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Orbeetle (Japanese: イオルブ, HepburnIorubu) is a bug/psychic-type introduced in Generation VIII. It has a Gigantamax form known as Gigantamax Orbeetle. It is Blipbug's final form.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Orbeetle is a small Pokémon resembling a bipedal ladybug with two arms and legs. Its head is white, with a black ridged marking running down the top to its red insect mouth. Its eyes are light blue with concentric white circles in them to give them a hypnotic appearance, and a thin red marking runs under them to join the mouth. Two long yellow hairs that resemble eyebrows or eyelashes border the top of each eye. A red shell protrudes from the back of the head, divided down the middle and connected to the head by a black marking that surrounds the head. Seven blue dots appear on this shell. Its body is small and thin, with larger segments where the arms and legs emerge and a red triangle-shaped segment at the very bottom of the larger bottom segment. Its arms are thin and its hands have two long digits with claws at the ends, and its legs are thin with larger segments at the "knees" from which triangle-shaped yellow feet protrude.

As Gigantamax Orbeetle, its shell grows much larger and now resembles a UFO. Yellow lights can be seen on the bottom of its shell surrounding a large beam. There are now far more blue dots on the top of its shell, and the original dots have become light blue domes resembling its eyes.

Behavior[]

Orbeetle is well known for possessing high amounts of intelligence, which is shown in its huge brain mass. It releases psychic energy to observe its environment, including those six miles away. As soon as they sense danger, they will begin formulating a plan of attack. By the time enemies actually arrive, Orbeetle will have prepared an impenetrable strategy for victory. Orbeetle are also believed to be able to influence the minds of others that are near them. It is said that these Pokémon remember those who had terrorized them as Blipbug and Dottler, and will use their immense intelligence in order to concoct ways to torment them in turn. If a person is ever faced with a problem that seems specifically designed to ruin their day, it is thought that may have unknowingly angered a Blipbug some time in the past.

Gigantamax[]

After absorbing Gigantamax energy, Orbeetle has greatly increased its intellect and brain size.

Abilities[]

Orbeetle's abilities are Swarm, Frisk and Telepathy. Swarm will power up its bug moves if it has low HP. Frisk allows it to see the opponent's held items. Telepathy allows it to evade moves used by allies. This ties in well with its powerful psychic abilities, which range from being able see far away places, to brainwashing entire populations when Gigantamaxed.

Via the use of its signature Gigantamax move, G-Max Gravitas, it can also control gravity.

Game info[]

Evolution[]

It evolves from Dottler starting at level 30.

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, Slumbering Weald

Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch
Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove (Gigantamax), evolve Dottler

Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sword

    It's famous for its high level of intelligence, and the large size of its brain is proof that it also possesses immense psychic power.
    Gigantamax: Its brain has grown to a gargantuan size, as has the rest of its body. This Pokémon's intellect and psychic abilities are overpowering.

  • Shield

    It emits psychic energy to observe and study what's around it and what's around it can include things over six miles away.
    Gigantamax: If it were to utilize every last bit of its power, it could control the minds of every living being in its vicinity.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
45
Defense
110
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
90
Total
307

