Competitive Information for Octillery [Sword/Shield]
Water
Abilities:
Boosts a random stat (except accuracy/evasion) +2 and another stat -1 every turn.
If this Pokemon strikes with a critical hit, the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
This Pokemon cannot be forced to switch out by another Pokemon's attack or item.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Octillery? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Octillery, a high-quality Pokémon with Water typing! Octillery is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Octillery's strategies.
Item: Expert Belt / Assault Vest
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 244 Hp / 252 SpA / 12 SpD
Moveset:
- Hydro Pump / Water Spout
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower / Fire Blast
- Sludge Bomb
Octillery thrives as a phenomenal Special Tank perfect for single battles. This moveset attempts to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Octillery's super effective moves by 20%. With Sniper, if Octillery strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Octillery's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Water Spout is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Water-type move (less power as Octillery's hp decreases).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Scope Lens / Shell Bell
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Facade
- Seed Bomb
- Skitter Smack
For single battles, Octillery is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Octillery critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Octillery's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. The Shell Bell item option is to help Octillery recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sniper, if Octillery strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Octillery is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Skitter Smack is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
Taking on single battles? Octillery is an awesome Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with forceful special moves. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Octillery critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Octillery's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Octillery's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Octillery strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Octillery? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Scope Lens / Shell Bell
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Facade
- Seed Bomb
- Skitter Smack
Octillery makes an a remarkable Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Octillery critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Octillery's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. The Shell Bell item option is to help Octillery recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sniper, if Octillery strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Octillery is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Skitter Smack is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Water Spout / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
For those intense double battles, Octillery is a sensational Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using lethal special power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Octillery critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Octillery's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Octillery's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Octillery strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Octillery can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Octillery.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Octillery can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Octillery
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Sniper + Item: Scope lens
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Octillery's stats
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Octillery
- Energy Ball
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic
- Water Spout
Common Effort Values for Octillery in Sword and Shield
- Quiet Nature ( 244/0/0/252/12/0 )
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/4/252/0/0 )
- Optimize Octillery's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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