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 has a tendency to want to be in holes. It prefers rock crags or pots and sprays ink from them before attacking.
It traps enemies with its suction-cupped tentacles, then smashes them with its rock-hard head.
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). 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Octillery to get Remoraid eggs easily using 74 partners from the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Flail, Haze and 3 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 12 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
Easy grab on Octillery with high spawn rates across 12 locations in early-game fishing spots. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Octillery in Sword & Shield
The path to Octillery starts with Remoraid at Lv. 7-48 via fishing, surfing, and more encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RemoraidEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordSuper RodLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldSuper RodLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterEASYFields of HonorShieldSuper RodLv.13-1840%EarlyEASYFields of HonorSwordSuper RodLv.13-1840%EarlyCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSuper RodLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSuper RodLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveEASYWorkout SeaShieldSuper RodLv.43-4840%LateWaterEASYWorkout SeaSwordSuper RodLv.43-4840%LateWaterEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveOvercastEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveOvercastEASYRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingShieldOverworldLv.39-4315%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingSwordOverworldLv.39-4315%LateRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveSandstormCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveRainingCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveSandstormCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveRainingCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveNormal WeatherHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveThunderstormHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveIntense SunHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveThunderstormHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveIntense SunHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveHeavy FogHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveHeavy Fog- Step 2Octillery ✓CHALLENGINGFields of HonorShieldSuper RodLv.13-1810%EarlyCHALLENGINGFields of HonorSwordSuper RodLv.13-1810%EarlyEASYRoute 9SwordSuper RodLv.38-4260%LateRouteEASYRoute 9ShieldSuper RodLv.38-4260%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9SwordGrassLv.38-4230%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 9ShieldGrassLv.38-4230%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldSuper RodLv.35-4025%LateMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordSuper RodLv.35-4025%LateEASYRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordOverworldLv.39-4324%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldOverworldLv.39-4324%LateRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordSuper RodLv.43-4810%LateWaterCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldSuper RodLv.43-4810%LateWateror 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 mixed attacker — base 105 Attack and 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