Pokemon Sword And Shield Dottler | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Dottler is a Bug and Psychic Type, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire, Bug, Ghost, Dark type moves. You can find and catch Dottler in Route 2 - Lakeside with a 30% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Dottler are 50 HP, 35 Attack, 50 SP Attack, 80 Defense, 90 SP Defense, and 30 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield DottlerRegularShinyDottler Galar Pokedex ID: 11 BugPsychic

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Evolutions Locations Raid Weakness Moves

List of Dottler Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 335
HP 50
Attack 35
Defense 80
Special Attack 50
Special Defense 90
Speed 30

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Dottler to have is Sassy, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Speed stats.

Dottler Abilities

Ability Type Effect
SwarmNormal
Compound EyesNormal
TelepathyHidden

Shield Pokedex Entry

As it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Dottler Evolutions

How do i get Dottler's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Blipbug evolves into Dottler when you reach Level 10. Dottler then evolves into its final evolution Orbeetle when you reach Level 30.

Blipbugtrending_flat Level 10Dottlertrending_flat Level 30Orbeetle
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Blipbug180202025452545
Dottler335358050905030
Orbeetle50545110801206090
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Dottler Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Dottler?

Dottler does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Blipbug and evolve it into Dottler. A popular spawn location you can find Blipbug is in the Route 2 - Lakeside area with a 30% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2 - Lakeside30%40 - 43
Giant's Cap - Area 235%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 335%29 - 32
Slumbering Weald20%2 - 3
Giant's Cap - Area 250%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 250%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 250%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 250%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 235%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 235%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 235%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 235%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 235%28 - 30
Slumbering Weald - Deep15%45 - 47

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 130%2 - 5
Route 2 - Lakeside10%37 - 40
Route 240%4 - 6
Slumbering Weald10%2 - 3
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Fields of Honor30%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 230%13 - 18
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Challenge Road30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Loop Lagoon30%19 - 24
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Training Lowlands30%16 - 21
Workout Sea30%43 - 48
Stepping-Stone Sea30%43 - 48
Insular Sea30%43 - 48
Honeycalm Island30%43 - 48
Route 526%16 - 18
Giant's Cap30%27 - 29
Giant's Cap30%27 - 29
Giant's Cap20%26 - 28
Giant's Cap10%26 - 28
Giant's Cap10%26 - 28
Giant's Cap10%26 - 28
Giant's Cap10%26 - 28
Giant's Cap30%26 - 28
Giant's Mirror20%27 - 29
Giant's Mirror10%27 - 29
Giant's Mirror10%26 - 28
Giant's Mirror20%26 - 28
Stony Wilderness30%26 - 28
Lake of Outrage13%50 - 52
Slumbering Weald - Deep15%45 - 47
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Dottler Raids

Where do i find Dottler Raids?

You can find Dottler raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Dottler Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
  • Bridge Field
  • Dappled Grove
  • Rolling Fields
  • South Lake Miloch

Pokemon Sword and Shield Dottler Weakness

Dottler is a Bug and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Bug, Ghost, Dark Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ground, Grass, Psychic, Fighting type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x DamageFlyingRockFireBugGhostDark
0.5x DamageGroundGrassPsychic
0.25x DamageFighting
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Dottler Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Dottler Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Dottler Moves List

What moves can Dottler learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Dottler can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug and Psychic type +50% STAB damage.

  • Level Up Moves(Learned)
  • TM Moves(Reusable Item)
  • TR Moves(One Time Use Item)

Dottler Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
00[] Reflect
00[] Light Screen
00[] Confusion
01[] Struggle Bug

TM Moves Dottler can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM17Light ScreenStatus30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM18ReflectStatus20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM19SafeguardStatus25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM41Helping HandStatus20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM44ImprisonStatus10Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM60Power SwapStatus10User and opponent swap Attack and Special Attack.
TM61Guard SwapStatus10User and opponent swap Defense and Special Defense.
TM70Trick RoomStatus5Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM71Wonder RoomStatus10Swaps every Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns.
TM72Magic RoomStatus10Suppresses the effects of held items for five turns.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM91Psychic TerrainStatus10Prevents priority moves from being used for 5 turns.

Dottler TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR11PsychicSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR18Leech LifePhysical12010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR25PsyshockSpecial12010010Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR34Future SightSpecial18010010Damage occurs 2 turns later.
TR38TrickStatus10010Swaps held items with the opponent.
TR40Skill SwapStatus10The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR49Calm MindStatus20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR61Bug BuzzSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR65Energy BallSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical1209015May cause flinching.
TR82Stored PowerSpecial3010010Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
TR83Ally SwitchStatus15User switches with opposite teammate.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.
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