Dottler
Dottler is a Bug/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0825 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Psychic |
| Species | Radome Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swarm 2. Compound Eyes Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0011 (Sword/Shield) 0015 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 117 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 335 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Sword | It barely moves, but it’s still alive. Hiding in its shell without food or water seems to have awakened its psychic powers. |
|---|---|
| Shield | As it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution. |
Moves learned by Dottler
Moves learnt by level up
Dottler learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic |  | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — |
| 1 | Reflect | Psychic | | — | — |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Dottler learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Dottler learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dottler gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | | 20 | 100 |
| Recover | Normal | | — | — |
| Sticky Web | Bug | | — | — |
| Supersonic | Normal | | — | 55 |
Move Tutor moves
Dottler can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding Force | Psychic | | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Dottler is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | | 120 | 100 |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | | — | — |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | | — | — |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 39 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | | — | — |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | | 50 | 100 |
| 60 | Power Swap | Psychic | | — | — |
| 61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | | — | — |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | | — | — |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | | — | — |
| 72 | Magic Room | Psychic | | — | — |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
| 91 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Dottler is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | | 90 | 100 |
| 18 | Leech Life | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 25 | Psyshock | Psychic | | 80 | 100 |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | | 80 | 100 |
| 34 | Future Sight | Psychic | | 120 | 100 |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | | — | 100 |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | | — | — |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | | — | — |
| 61 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | | 90 | 100 |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | | 80 | 90 |
| 82 | Stored Power | Psychic | | 20 | 100 |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | | — | — |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | | 80 | 100 |
Dottler sprites
| Type | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
— |
| Shiny | — | — |
Where to find Dottler
| Sword Shield |
Route 5, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Dottler questions
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Other languages
| English | Dottler |
|---|---|
| Japanese | レドームシ (Redōmushi) |
| German | Keradar |
| French | Coléodôme |
| Italian | Dottler |
| Spanish | Dottler |
| Korean | 레돔벌레 (redombeolle) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 天罩虫 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 天罩蟲 |
| English |
Radome Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | レドームポケモン |
| German | Radarkuppel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Radôme |
| Italian | Pokémon Radome |
| Spanish | Pokémon Radomo |
| Korean | 레이돔포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 天线罩宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 天線罩寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dot
- circular mark
- Doppler effect
- change in pitch caused by movement