For Sword & Shield, we rate Orbeetle A-Tier: a strong pick in Sword & Shield's competitive scene. At 505 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Agility with Weakness Policy is the standard set.

What is Orbeetle weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Orbeetle's biggest threats include Volcarona (Fire), Talonflame (Flying), and Scyther (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Orbeetle?

Swarm is the go-to ability for Orbeetle. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Frisk is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Orbeetle play in battle?

Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Orbeetle is leaning toward the special side (base 80 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.

What counters Orbeetle?

In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Orbeetle: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Flying, and Bug-type attackers hit hardest.

Orbeetle - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

ATier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Bulk defines Orbeetle's stat line. Sp. Def and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Attack can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Def EVs.

Base Stats

High

HP60

Attack45

Defense110

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def120

Speed90

Total505

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.4 m

Weight40.8 kg

Base XP253

Abilities

Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

FriskTop Pick

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

TelepathyHA

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+3Spe

Strong Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

Its brain has grown to a gargantuan size, as has the rest of its body. This Pokémon’s intellect and psychic abilities are overpowering.

Orbeetle Weakness

Type-wise, Orbeetle takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Orbeetle's overall bulk (60/110/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Orbeetle Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Ground, Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting

Type ChartFragile

6Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-7

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Bug Rock Ghost Dark

½xResist

Grass Ground Psychic

¼xResist

Fighting

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Grass Psychic Dark Fighting Poison

How to Beat Orbeetle in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Sableye DarkGhost	A
Available Moves Moves Foul PlayLv. 48 Power GemLv. 39 Shadow BallLv. 45 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Orbeetle Foul Play 2x 61-72% Power Gem 2x 28-34% Shadow Ball 2x 43-51% Shadow Claw 2x 45-53% View Sableye builds →
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy	C
Available Moves Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Dark PulseLv. 35 Sucker PunchLv. 24 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Orbeetle False Surrender 2x 74-88% Dark Pulse 2x 56-67% Sucker Punch 2x 65-76% Shadow Claw 2x 43-51% View Grimmsnarl builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 35 Rock SlideTM22 Night SlashLv. 1 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Orbeetle Crunch 2x 76-90% Rock Slide 2x 47-55% Night Slash 2x 66-78% Shadow Claw 2x 44-52% View Pangoro builds →
Vullaby DarkFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Dark PulseLv. 48 Air SlashTM95 U-turnTM56 Damage vs Orbeetle Fly 2x 45-53% Dark Pulse 2x 33-39% Air Slash 2x 31-37% U-turn 2x 23-28% View Vullaby builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 40 Rock SlideTM22 AssuranceTM58 Rock TombTM48 Damage vs Orbeetle Crunch 2x 51-60% Rock Slide 2x 31-37% Assurance 2x 39-46% Rock Tomb 2x 26-31% View Scraggy builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

End of the line. Orbeetle caps a three-stage chain that started at Blipbug. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+90 over Blipbug), and Orbeetle peaks at 505 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#824Blipbug

Level 10

#825Dottler

Level 30

#826Orbeetle

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Blipbug

Bug

Dottler

BugPsychic

Orbeetle

BugPsychic

50+25

60+10

ATK

35+15

45+10

DEF

80+60

110+30

SP.ATK

50+25

80+30

SP.DEF

90+45

120+30

SPE

30-15

90+60

BST

180D-Tier

335D-Tier+155

505C-Tier+170

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Orbeetle to get Blipbug eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Infestation, Recover, Sticky Web and 1 more.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

4moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Orbeetle Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Orbeetle builds around Weakness Policy for a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit, Bold nature for the right stat lean, and spread EVs. Frisk does its job quietly.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Frisk

Item

Weakness PolicySETUP

Best Nature for Orbeetle

Bold+DEF

Orbeetle best EVs are Defense and Speed

EVs

Def

Spe

Bulky Support Moveset

AgilitySetup
Calm MindSTAB
Bug BuzzSTAB
Stored PowerSTAB

Recommended Teammates

AlcremieExcellent

KlinklangExcellent

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Infestation and Recover aren't available any other way for Orbeetle, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Bug Buzz for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 1

