Octillery is a Water-type from Gen 2. Only weak to Electric and Grass. 105 base Attack is its best stat. Known as the Jet Pokemon. It works well under Trick Room.
Nothing fancy in Octillery's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It lives in the gaps of boulders and in holes on the seafloor. Its suction cups grip prey tightly.
It obscures its foe’s vision by spitting a cloud of black ink. It makes its nest among boulders.
Octillery Weakness
GoodOctillery is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Octillery can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Octillery is what Remoraid becomes. Breed it for Remoraid eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Remoraid pushed Octillery to 480 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Octillery to get Remoraid eggs easily from the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Aurora Beam, Entrainment and 10 more.
Octillery runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Wide Lens brings extra utility. Sniper supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Octillery Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Hydro Pump
- Focus Energy
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Octillery cleanly, with Water Spout and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Octillery is available from mid-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 22 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Octillery in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Remoraid is your first catch on the way to Octillery. You'll find fishing and walking encounters from Lv. 10-55 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RemoraidEASYPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYPastoria CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYPokémon LeagueBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyEASYPokémon LeagueShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyEASYRoute 213Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 213Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 222Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 222Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 223Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 223Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 224Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 230Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYSunyshore CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCity
Step 2Octillery ✓EASYPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYPastoria CityShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYPokémon LeagueShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidEASYPokémon LeagueBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidEASYRoute 213Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 213Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 222Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 222Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 224Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 224Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYSunyshore CityShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEXTREMERoute 223Shining PearlSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteEXTREMERoute 223Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteEXTREMERoute 230Shining PearlSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteEXTREMERoute 230Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires Waterfallor evolve from Remoraid (Step 1)
Octillery works as an attacker with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 105 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Remoraid evolves into Octillery at level 25. Octillery is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Suction Cups is the go-to ability for Octillery. It prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves. Its hidden ability Moody can work in specific setups. Sniper is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Octillery is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Octillery appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Octillery appears in 17 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A