Suction Cups prevents Roar and Whirlwind, giving Octillery a unique anti-switching niche with decent Sp.Atk at C-Tier in Ruby & Sapphire.
Ability 1Suction CupsAbility 1Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
480HP75Attack105Defense75Speed45Sp.Def75Sp.Atk105
Remoraid
Octillery
Weak to
Special
Attacker
45Speed · Slow

Is Octillery Good in Ruby & Sapphire Playthrough?

AbilitySuction Cups prevents forced switches. Trade-only in RS. Octillery has strong offense from both sides but the Speed is terrible. In Hoenn's speed-focused meta, getting outsped by everything limits how much damage you actually get to deal.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSGESEEGEEGEGGRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8OctilleryTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Strong

Octillery resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
You Win
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
TackleHardenRock ThrowRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.

You Win
Machop
Lv 17
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 18
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.

You Win
Magnemite
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomThunder ShockThunder Wave
Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSelf DestructSparkSonic Boom
Even
Magneton
Lv 23
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomShock WaveThunder Wave
Flannery
Gym 4
Strong

Octillery resists most of Flannery's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
FlamethrowerRock SlideLight ScreenSunny Day
Easy KO
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamFlailAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

Even
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreFacadeYawnFeint Attack
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 30
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFeint AttackFacadeEncore
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
Focus PunchSlack OffFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.

You Win
Swellow
Lv 31
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
You Win
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Even
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.

You Win
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
Levitate
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
You Win
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
Levitate
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Wallace
Gym 8
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 40
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
You Win
Whiscash
Lv 42
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
Even
Sealeo
Lv 40
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Seaking
Lv 42
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseRain DanceFury AttackHorn Drill
Risky
Milotic
Lv 43
Water
Marvel Scale
Water PulseTwisterRecoverIce Beam
Sidney
Elite Four
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.

You Win
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarTake DownSand AttackCrunch
Even
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Even
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
Risky
Sharpedo
Lv 48
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchSwaggerSurfSlash
Even
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceSnatchSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.

You Win
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
You Win
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Even
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallPsychicAttractFeint Attack
You Win
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicToxicSkill Swap
You Win
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamConfuse RayEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.

You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchHailIce Beam
Even
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamHailIce Ball
Even
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDiveHailBlizzard
You Win
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallCrunchHailIce Beam
Risky
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.

Even
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectCrunch
Even
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Take DownDragon BreathDragon DanceRefresh
Easy KO
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
DigDragon BreathFlySandstorm
Easy KO
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathSand Attack
Even
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawFlyCrunch
Steven
Champion
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.

You Win
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
You Win
Claydol
Lv 55
GroundPsychic
Levitate
ReflectLight ScreenAncient PowerEarthquake
You Win
Aggron
Lv 56
SteelRock
Sturdy
ThunderEarthquakeSolar BeamDragon Claw
You Win
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
Easy KO
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Water PulseAncient PowerAerial AceSlash
Even
Metagross
Lv 58
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
EarthquakePsychicMeteor MashHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Water
Tier
C

Octillery cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 25.

View Octillery locations

How to Get Octillery in Ruby & Sapphire

A traded Remoraid evolves into Octillery at level 25, the only route to the jet octopus here.

How to Obtain Octillery in RS

  1. Remoraid
    Step 1Obtain Remoraid
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Super rod · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in FireRed & LeafGreen via Super rod · Water Path, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Super rod · Route 44 · the Remoraid swarm on Route 44 that Fisher Wilton. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Good rod · Pokémon League. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Good rod · Route 212. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Super rod · Route 44 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Octillery
    Step 2Octillery ✓

How to Get Shiny Octillery in Ruby & Sapphire

Octillery never surfaces in Sapphire's seas, so hook a shiny in Emerald's Safari Zone South Extension and trade it back. See every game where Shiny Octillery can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Octillery in Ruby & SapphireNormal
Shiny Octillery in Ruby & Sapphire Shiny
Color ShiftRedtoBrown
Shiny TierA Tier Shiny

Shiny Octillery Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

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.

