastic anatomical difference between it and Remoraid meant that for a long time, no one believed the former evolved from the latter.
See all 13 entries

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354
Atk10599–172193–339
Def7572–139139–273
SpA10599–172193–339
SpD7572–139139–273
Spe4545–10685–207
Total480Higher than 59% of all Pokémon
HP75Atk105Def75Spe45SpD75SpA105

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

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, Octillery outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 106Octillery · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 97Octillery · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 65Octillery · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Suction Cups

    Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.

  • Sniper

    Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

  • MoodyHidden ability

    Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0223RemoraidWater
    1. Level 25#0224OctilleryWater

Moves

Level up 8

EvoOctazookaHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec6585%10
1BubbleHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec40100%30
6Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
11Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
18Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
25Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
34Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
43Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category
Jet Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Original Johto#173Original Sinnoh#133Extended Sinnoh#133Updated Johto#175Updated Unova#236Coastal Kalos#145Updated Alola#144Updated Melemele#144Updated Akala#048Galar#149Isle of Armor#045Hisui#147

  1. While Octillery still shoots water from its mouth, the drastic anatomical difference between it and Remoraid meant that for a long time, no one believed the former evolved from the latter.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It usually sleeps in caves. The pitch-black ink that Octillery spits is also used for cooking.

    Ultra Moon

  3. The ink it spits when escaping is special. It contains a substance that dulls the sense of smell, so Pokémon with keen noses get lost.

    Ultra Sun

  4. It has a tendency to want to be in holes. It prefers rock crags or pots and sprays ink from them before attacking.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Sword

  5. It traps foes with the suction cups on its tentacles, then smashes them with its rock-hard head.

    HeartGold · Y

  6. It loves to lurk inside holes in rocks. It sometimes sprays ink on prey by sticking out only its mouth.

    Platinum · Black · White

  7. It obscures its foe’s vision by spitting a cloud of murky ink. It makes its nest among boulders.

    Pearl

  8. It lives in the gaps of boulders and in holes on the seafloor. Its suction cups grip prey tightly.

    Diamond

  9. It ensnares its foe with its suction- cupped tentacles before delivering the finishing blow. If the foe turns out to be too strong, it spews ink to escape.

    Emerald

  10. OCTILLERY grabs onto its foe using its tentacles. This Pokémon tries to immobilize it before delivering the finishing blow. If the foe turns out to be too strong, OCTILLERY spews ink to escape.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. Its instinct is to bury itself in holes. It often steals the nesting holes of others to sleep in them.

    Crystal

  12. It instinctively sneaks into rocky holes. If it gets sleepy, it steals the nest of a fellow OCTILLERY.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  13. It traps enemies with its suction- cupped tentacles then smashes them with its rock-hard head.

    Gold · LeafGreen · Shield

Names around the world

Japanese
オクタン
Japanese (romaji)
Okutank
Korean
대포무노
Chinese (Traditional)
章魚桶
Chinese (Simplified)
章鱼桶
French
Octillery
German
Octillery
Spanish
Octillery
Italian
Octillery

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
168
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Octillery
♂ Male
Female Octillery
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 45–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of HonorFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 43–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 45–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of HonorFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 43–60
Shield 10 areas
  • Axew's EyeFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 35–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Main)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword 10 areas
  • Axew's EyeFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 35–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Main)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Ultra Moon 4 areas
  • Hau'oli CitySOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
  • Kala’e BaySOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
  • Melemele SeaSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
  • Route 8SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–25
Ultra Sun 4 areas
  • Hau'oli CitySOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
  • Kala’e BaySOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
  • Melemele SeaSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–22
  • Route 8SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–25
Y 4 areas
  • Azure BayFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Shalour CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
X 4 areas
  • Azure BayFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Shalour CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
White 2 2 areas
  • Road 21Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Undella BayFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 21Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Undella BayFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
White 2 areas
  • Undella BayFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
  • Undella TownFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 2 areas
  • Undella BayFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
  • Undella TownFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Platinum 9 areas
  • Pastoria CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
  • Road 213Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
  • Road 222Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
  • Road 223Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 224Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
  • Road 230Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Sinnoh LeagueFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
  • Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–55
Pearl 8 areas
  • Pastoria CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 213Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 222Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 223Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Road 224Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 230Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Sinnoh LeagueFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Diamond 8 areas
  • Pastoria CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 213Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 222Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 223Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Road 224Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Road 230Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Sinnoh LeagueFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Emerald 1 area
  • Safari Zone (expansion south)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–40