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Reflect Type Psychic Status 100% 20
1 Light Screen Type Psychic Status 100% 30
1 Confusion Type Psychic Special 50 100% 25
1 Struggle Bug Type Bug Special 50 100% 20
4 Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
8 Magic Coat Type Psychic Status 100% 15
12 Agility Type Psychic Status 100% 30
16 Psybeam Type Psychic Special 65 100% 20
20 Hypnosis Type Psychic Status 60% 20
24 Ally Switch Type Psychic Status 100% 15
28 Bug Buzz Type Bug Special 90 100% 10
32 Mirror Coat Type Psychic Special ? 100% 20
36 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
40 After You Type Normal Status 100% 15
44 Calm Mind Type Psychic Status 100% 20
48 Psychic Terrain Type Psychic 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 TM[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM11 Solar Beam Type Grass Special 120 100% 10
TM17 Light Screen Type Psychic Status 100% 30
TM18 Reflect Type Psychic Status 100% 20
TM19 Safeguard Type Normal Status 100% 25
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM28 Giga Drain Type Grass Special 75 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM41 Helping Hand Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM44 Imprison Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM56 U-turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM57 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM60 Power Swap Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM61 Guard Swap Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM69 Psycho Cut Type Psychic Physical 70 100% 20
TM70 Trick Room Type Psychic Status 100% 5
TM71 Wonder Room Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM72 Magic Room Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM91 Psychic Terrain Type Psychic 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 Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TR12 Agility Type Psychic Status 100% 30
TR18 Leech Life Type Bug Physical 80 100% 10
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR25 Psyshock Type Psychic Special 80 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR29 Baton Pass Type Normal Status 100% 40
TR33 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TR34 Future Sight Type Psychic Special 120 100% 10
TR38 Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TR40 Skill Swap Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TR46 Iron Defense Type Steel Status 100% 15
TR49 Calm Mind Type Psychic Status 100% 20
TR61 Bug Buzz Type Bug Special 90 100% 15
TR65 Energy Ball Type Grass Special 90 100% 10
TR69 Zen Headbutt Type Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
TR82 Stored Power Type Psychic Special 20 100% 10
TR83 Ally Switch Type Psychic Status 100% 15
TR99 Body Press Type Fighting 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[]

To see the Egg Moves that Orbeetle can learn, refer to Blipbug.


By tutoring[]

Orbeetle learns no moves via tutoring.


Sprites[]

Trivia[]

  • Orbeetle, alongside its pre evolved form Dottler, is the only Pokémon with the unique Bug/Psychic typing.
  • It can use its Psychic powers to Levitate, but it does not have access to the ability. This allows it to fly without using its wings.
  • It is possible to mistake the dome like structures on its head as its body.
  • Swarm is not really beneficial to Orbeetle, since it only learns 2 bug moves via level up, and 2 others via TMs and TRs.
  • Only Bug Buzz is remotely useful with this ability, since U-Turn and Leech Life run off its poor Attack stat (45), while Struggle Bug has low base power of 50.
  • Out of all Gigantamex Pokémon, Orbeetle and Corviknight are the smallest at 45 feet and 11 inches.

Origin[]

It resembles a ladybug. Its species name may suggest it is based on the coccinella septempunctata, a species of lady beetle native to Europe. It also has characteristics of extraterrestrials and flying saucers. Its Psychic type could reference how some aliens in various media are able to use telekinesis to battle or abduct people. Taking from its previous evolutions being based on nerds and scientists, it may also be based on a mad scientist. As it's the first fully-evolved Bug/Psychic type Pokémon, it may possibly be a reference to Psycho Mantis, a boss from the 1998 Konami game Metal Gear Solid with an insect-based codename and psychic powers. Orbeetle's idle pose (legs straight down, arms stretched out at acute angles from its body) resembles Mantis's idle pose somewhat.

Its Gigantamax form resembles a flying saucer even more, furthering its possible extraterrestrial design inspiration. Its increase in brain power and vicious nature stated in its Pokédex entries may take inspiration from super-villains who often take over the world by brain-washing entire populations.

Etymology[]

Orbeetle comes from the words "orbital", "orb" (a circle or sphere, referring to its shape), and "beetle".

Iorubu comes from Io (a moon of Jupiter, connecting to its space theme, "ee-oh" being the Japanese pronunciation), "orb" (from its circular shape or possibly from orbit), and possibly "ruby" (from its red color). It may also incorporate eol (Irish Gaelic for "knowledge", as Ireland was formerly a territory of the UK) or 夜 (yoru, Japanese for "night," as most celestial bodies are only visible from Earth at night).

Gallery[]

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