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.
Octillery grabs onto its foe using its tentacles. This Pokémon tries to immobilize it before delivering the finishing blow. If the foe turns out to be too strong, Octillery spews ink to escape.
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 11 more.
Octillery runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Razorclaw brings extra utility. Sniper supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Octillery Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Focus Energy
- Hydro Pump
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Finding Octillery at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in late-game fishing spots, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Octillery in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Remoraid is your first catch on the way to Octillery. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 25-40 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RemoraidEFFORTLESSBattle ResortAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-3595%MidFacilityEFFORTLESSBattle ResortOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-3595%MidFacilityHARDBattle ResortAlpha SapphireGood RodLv.255%MidFacilityHARDBattle ResortOmega RubyGood RodLv.255%MidFacility
Step 2Octillery ✓EXTREMEBattle ResortOmega RubySuper RodLv.405%LateFacilityEXTREMEBattle ResortAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.405%LateFacilityor 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