Dottler #0825
The data on this page are from The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield), the most recent appearance of Dottler. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | BugPsychic |
| Abilities | Swarm - Ability 1 Compound Eyes - Ability 2 Telepathy - Hidden |
| Classification | The Radome Pokémon |
| National ID | #0825 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 50 | 110—157 | |||
| Attack | 35 | 36—78 | 40—87 | 44—95 | |
| Defense | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Sp. Attack | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Sp. Defense | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Speed | 30 | 31—73 | 35—82 | 38—90 | |
| Total | 335 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Sp. Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 117 |
| Catch Rate | 120 |
| Catch Chance | ~24.92% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Dottler via level-up in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | 50 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| 1 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Confusion | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
Learnset via Evolution
The following moves are learned by Dottler upon evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Dottler as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Web | — | — | Bug | Stat. |
| Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| Infestation | 20 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| Recover | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Dottler as Tutor Moves in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding Force | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Dottler via TM in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM011 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM011 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM017 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM018 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM018 | Leech Life | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM019 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM031 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM034 | Future Sight | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM038 | Trick | — | 100 | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM040 | Skill Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM041 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM044 | Imprison | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM046 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| TM049 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM057 | Payback | 50 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM060 | Power Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM061 | Guard Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM061 | Bug Buzz | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM065 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM069 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM070 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM071 | Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM072 | Magic Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM082 | Stored Power | 20 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM083 | Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM091 | Psychic Terrain | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM099 | Body Press | 80 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
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Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite


