blipbug
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Summary
Blipbug is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Bug
Abilities:
- Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
- Compound Eyes (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Pokémon's accuracy.
Physical Characteristics:
- Blipbug is a small, larva-like Pokémon with a predominantly blue body.
- It has a large head compared to its body, with two prominent black eyes.
- The top of its head is shaped like a brown beret or cap, which is adorned with a stripe pattern.
- It has small, yellow antennae and a yellow ring around its neck.
- Its body tapers down to a point without visible limbs.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Blipbug is known for being highly intelligent and curious, often seen studying its surroundings.
- It primarily inhabits forests and grasslands, where it can frequently be found searching for food.
- This Pokémon is particularly interested in observing other Pokémon and humans.
- It tends to be more focused on observation rather than engaging in battles.
In Battle:
- Blipbug is not known for its battle prowess, given its initial form's low stats.
- It relies on moves like Struggle Bug to defend itself and lower its opponents' Special Attack.
- As a Bug-type, it is strong against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types but weak against Fire, Flying, and Rock types.
- Its evolution line becomes more formidable, especially after evolving into Orbeetle.
Evolution:
- Blipbug evolves into Dottler starting at level 10.
- Dottler then evolves into Orbeetle starting at level 30, which gains the additional Psychic type.
Interesting Facts:
- Blipbug's design and behavior are inspired by a combination of larva and nerdy, intellectual themes.
- Its large eyes and head suggest a focus on observation and learning, akin to a student or scholar.
- In the Pokémon Sword and Shield games, Blipbug is one of the early-route Pokémon, similar to Caterpie and Weedle in earlier generations.
- Despite its initial frailness, its final evolution, Orbeetle, is known for its psychic abilities and strategic prowess in battles.
Pokémon Sprites
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Evolution Chain
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Flavor Text Entries
- Sword: A constant collector of information, this Pokémon is very smart. Very strong is what it isn’t.
- Shield: Often found in gardens, this Pokémon has hairs on its body that it uses to assess its surroundings.