Reflect

C——20Psychic

Lv 1

Struggle Bug

A5010020Bug

Lv 4

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 8

Magic Coat+4

A——15Psychic

Lv 12

Agility

S——30Psychic

Lv 16

Psybeam

C6510020Psychic

Lv 20

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Lv 24

Ally Switch+2

S——15Psychic

Lv 28

Bug Buzz

S9010010Bug

Lv 32

Mirror Coat-5

D—10020Psychic

Lv 36

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

Lv 40

After You

D——15Normal

Lv 44

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

Lv 48

Psychic Terrain

D——10Psychic

TM Moves

TR12

Agility

S——30Psychic

TR83

Ally Switch+2

S——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR29

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TR99

Body Press

S8010010Fighting

TR61

Bug Buzz

S9010010Bug

TR49

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TR34

Future Sight

S12010010Psychic

TM28

Giga Drain

C7510010Grass

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM61

Guard Swap

D——10Psychic

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TR46

Iron Defense

S——15Steel

TR18

Leech Life

D8010010Bug

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM60

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

TM91

Psychic Terrain

D——10Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

D7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

C8010010Psychic

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM11

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

TR82

Stored Power

S2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM56

U-turn

A7010020Bug

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

TR69

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Infestation

B2010020Bug

Egg

Recover

S——10Normal

Egg

Sticky Web

S——20Bug

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

A8010010Psychic

How to Get Orbeetle in Sword & Shield

6 encounter spots for Orbeetle at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Orbeetle in Sword & Shield

To get Orbeetle, start by catching Blipbug through walking encounters at Lv. 2-52. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Blipbug
Route 2
ShieldGrass Lv.4-6 Route
40%Early
All Weather
Route 2
SwordGrass Lv.4-6 Route
40%Early
All Weather
Route 1
ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route
30%Early
All Weather
Route 1
SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route
30%Early
All Weather
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Snowstorm
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Sandstorm
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Snowstorm
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Sandstorm
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Raining
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Raining
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Heavy Fog
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Thunderstorm
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Heavy Fog
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Thunderstorm
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Overcast
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Intense Sun
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Overcast
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Intense Sun
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Normal Weather
Challenge Beach
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Snowing
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Normal Weather
Challenge Beach
SwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water
30%Early
Snowing
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Thunderstorm
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Thunderstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Overcast
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Intense Sun
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Overcast
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Intense Sun
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Normal Weather
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Snowing
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Normal Weather
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Snowing
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Snowstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Sandstorm
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Snowstorm
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Sandstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Raining
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
30%Early
Raining
Slumbering Weald - Low Level
ShieldOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest
20%Early
All Weather
Slumbering Weald - Low Level
SwordOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest
20%Early
All Weather
Slumbering Weald
ShieldGrass Lv.2-3 Forest
10%Early
All Weather
Slumbering Weald
SwordGrass Lv.2-3 Forest
10%Early
All Weather
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Snowing
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Snowing
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Raining
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Raining
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Overcast
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Overcast
Training Lowlands
SwordGrass Lv.16-21
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Overcast
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Snowing
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Snowing
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Raining
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Raining
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
30%Mid
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Snowing
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Snowing
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Raining
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Raining
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Route 2 - High Level
SwordOverworld Lv.40-43 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Route 2 - High Level
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-43 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Honeycalm Island
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Honeycalm Island
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Insular Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Insular Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Workout Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Workout Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Route 2 - High Level
ShieldGrass Lv.37-40 Route
10%Late
All Weather
Route 2 - High Level
SwordGrass Lv.37-40 Route
10%Late
All Weather
Train until Level 10
Step 2Catch or Evolve Dottler
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Thunderstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Thunderstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Raining
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Raining
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Normal Weather
Route 5
ShieldGrass Lv.16-18 Route
26%Mid
All Weather
Route 5
SwordGrass Lv.16-18 Route
26%Mid
All Weather
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Raining
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Raining
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
20%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.27-29
20%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Thunderstorm
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Thunderstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Raining
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Raining
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Overcast
or evolve from Blipbug (Step 1)
Train until Level 30
Step 3Orbeetle ✓
Slumbering Weald
ShieldGrass Lv.45-47 Forest
15%Late
All Weather
Slumbering Weald
SwordGrass Lv.45-47 Forest
15%Late
All Weather
Slumbering Weald - High Level
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-47 Forest
15%Late
All Weather
Slumbering Weald - High Level
SwordOverworld Lv.45-47 Forest
15%Late
All Weather
Lake of Outrage
ShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water
13%Post
Normal Weather
Lake of Outrage
SwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water
13%Post
Normal Weather
or evolve from Dottler (Step 2)

