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Dottler

#825

bugpsychic

588

CP

735

CP

Dottler Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Dottler can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Dottler level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–4 of 4

Dottler Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Dottler in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#1125 of 1152 · F Tier

Confusion

Multipurpose

Bug Buzz

Debuff High Energy

Psychic

Debuff High Energy

Great League (Mega Edition)

#1181 of 1208 · F Tier

Confusion

Multipurpose

Bug Buzz

Debuff High Energy

Psychic

Debuff High Energy

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Dottler PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Dottler moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Bug type

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Psychic type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Dottler Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Dottler can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Psychic- and Bug-type damage. Confusion and Struggle Bug match Dottler's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

19

Energy

14

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.5s – 1.5s

DPS

12.67

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

16

Energy

14

Duration

4 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

15

Energy

15

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

9

Energy

8

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Confusion

100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%100%39.1%62.5%100%

Struggle Bug

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Dottler Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Dottler can learn 2 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Psychic-type damage. Bug Buzz and Psychic match Dottler's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

95

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.9s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-60

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Effect

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

95

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.5s – 2.8s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

75

Energy

-55

DPE

1.36

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bug Buzz

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Psychic

100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%100%39.1%62.5%100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Dottler carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dottler's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Confusion and Psychic make up Dottler's best raid moveset, dealing 5.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Dottler for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Dottler's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Confusion with Bug Buzz and Psychic. Dottler's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Dottler learn in Pokémon GO?

Dottler can learn 2 fast moves and 2 charged moves.

How much does Dottler's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Dottler costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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