What is Dottler's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Dottler's maximum CP is 1,178 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Dottler good in Pokémon GO?

Dottler has 87 Attack, 157 Defense, and 137 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Dottler be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Dottler is not yet available.

Home› Pokédex› Galar› Dottler

←

Blipbug Orbeetle

→

Hundo CP Values

⚔️

Raids

Lv. 20

542 - 588 CP

🌤️

Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

678 - 735 CP

⭐

Max CP

Lv. 50

1,167 CP

🥚

Eggs

Lv. 20

542 - 588 CP

🔬

Research

Lv. 15

406 - 441 CP

Shiny not yet available

Dottler

#825 · Galar

BugPsychic

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 87

Defense 157

Stamina 137

Total: 381

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,178
Generation	Galar (Gen 8)
Buddy Distance	1km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Dottler

Dottler is a Bug/Psychic-type Pokémon from Galar (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,178 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Dottler has base stats of 87 Attack, 157 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 381.

Dottler can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta.

In Rainy weather, Dottler receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Dottler is 1km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Blipbug

#824

→

🍬 25

Dottler

#825

→

🍬 100

Orbeetle

#826

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Struggle Bug	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Confusion STAB	Psychic	20	+15	12.5	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Bug Buzz STAB	Bug	90	-50	-	90	-60
Psychic STAB	Psychic	90	-55	-	90	-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Dottler takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Ghost 1.6×

Dark 1.6×

Resistances

Dottler takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.391×

Ground 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Dottler

Top Pokémon to use when battling Dottler in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
6	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
7	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
8	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041

🏆 Dottler PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,167

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,167

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Dottler IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	882	441	588	735	1,030	1,167
98% (15/15/14)	880	440	586	733	1,026	1,164
96% (15/14/15)	880	440	586	733	1,027	1,164
93% (14/14/14)	868	434	579	724	1,013	1,149
91% (15/13/13)	872	436	581	726	1,017	1,153
87% (13/13/13)	854	427	569	712	997	1,130
82% (12/12/12)	841	420	560	700	981	1,112
80% (10/15/15)	839	419	559	699	979	1,110
67% (10/10/10)	813	406	542	678	949	1,076
0% (0/0/0)	683	341	455	569	796	903

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Dottler with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,167 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,030 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	542 - 588 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	678 - 735 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	542 - 588 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	406 - 441 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Dottler with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	14	26	1,030
2	1,030	27	1,030
3	1,030	28	1,030
4	1,030	29	1,030
5	138	30	882
6	1,030	31	1,030
7	1,030	32	1,030
8	1,030	33	1,030
9	1,030	34	1,030
10	294	35	956
11	1,030	36	1,030
12	1,030	37	1,030
13	1,030	38	1,030
14	1,030	39	1,030
15	441	40	1,030
16	1,030	41	1,030
17	1,030	42	1,030
18	1,030	43	1,030
19	1,030	44	1,030
20	588	45	1,101
21	1,030	46	1,030
22	1,030	47	1,030
23	1,030	48	1,030
24	1,030	49	1,030
25	735	50	1,167

📖 Complete Dottler Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Dottler (#825) is a Bug/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,178 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Dottler has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Dottler in 2026.

📊 Dottler Stats Analysis

Dottler's Attack stat is 87 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Dottler may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 157 Defense (Good) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 381. Trainers should be mindful of Dottler's limited bulk. Compared to other Bug-type Pokémon, Dottler's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Dottler Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Dottler depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Struggle Bug (Fast) with Bug Buzz (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Dottler has 2 Fast Attacks and 2 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Dottler PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Dottler can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Bug/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Ground, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Flying, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Dottler faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Dottler Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Dottler's effectiveness depends on its typing and 87 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Dottler use Fire, Flying-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Dottler in Pokémon GO

Dottler can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Dottler Evolution Guide

Dottler is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Blipbug (#824)
Dottler (#825) ← current — 25 Candy
Orbeetle (#826) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Dottler in Pokémon GO

Shiny Dottler is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Dottler gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (678 - 735 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Dottler

Q: What is Dottler's max CP?
A: 1,167 CP at Level 50, or 1,030 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Dottler good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Dottler be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Dottler weak to?
A: Fire, Flying, Rock, Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Bug Bug-Type Psychic Psychic-Type 🗺️ Galar 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.