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Orbeetle
Seven Spot Pokémon |
イオルブ
Eolb |
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#826 |
Orbeetle |
Gigantamax Orbeetle |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Swarm or Frisk |
Telepathy
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
1'04" |
0.4 m |
Orbeetle |
45'11" |
14.0 m |
Gigantamax Orbeetle |
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Weight
89.9 lbs. |
40.8 kg |
Orbeetle |
??? lbs. |
??? kg |
Gigantamax Orbeetle |
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
3
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Orbeetle (Japanese: イオルブ Eolb) is a dual-type Bug/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves from Dottler starting at level 30. It is the final form of Blipbug.
Orbeetle has a Gigantamax form.
Biology
Orbeetle is a beetle-like Pokémon with a large head that resembles the body of a ladybug. The shell is red with seven black spots and a black underside. Its face is black and white with yellow antennae that resemble eyebrows and blue eyes with white rings. Its actual body is much smaller. It is mostly black with thin limbs and sharp yellow legs. Its arms have two claws and its feet are pointed.
Orbeetle are famous for their large brains and high intelligence. Its large brain is proof of the immense psychic power it possesses. Orbeetle emits its psychic powers to study and observe its surroundings, including objects over six miles away. Because of their power, Orbeetle rarely use their wings to fly, but use their psychic powers to lift their entire bodies, much like Alakazam.
As Gigantamax Orbeetle, its body and brain drastically increase in size to resemble a flying saucer. Its wings disappear when in this form. The black spot on its head changes to become blue with white rings. Underneath the brain is five yellow half-orbs, each having three blue rings that split the orb into three, with a fourth black circle underneath it. At the center is a blue half-orb connected by nine blue lines. The orb shines a bright light that can move around similar to a flying saucer. Three red clouds float underneath the blue orb. The rest of Orbeetle's body is infused into a black orb with blue lines. These lines connect to blue half circles which are connected to the head, arms, and legs.
As a result of Gigantamaxing, its psychic power and intelligence have become overwhelming. Should Gigantamax Orbeetle use a slight bit of power it has, it can control the minds of every living being within the vicinity.
Gigantamax Orbeetle is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Gravitas.
In the anime
Major appearances
Minor appearances
Orbeetle debuted in Getting More Than You Battled For!, where it was seen in the intro segment.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A Gigantamaxed Orbeetle first appeared in a fantasy as a silhouette in PASS06.
In the TCG
- Main article: Orbeetle (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Galar
#012 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #016 |
Sword |
It's famous for its high level of intelligence, and the large size of its brain is proof that it also possesses immense psychic power. |
Shield |
It emits psychic energy to observe and study what's around it—and what's around it can include things over six miles away. |
Gigantamax Orbeetle |
Sword |
Its brain has grown to a gargantuan size, as has the rest of its body. This Pokémon's intellect and psychic abilities are overpowering. |
Shield |
If it were to utilize every last bit of its power, it could control the minds of every living being in its vicinity. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, Slumbering Weald, Dappled Grove
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Dappled Grove, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle) Gigantamax Factor |
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Expansion Pass |
Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Gigantamax Factor |
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In events
Wild Area News
Sh |
Wild Area News |
Yes |
40, 50, 60 |
February 7 to 16, 2020 |
Sh |
Wild Area News |
No |
30, 40, 50, 60 |
February 16 to March 8, 2020 |
Sh |
Wild Area News |
Yes |
30, 40, 50, 60 |
February 16 to March 8, 2020 |
Sh |
Wild Area News |
Yes |
30, 40, 50, 60 |
February 27 to March 1, 2020 |
Sh |
Wild Area News |
Yes |
30, 40 |
June 2 to 29, 2020 |
Sh |
Wild Area News |
Yes |
40 |
June 17 to 28, 2020 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Sword |
Shield |
Psychic Seed (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Defense:
110
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103 - 178 |
202 - 350 |
Sp. Atk:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Def:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Speed:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Total:
505
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
1 |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Struggle Bug |
Bug |
Special |
50 |
100% |
20 |
4 |
Confuse Ray |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
8 |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
16 |
Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Hypnosis |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
60% |
20 |
24 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
28 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
32 |
Mirror Coat |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
36 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
40 |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
44 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
48 |
Psychic Terrain |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Orbeetle
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Orbeetle
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM61 |
Guard Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM70 |
Trick Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM72 |
Magic Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM91 |
Psychic Terrain |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR18 |
Leech Life |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR61 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR99 |
Body Press |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Orbeetle
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Orbeetle
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By breeding
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Move |
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Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
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Recover |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Sticky Web |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Supersonic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Orbeetle in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Orbeetle in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Orbeetle
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Orbeetle
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Expanding Force |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Orbeetle
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Orbeetle
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Orbeetle
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Orbeetle
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Evolution
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Level 10
→ |
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First evolution |
Dottler
Bug Psychic |
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Level 30
→ |
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Forms
Gigantamax
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Orbeetle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No Pokémon have the same type combination as Orbeetle and its pre-evolution.
- Gigantamax Orbeetle and Gigantamax Corviknight are tied for the shortest of all Gigantamax forms, at roughly 45'11".
Origin
Orbeetle seems to be based on a ladybug, specifically Coccinella septempunctata. Given its high-level intellect, enlarged brain, and use of hypnotism and mind control, it could also be inspired by a stereotypical intelligent alien or "mad scientist" antagonist from popular science fiction.
The mind control specifically could be a connection to the Dinocampus coccinellae, a wasp endemic to the British Isles - the region of which Galar is based - that lays eggs on ladybugs who then become the eggs' bodyguard. As the ladybugs usually do not attempt to remove the egg sack and even actively protect it, they are often compared to "zombies" in many studies, which is in turn a metaphor for mindless drones subject to the wasp's brainwashing. Additionally, this wasp has bright blue-green eyes and a thin body, like Orbeetle but unlike ladybugs.
Orbeetle's Gigantamax form may be based on common depictions of UFOs.
Name origin
Orbeetle may be a combination of orb, orbit, orbital, and lady beetle.
Eolb may be a combination of eol (Irish for knowledge) or Io and orb.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
イオルブ Eolb |
From eol, Io and orb |
French |
Astronelle |
From ἄστρον ástron and coccinelle |
Spanish |
Orbeetle |
Same as English name |
German |
Maritellit |
From Marienkäfer and Satellit |
Italian |
Orbeetle |
Same as English name |
Korean |
이올브 Iolbeu |
Transcription of its Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
以歐路普 Yíh'āulouhpóu |
Transcription of its Japanese name |
Mandarin Chinese |
以歐路普 / 以欧路普 Yǐ'ōulùpǔ |
Transcription of its Japanese name |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
อิออร์บ I-op |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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