TL;DR. Blipbug is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 180. A constant collector of information, this Pokémon is very smart. Very strong is what it isn’t.
A constant collector of information, this Pokémon is very smart. Very strong is what it isn’t.
Stat spread.
Total of 180. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Blipbug in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Blipbug reaches 358 CP at level 40 and 410 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 17 to Mar 23, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 to Mar 23, 2026 | 1-star | Bug Out |
Common questions about Blipbug.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Blipbug, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Blipbug?
Blipbug is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Blipbug weak to?
Blipbug takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Blipbug resistant to?
Blipbug resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Blipbug evolve?
Blipbug evolves into Dottler (Level 10).
What generation is Blipbug from?
Blipbug was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0824.
What are Blipbug's base stats?
Blipbug has HP 25, Attack 20, Defense 20, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 45, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 180.
What are Blipbug's abilities?
Blipbug can have the abilities Swarm, Compound Eyes, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.
Is Blipbug legendary or mythical?
No. Blipbug is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Blipbug's best stat?
Blipbug's highest base stat is Special Defense at 45, which ranks 65th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Blipbug good?
Blipbug has a base stat total of 180, the 1023rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 92nd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Blipbug as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Blipbug is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Blipbug vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Blipbug | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 25 | 57 | -32 |
| Attack | 20 | 68 | -48 |
| Defense | 20 | 69 | -49 |
| Special Attack | 25 | 57 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 64 | -19 |
| Speed | 45 | 60 | -15 |
| Total | 180 | 375 | -195 |
Blipbug appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Blipbug is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Blipbug.
Every main-series game Blipbug is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoutes 1 and 2, Giant's Cap, Slumbering Weald
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands, Challenge Road, Workout Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
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