Stats & Training
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 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
Octillery is weak to Electric and Grass. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x45-55% Absorb 2x14-18% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x35-43% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x24-31% Absorb 2x14-18% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x46-56% Absorb 2x19-22% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x31-39% Absorb 2x19-22% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x41-50% Vine Whip 2x31-39% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x32-39% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x36-43% Razor Leaf 2x32-39% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x43-51% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Octillery View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 2x52-62% Mega Drain 2x29-35% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x69-82% Volt Switch 2x56-66% Spark 2x42-49% Charge Beam 2x42-49% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x73-86% Magical Leaf 2x58-69% Mega Drain 2x38-46% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x67-79% Razor Leaf 2x42-49% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-84% Volt Switch 2x55-65% Spark 2x41-49% Charge Beam 2x41-49% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x73-87% Magical Leaf 2x58-68% Mega Drain 2x39-46% Absorb 2x21-25% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x65-77% Razor Leaf 2x41-49% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Volt Switch 2x57-68% Spark 2x44-53% Charge Beam 2x42-50% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Tropius builds →Leaf Tornado 2x50-59% Magical Leaf 2x47-56% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x75-88% Magical Leaf 2x60-71% Mega Drain 2x42-50% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Gloom builds →Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x86-101%KO Thunderbolt 2x71-84% Discharge 2x63-75% Volt Switch 2x56-66% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x90-106%KO Energy Ball 2x67-79% Leaf Tornado 2x50-60% Magical Leaf 2x46-55% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x116-137%KO Petal Blizzard 2x60-71% Energy Ball 2x88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x73-86% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x103-121%KO Energy Ball 2x76-90% Giga Drain 2x65-77% Mega Drain 2x35-42% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x60-71% Giga Drain 2x50-60% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x84-99% Thunderbolt 2x69-82% Discharge 2x62-73% Volt Switch 2x55-65% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Energy Ball 2x65-78% Leaf Tornado 2x49-58% Magical Leaf 2x45-54% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x114-134%KO Petal Blizzard 2x58-69% Energy Ball 2x86-101%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x99-117%KO Energy Ball 2x75-88% Giga Drain 2x64-76% Mega Drain 2x35-41% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x77-91% Energy Ball 2x58-69% Giga Drain 2x49-58% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Octillery with Leaf Storm (100-118%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Octillery for 84-99%. Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 94-110%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave15-18% Thunderbolt 2x84-99% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball28-33% Thunderbolt 2x94-110%KO Volt Switch 2x73-86% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Octillery View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb63-74% Giga Drain 2x105-123%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Octillery is what Remoraid becomes. Breed it for Remoraid eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Octillery to get Remoraid eggs easily using 87 partners from the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Aurora Beam, Entrainment and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Octillery Best Moveset
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
Octillery best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Focus Energy
- Hydro Pump
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Octillery in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 RemoraidBattle ResortAlpha SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-35 Facility95%MidBattle ResortOmega RubySuper Rod Lv.30-35 Facility95%MidBattle ResortAlpha SapphireGood Rod Lv.25 Facility5%MidBattle ResortOmega RubyGood Rod Lv.25 Facility5%Mid
Step 2Octillery ✓Battle ResortOmega RubySuper Rod Lv.40 Facility5%LateBattle ResortAlpha SapphireSuper Rod Lv.40 Facility5%Lateor evolve from Remoraid (Step 1)
Octillery Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Octillery works as an attacker with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Energy Ball with Razorclaw is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Energy Ball, Focusenergy, Hydro Pump, and Fire Blast. Energy Ball leads at 20% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Octillery appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
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
Winds & Waves