Blipbug sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Orbeetle as fast as possible. Known as the Larva Pokemon. Part of the Gen 8 roster.
You won't find a real weakness in Blipbug's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Larva Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A constant collector of information, this Pokémon is very smart. Very strong is what it isn’t.
Often found in gardens, this Pokémon has hairs on its body that it uses to assess its surroundings.
Blipbug Weakness
AvgBlipbug is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Blipbug's special bulk (base 45 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Blipbug kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Dottler all the way to Orbeetle. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 325 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Blipbug easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
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A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Struggle Bug for Blipbug, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Blipbug is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 114 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Blipbug's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 114 walking spots at Lv. 2-48 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
At 180 BST, Blipbug is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dottler before bringing it to any serious fight.
Blipbug evolves into Dottler at level 10. Blipbug is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Blipbug. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Compound Eyes is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Blipbug is leaning toward the special side (base 25 Sp. Atk). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Blipbug can be found in Sword & Shield.
Since Sword & Shield, Blipbug has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Blipbug has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A