Dottler (Japanese: レドームシ, Hepburn: Redoomushi) (DOT-ler[1]) is a bug/psychic-type introduced in Generation VIII, and the evolved form of Blipbug.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Dottler is a small dome-shaped Pokémon. Its yellow shell is large and shaped like a geometric solid with triangular flat faces. Blue dots appear where the triangles meet. Its orange head can be seen from an opening at the base of the shell, as well as two flat blue feet. Its large, light blue eyes are rimmed by darker orange markings shaped like glasses, and two blue hairs similar to Blipbug's protrude from each side of its face.
Behavior[]
Though Blipbug are already skittish Pokémon that spend most of their time in hiding, Dottler take this secrecy even further.Dottler remains stationary awaiting evolution most of the time, using its psychic powers only when necessary.When they sense something abnormal, their dots will begin to blink; this blinking will become faster as enemies approach, and more erratic when Dottler sense especially powerful enemies. If predators do manage to locate them, Dottler will release a burst of psychic energy to stun them before attempting to make their (sluggish) getaways. The longer Dottler go without food or water, the stronger their psychic abilities and thus their detection systems become. In fact, these Pokémon do not eat at all in order to maximize their psychic conditioning and thus hasten their evolutions.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Route 5, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch |
Common |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
It barely moves, but it's still alive. Hiding in its shell without food or water seems to have awakened its psychic powers.
- Shield
As it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution.
Evolution[]
It evolves from Blipbug starting at level 10 and evolves into Orbeetle starting at level 30.
Stats[]
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| Speed | |
| Total | 335
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Evo | Reflect | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Evo | Light Screen |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| Evo | Confusion |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Reflect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Light Screen |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Confusion |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | 
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | 
|
Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Light Screen |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TM18 | Reflect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM19 | Safeguard | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 25 |
| TM21 | Rest |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM41 | Helping Hand |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Imprison |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM57 | Payback | 
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Power Swap |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM61 | Guard Swap |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Trick Room |
|
Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM71 | Wonder Room |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM72 | Magic Room |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | Round |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM91 | Psychic Terrain |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR11 | Psychic |
|
Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR18 | Leech Life |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR25 | Psyshock |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | 
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR34 | Future Sight |
|
Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TR38 | Trick |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR40 | Skill Swap |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR49 | Calm Mind |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz |
|
Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR65 | Energy Ball |
|
Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt |
|
Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TR82 | Stored Power |
|
Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TR83 | Ally Switch |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR99 | Body Press | 
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
By tutoring[]
| Dottler learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Dottler is the first Pokémon who can learn three moves at once after evolving.
Origin[]
Dottler is based on a ladybug pupa or a standard bug cocoon mixed with a radome. Its eyes (which resemble glasses) and its face feelers (which resemble a moustache) may take inspiration from stereotypical scientists.
Etymology[]
Dottler comes from the words dot (as in a radar dot or the dots ladybugs have) and Doppler radar.
Redōmushi comes from radome and 虫 (mushi, bug).
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 145. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.