Sp. Def and Defense carry most of Dewpider's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Def EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It forms a water bubble at the rear of its body and then covers its head with it. Meeting another Dewpider means comparing water-bubble sizes.
Dewpider normally lives underwater. When it comes onto land in search of food, it takes water with it in the form of a bubble on its head.
Dewpider's Water/Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Flying, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Dewpider with Thunderbolt (218-257%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (120-142%).
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewpider View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x218-257%KO Volt Switch 2x170-200%KO Shadow Ball64-76% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewpider View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x120-142%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dewpider View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x175-206%KO Electroweb 2x137-162%KO Thunderbolt 2x225-265%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewpider View Staraptor builds →Close Combat65-77% U Turn77-90% Double Edge197-231%KO | ||
One evolution ahead. Dewpider grows into Araquanid through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 185 total stats over Dewpider. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Dewpider easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups.
You commit to a move every time Dewpider comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Waterbubble adds to that. Spread EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Dewpider best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Endeavor
- Sticky Web
- Endure
- Pounce
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Dewpider. TMs unlock Dark and Normal coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Bug Buzz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Power Split and Spit Up from the egg pool give Dewpider something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Aurora Beam and Power Split from the egg pool give Dewpider something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Aurora Beam and Power Split from the egg pool give Dewpider something extra.
Dewpider doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 40 locations. Dewpider's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Dewpider in Sword & Shield
40 spots to find Dewpider at Lv. 16-65 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shield and Sword versions, so filter by your copy below.
Dewpider is available from early-game water routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Dewpider in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
8 surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 14-17 for Dewpider across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Dewpider's scattered across 8 spots in early-game water routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Dewpider in Sun & Moon
surfing and walking encounters for Dewpider across 8 spots at Lv. 14-17. The catch is that Moon and Sun don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Get Dewpider to Araquanid at level 22. At 269 BST, Dewpider is just the starting point.
Level 22 gets you Araquanid. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Dewpider through the first few routes without issues. 269 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Araquanid as fast as you can.
Limited availability for Dewpider. 4 games total. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet. Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Sun & Moon are the most recent.
Dewpider joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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