Orbeetle Guide

For Sword & Shield, we rate Orbeetle A-Tier: a strong pick in Sword & Shield's competitive scene. At 505 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Agility with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Orbeetle's biggest threats include Volcarona (Fire), Talonflame (Flying), and Scyther (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Orbeetle. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Frisk is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Orbeetle is leaning toward the special side (base 80 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Orbeetle: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Flying, and Bug-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Orbeetle has appeared in 1 titles over 3 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PaybackTM57 PeckLv. 1 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Pluck 2x 50-60% Payback 2x 28-33% Peck 2x 28-35% Power Trip 2x 13-17% View Corviknight builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Bite 2x 37-45% Payback 2x 33-40% View Stunky builds →
Woobat PsychicFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Air Cutter 2x 33-40% Gust 2x 25-30% View Woobat builds →
Natu PsychicFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Peck 2x 20-25% View Natu builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Payback 2x 28-35% View Purrloin builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PaybackTM57 PeckLv. 1 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Pluck 2x 43-51% Payback 2x 26-31% Peck 2x 29-34% Power Trip 2x 11-14% View Corviknight builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Payback 2x 36-43% View Scraggy builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Bite 2x 36-43% Payback 2x 31-39% View Stunky builds →
Woobat PsychicFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Air Cutter 2x 31-39% Gust 2x 21-26% View Woobat builds →
Natu PsychicFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Peck 2x 21-26% View Natu builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PaybackTM57 PeckLv. 1 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle Pluck 2x 45-55% Payback 2x 26-31% Peck 2x 29-35% Power Trip 2x 13-16% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Orbeetle Assurance 2x 43-51% Payback 2x 36-43% Fury Cutter 2x 19-23% View Pawniard builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Payback 2x 32-39% View Scraggy builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Bite 2x 36-43% Payback 2x 29-35% View Stunky builds →
Impidimp DarkFairy	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 24 BiteLv. 4 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Orbeetle Sucker Punch 2x 32-39% Bite 2x 29-35% Assurance 2x 29-35% View Impidimp builds →

Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Orbeetle Assurance 2x 43-51% Payback 2x 35-42% Fury Cutter 2x 20-24% View Pawniard builds →
Vullaby DarkFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Knock OffLv. 24 PluckLv. 12 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Fly 2x 45-54% Knock Off 2x 35-42% Pluck 2x 33-39% Payback 2x 28-33% View Vullaby builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Payback 2x 33-39% View Scraggy builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 30 Night SlashLv. 36 HexTM77 BiteLv. 18 Damage vs Orbeetle Sucker Punch 2x 40-48% Night Slash 2x 40-48% Hex 2x 18-22% Bite 2x 35-42% View Stunky builds →
Impidimp DarkFairy	D
Available Moves Moves Dark PulseLv. 33 Sucker PunchLv. 24 BiteLv. 4 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Orbeetle Dark Pulse 2x 38-45% Sucker Punch 2x 33-39% Bite 2x 28-33% Assurance 2x 28-33% View Impidimp builds →

Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Orbeetle Assurance 2x 43-51% Payback 2x 36-43% Fury Cutter 2x 21-25% View Pawniard builds →
Vullaby DarkFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 U-turnTM56 Knock OffLv. 24 PluckLv. 12 Damage vs Orbeetle Fly 2x 46-54% U-turn 2x 24-29% Knock Off 2x 33-40% Pluck 2x 31-37% View Vullaby builds →
Morgrem DarkFairy	D
Available Moves Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Dark PulseLv. 35 Sucker PunchLv. 24 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Orbeetle False Surrender 2x 43-51% Dark Pulse 2x 49-57% Sucker Punch 2x 38-46% Bite 2x 33-40% View Morgrem builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Orbeetle Payback 2x 33-40% View Scraggy builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 30 Night SlashLv. 36 HexTM77 BiteLv. 18 Damage vs Orbeetle Sucker Punch 2x 41-49% Night Slash 2x 41-49% Hex 2x 17-21% Bite 2x 36-43% View Stunky builds →