dottler
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Summary
Dottler is a Bug/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Bug / Psychic
Abilities:
- Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
- Compound Eyes: Increases the Pokémon's accuracy.
- Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Can anticipate an ally's attack and dodge it.
Physical Characteristics:
- Dottler is a small, dome-shaped Pokémon covered with a hard, crystalline shell that is primarily yellow with a grid-like pattern of black lines.
- It has large, round eyes with light blue irises and darker blue pupils.
- Its shell is segmented into hexagonal sections, giving it a distinct geometric appearance.
- Underneath the shell, it has a small black body with stubby limbs.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Dottler is known for its meditative nature, often found in a state of deep concentration as it uses its psychic powers.
- It is usually located in forests or grasslands, where it can camouflage among the foliage with its patterned shell.
- This Pokémon prefers quiet, undisturbed environments where it can safely develop its abilities.
In Battle:
- Dottler excels in defensive strategies, often utilizing moves to protect itself and support its allies.
- Notable moves include Reflect, Light Screen, and Struggle Bug, which can bolster its team’s defenses while weakening opponents.
- It has a particular advantage against Fighting, Grass, and Psychic-type Pokémon due to its unique typing.
- However, it is vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.
Evolution:
- Dottler evolves from Blipbug starting at level 10.
- It evolves into Orbeetle starting at level 30.
Interesting Facts:
- Dottler's design is reminiscent of a radar dish, which ties into its psychic abilities to sense and react to its surroundings.
- Its ability to create a shield-like barrier reflects its defensive capabilities and its role as a protector within its evolutionary line.
- It is based on a ladybug and a radar dish, combining natural and technological elements in its design.
This comprehensive summary of Dottler encapsulates its unique attributes and role within the Pokémon world, highlighting its defensive prowess and evolutionary journey.
Pokémon Sprites
Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 0: Confusion
- Level 0: Light Screen
- Level 0: Reflect
- Level 1: Struggle Bug
TM/HM
- Solar Beam
- Psychic
- Leech Life
- Rest
- Substitute
- Snore
- Protect
- Endure
- Attract
- Sleep Talk
- Safeguard
- Shadow Ball
- Future Sight
- Facade
- Helping Hand
- Trick
- Skill Swap
- Imprison
- Iron Defense
- Calm Mind
- Payback
- Power Swap
- Guard Swap
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Zen Headbutt
- Trick Room
- Wonder Room
- Psyshock
- Magic Room
- Round
- Stored Power
- Ally Switch
- Psychic Terrain
- Body Press
Breeding
Tutor
Other
Flavor Text 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.
Pokedex
Cards
Created by Unknown for the Unknown Set set.
Created by Haru Akasaka for the Unknown Set set.
Created by Tetsu Kayama for the Unknown Set set.
Created by Misa Tsutsui for the Unknown Set set.
Created by Kyoko Umemoto for the Unknown Set set.
Created by Tetsuya Koizumi for the Unknown Set set.
Created by Midori Harada for the Unknown Set set.