Type matchups
Damage Blipbug takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Blipbug has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 25
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 20
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 180
Blipbug has a base stat total of 180, higher than 0% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (45). With Sp. Atk (25) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 25 HP, 20 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Blipbug can have the abilities Swarm, Compound Eyes and Telepathy.
How to beat Blipbug
Blipbug takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Blipbug is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Blipbug → Dottler → Orbeetle) and evolves into Dottler.
Best counters to Blipbug
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Blipbug weak to?
As a Bug type, Blipbug takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Blipbug resistant to?
Blipbug resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Blipbug?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Blipbug with super-effective attacks.