Orbeetle (Pokémon)

Orbeetle (Japanese: イオルブ Eolb) is a dual-type Bug/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

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Orbeetle
Seven Spot Pokémon		 イオルブ
Eolb
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Orbeetle

Gigantamax Orbeetle



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Type
Bug Psychic
Unknown Unknown
Gigantamax Orbeetle
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Swarm or Frisk Cacophony
Gigantamax Orbeetle		 Cacophony
 Telepathy
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Gigantamax Orbeetle		 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
 Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
 Hatch time
3855 - 4111 steps
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
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 253
 Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 3
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Sp.Atk		 3
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Gigantamax Orbeetle
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Speed
Shape
Footprint

Gigantamax Orbeetle
Pokédex color
  Red
 Base friendship
50
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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
Orbeetle in the anime

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 Watch Out!! Strong Rivals.

In the TCG
Main article: Orbeetle (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar
#012		 Galar
Isle of Armor #016		 Sinnoh
#—		 Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
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
Expansion Pass
Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Gigantamax Factor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable


Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
Sh Wild Area News Yes hide 40, 50, 60 February 7 to 16, 2020
Sh Wild Area News No hide 30, 40, 50, 60 February 16 to March 8, 2020
Sh Wild Area News Yes hide 30, 40, 50, 60 February 16 to March 8, 2020
Sh Wild Area News Yes hide 30, 40, 50, 60 February 27 to March 1, 2020
Sh Wild Area News Yes hide 30, 40 June 2 to 29, 2020
Sh Wild Area News Yes hide 40 June 17 to 28, 2020

Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Sword Shield Psychic Seed (5%)

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
505
 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.


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
None
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20
044 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10
088 Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 15
1212 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
1616 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20
2020 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20
2424 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 15
2828 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
3232 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 20
3636 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
4040 After You Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15
4444 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20
4848 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10
  • 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

By TM/TR
Generation VIII
Other generations:
None
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM91 TM91 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40
TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • 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

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
None
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Infestation Bug Special 20 100% 20
Recover Normal Status — —% 10
Sticky Web Bug Status — —% 20
Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
  • 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

By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
None
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10
  • 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

By a prior evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
None
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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

Side game data
Pokémon GO
File:GO826.png Base Stamina: 155 Base Attack: 156 Base Defense: 240
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Struggle Bug, Confusion
Charged Attacks: Bug Buzz. Psychic

Evolution
Unevolved
Blipbug
 Bug 
Level 10
→
First evolution
Dottler
 Bug  Psychic 
Level 30
→
Second evolution
Orbeetle
 Bug  Psychic 


Gigantamax

Gigantamax Factor
Orbeetle
Orbeetle
 Bug  Psychic 


Dynamax Band


↔
Lasts for three turns
Gigantamax Orbeetle
Orbeetle
 Bug  Psychic 

Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
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Trivia

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, astronef and coccinelle
Spanish Orbeetle Same as English name
German Maritellit From Marienkäfer and Satellit
Italian Orbeetle Same as English name
Korean 이올브 Eolb 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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