Orbeetle 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.
- Frisk: Reveals the opponent's held item when Orbeetle enters the battle.
- Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Anticipates an ally's attack and avoids it in double battles.
Physical Characteristics:
- Orbeetle has a round, beetle-like body with a predominantly red and black color scheme.
- Its large, domed head resembles a ladybug shell with seven black spots.
- The body is small and blue, with six legs and two small arms.
- Its eyes are yellow with black pupils, and it has a small mouth.
- It levitates using psychic powers, giving it a hovering appearance.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Orbeetle is known for its high intelligence and is often found in forests and grasslands.
- It uses its psychic powers to gather information about its surroundings and potential threats.
- Prefers to observe rather than engage, often floating above to analyze situations.
- Known to form symbiotic relationships with trainers who are intellectually compatible.
In Battle:
- Orbeetle is a strategic and defensive Pokémon, excelling in support roles.
- With high Special Defense and Defense stats, it can endure many hits.
- Notable moves include Psychic, Bug Buzz, and Reflect, which enhance its supportive capabilities.
- It can set up dual screens (Reflect and Light Screen) to protect its team.
- Strong against Fighting, Grass, and Psychic types but weak against Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark types.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Dottler starting at level 30.
- Dottler evolves from Blipbug starting at level 10.
Interesting Facts:
- Orbeetle is known as the "Seven Spot Pokémon" due to the seven spots on its shell.
- Its design is inspired by ladybugs and UFOs, highlighting its psychic abilities and alien-like appearance.
- In its Gigantamax form, Orbeetle's body and head expand dramatically, resembling a flying saucer.
- Orbeetle's Gigantamax form has a unique move called G-Max Gravitas, which increases gravity's effect on the battlefield.
- Its intelligence is said to be comparable to that of a supercomputer, capable of complex calculations and strategies.