Ultra League PvP guide
Orbeetle Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Orbeetle is a Bug/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #384. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Psyshock and Bug Buzz.
Ultra League
#384
Situational
Type
Bug/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,513
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ORBEETLE
Is Orbeetle Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Orbeetle is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #384.
Orbeetle is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #402.
Orbeetle PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #402 | 77.7 | Psycho Cut, Psyshock, Bug Buzz |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #384 | 75.6 | Confusion, Psyshock, Bug Buzz |
Best Moveset for Orbeetle in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Orbeetle is Confusion with Psyshock and Bug Buzz.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Orbeetle in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Orbeetle PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Psyshock
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Bug Buzz
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Orbeetle Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Orbeetle wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion855
- Snorlax640
- Kingdra626
- Stunfisk584
- Seismitoad549
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon284
- Corviknight334
- Tinkaton337
- Florges482
Orbeetle Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Orbeetle's Bug/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Orbeetle in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Orbeetle in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Orbeetle's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
35% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ratings are shown from Orbeetle's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Orbeetle.
Best Teammates for Orbeetle in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Orbeetle should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Orbeetle's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Orbeetle's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Orbeetle's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Orbeetle's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Orbeetle's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Orbeetle
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 26 | 2,114,271 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 26 | 2,105,947 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 1,498 | 26 | 2,104,138 | |
| #4 | 1/11/14 | 1,500 | 26 | 2,102,692 | |
| #5 | 1/15/11 | 1,498 | 26 | 2,099,050 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 14/15/14 | 2,491 | 50 | 4,346,565 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,346,565 | |
| #3 | 15/15/15 | 2,499 | 49.5 | 4,346,195 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,341,343 | |
| #5 | 15/13/14 | 2,496 | 50 | 4,337,842 |
Orbeetle Stats in Pokémon GO
Orbeetle's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Orbeetle 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 106.3
- Defense
- 173
- HP
- 115
Ultra League
Orbeetle 14/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,491
- Attack
- 142.9
- Defense
- 214.3
- HP
- 142
Orbeetle Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Orbeetle in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #697
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Great League #448
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Orbeetle Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Orbeetle in Pokémon GO PvP?
Orbeetle's recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Psyshock and Bug Buzz.
Is Orbeetle good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Orbeetle is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #384.
What counters Orbeetle in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Corviknight and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Orbeetle in Ultra League.
What is Orbeetle weak to in Pokémon GO?
Orbeetle is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).