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No. 0824

Blipbug

Larva Pokémon

Blipbug
Official art
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
8 kg 17.6 lbs
Base stat total
180 Higher than 0% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Often found in gardens, this Pokémon has hairs on its body that it uses to assess its surroundings.
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Base stats

HP25100–132160–254
Atk2036–7940–152
Def2036–7940–152
SpA2540–8449–163
SpD4558–10685–207
Spe4558–10685–207
Total180Higher than 0% of Pokémon
HP25Atk20Def20Spe45SpD45SpA25

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FireFlyingRock

Resists

½×
FightingGrassGround
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Blipbug outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 106Blipbug · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  23. 97Blipbug · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 65Blipbug · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 1

1Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

Egg moves 4

EggInfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
EggRecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
EggSticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20
EggSupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20

Biology

A larva-like Pokémon, Blipbug is very smart and intelligent. However, it is not very strong. It uses its hairs to see where it currently is.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Larva Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Blue
—
Galar#010Isle of Armor#014
  1. Often found in gardens, this Pokémon has hairs on its body that it uses to assess its surroundings.

    Shield
  2. A constant collector of information, this Pokémon is very smart. Very strong is what it isn’t.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Blipbug
Japanese
サッチムシ
Japanese (romaji)
Sacchimushi
Korean
두루지벌레
Chinese (Traditional)
索偵蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
索侦虫
French
Larvadar
German
Sensect
Spanish
Blipbug
Italian
Blipbug

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

1 SpD
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
36
Medium

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas
  • Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
  • Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
  • Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
  • Honeycalm IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
  • Insular SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
  • Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
  • Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Workout SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas
  • Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
  • Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
  • Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
  • Honeycalm IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
  • Insular SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
  • Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
  • Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Workout SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Shield 15 areas
  • All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 17
  • Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–43
  • Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 15 areas
  • All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 17
  • Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–43
  • Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.