Octillery Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Octillery Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Octillery Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Octillery

Ludicolo
Ludicolo
WaterGrass
C
B
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
Vileplume
Vileplume
GrassPoison
C
Roselia
Roselia
GrassPoison
C

Octillery Evolutions

Octillery is what Remoraid becomes. Breed it for Remoraid eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. 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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Octillery
Water
HP
35
75+40
ATK
65
105+40
DEF
35
75+40
SP.ATK
65
105+40
SP.DEF
35
75+40
SPE
65
45-20
BST
300E-Tier
480C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Octillery to get Remoraid eggs easily using 58 partners from the Water 1 and Water 2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Haze, Octazooka and 4 more.

Egg Groups
Water 1Water 2
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertslowbroslowkingludicolodewgongcrawdaunt

RS Octillery Best Moveset

105 Sp. Atk fires MoveSurf, MoveIce Beam, and MoveFire Blast for wide coverage. AbilitySuction Cups prevents forced switches from MoveRoar and phazing. 45 Speed goes last against everything. Held ItemLeftovers sustains. Slow but powerful special attacker that stays in when others get roared out.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Tank
Ability
Suction Cups
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Octillery
Modest+SPA

Octillery best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • Ice Beam
  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • Thunder Wave

Moves List

Breeding opens up real options for Octillery. Aurora Beam and Haze come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Surf and Dive and coverage across 8 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Water Gun
C6010025Water
Lv 11
Constrict
—1010035Normal
Lv 22
Aurora Beam
—6510020Ice
Lv 22
Bubble Beam
C9710020Water
Lv 22
Psybeam
—6510020Psychic
Lv 25
Octazooka
—978510Water
Lv 38
Focus Energy
D——30Normal
Lv 54
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
Lv 70
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal

TM Moves

All 25 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractVerdanturf Townbadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14C120705Ice
TM09
Bullet SeedRoute 104
D1010030Grass
HM08
DiveMossdeep Citybadge 6
B9010010Water
TM32
Double TeamRoute 113badge 2
———15Normal
TM42C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire BlastLilycove Department Storebadge 5
C120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
B9510015Fire
TM10
Hidden PowerFortree Citybadge 3
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper BeamLilycove Department Storebadge 5
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice BeamAbandoned Shipbadge 2
B9510010Ice
TM17C——10Normal
TM29
PsychicMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
A9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain DanceAbandoned Shipnot until badge 7
C——5Water
TM44
RestLilycove Citybadge 5
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnFallarbor Townbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM43
Secret PowerRoute 111badge 3
—7010020Normal
TM36
Sludge BombDewford Townbadge 5
C9010010Poison
TM11
Sunny DayScorched Slabbadge 5
C——5Fire
HM03
SurfPetalburg Citybadge 5
B14210015Water
TM46
ThiefSlateport Citybadge 1
C6010025Dark
TM06
ToxicFiery Pathbadge 4
C—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulsePrize for defeating Wallacenot until badge 8
C9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallCave of Originnot until badge 7
B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aurora Beam
—6510020Ice
Egg
Haze
C——30Ice
Egg
Octazooka
—978510Water
Egg
Rock Blast
D259010Rock
Egg
Screech
D—8540Normal
Egg
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Egg
Thunder Wave
A—10020Electric

Tutor Moves

Octillery can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP75
C
Attack105
B
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk105
B
Sp. Def75
C
Speed45
D
Total480
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.9 m
Weight28.5 kg
Base XP168
Abilities
Suction Cups
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpA+1SpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire

Octillery Ruby & Sapphire Guide

  • No. Octillery isn't catchable in Ruby & Sapphire. Catch one in Emerald or LeafGreen, then trade it over.

Game Availability

Debuting in Gold & Silver, Octillery appears in 17 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.

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