Trait
Shape of the Contract
Gains different effects upon entry based on the Gulu Ball used for capture.
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NO.317
Stardust Bug
Bug Phase I Original Form
A species born when Roco and elves began forming contracts. It feeds on elf contracts and is extremely rare. After swallowing a Gulu Ball whole, it stores it in its body for a period of time before fully digesting it much later. Though it can eat other food, it struggles to obtain nutrients from it.
Dex Number
317
Category
Devour Sprite
Height
0.15~0.2 M
Weight
0.45~1.4 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Mysterious Whereabouts
Recommended Skill Sets
Devotion Support Build
Playstyle
Lead/mid-rotation support, stack Dedication through 0-cost skill cycling, disrupt enemies then switch in main damage dealer
Why this set works
Utilize Feign Sleep + Insect Formation to rapidly stack Devotion layers for the team, Dazzling disrupts enemy output rhythm, Rest restores HP to ensure self-survival. This build completely abandons damage output, focusing on team support and disruption, suitable as lead or pivot to create advantages for subsequent main attackers.
Feigned Sleep
Why pick this skill
Core Support skill. 0 energy cost recovers 2 Energy and stacks Dedication (Energy Cost -2) for the team. Combines self Energy cycling with team buffs.
Bug Formation
Why pick this skill
High damage reduction (80%) response skill. Provides random Dedication to the team after being hit, forming a Dedication stacking system with Feign Sleep.
Dazzling
Why pick this skill
Disruption skill: reduces enemy Combo count by 4, effectively interrupting high-combo offense tempo, with excellent 0 Energy cost value.
Rest and Recover
Why pick this skill
Sustain skill, restores 30% HP, compensates for Star Dust Bug's fragile body, extending field presence time
Devotion Output Build
Playstyle
Attempting limited damage output through Devotion stacking, but with low damage expectations—more of a for-fun build.
Why this set works
Attempting to use the Fly Cut → Feign Sleep → Swarm's Devotion cycle for damage output, but limited by Stardustling's low base stats. This build is only recommended when damage is mandatory or as a transitional setup.
Flying Sever
Why pick this skill
Physical damage + Dedication stacking: 20 energy cost provides Dedication (+20 power) for the team, one of Stardust Bug's rare damage-and-support skills
Swarm
Why pick this skill
Stall Devotion physical damage skill, 1 combo base, each Devotion layer enhances effect, combines with Flying Cut's Devotion stacking to form a cycle
Feigned Sleep
Why pick this skill
0 Energy cost, restores 2 Energy and stacks Devotion (cost -2). Ensures energy supply and skill cycle for Flying Cut/Swarm.
Rest and Recover
Why pick this skill
Sustain guarantee: recovers 30% HP, maintaining HP line when attempting damage output
Disruption Pivot Style
Playstyle
Targeted pivoting: disrupt enemy tempo through counter skills, protect core teammates for safe entry, or force switches on key enemy creatures.
Why this set works
Dual Counter skills (Cover + Intimidate) + Dazzling form triple disruption. Specifically for breaking enemy tempo and protecting ally entry. Cover's damage reduction inheritance and Intimidate's forced swap are highly targeted, but energy management is demanding. Needs Rest for recovery to maintain field presence.
Cover
Why pick this skill
70% damage reduction + Emergency Retreat. Next entering pet gains damage reduction protection after countering attacks. Excellent pivot protection skill.
Intimidate
Why pick this skill
60% damage reduction Counter skill. Forces enemy pet switch when hit. Can interrupt enemy buff rhythm or force unfavorable matchups.
Dazzling
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Interference: Reduces enemy combo by 4, combines with Cover/Intimidate response mechanics for double interference
Rest and Recover
Why pick this skill
Sustain recovery, guarantees survival after multiple uses of Cover/Intimidate
Notes
- Stardust Bug is a Stage I Bug-type creature with low base stats (307), Speed 60 is acceptable but both offenses and defenses are unremarkable, positioned as a functional support/disruptor-type creature
- Trait 'Shape of Contract' depends on capture ball used, unstable in actual combat, builds should not overly rely on trait
- Skill pool focuses on Physical damage, but power is generally low. Magic damage only has Bug Sting and Bug Curse, with high Energy cost.
- Possesses a unique 'Devotion' system: Flying Cut, Feigned Sleep, and Insect Formation can stack Devotion layers for the team, while Bite and Swarm can consume Devotion for buffs
- Possesses multiple defense/disruption skills: Dazzling (reduces combo), Cover (damage reduction + switch-in protection), Bug Formation (high damage reduction + sacrifice), Intimidate (forced pet switch), support value exceeds damage output.
- Scavenge can dispel marks to recover HP, highly effective against mark-based systems
- Comprehensive assessment: Star Dust Bug is more suitable as support interference, supporting teammates through dedication system rather than main DPS output
Gallery
True Body
Fruit
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Skills
Lv. LV1
Bite
Energy: 40
Deals physical damage, 1 Combo. This skill is affected by Devotion. Each time affected, Energy cost permanently +1.
Lv. LV1
Dazzling
Enemy gains Combo Count -4.
Lv. LV7
Flying Sever
Energy: 20
Deals physical damage. Your team gains 1 Devotion: Power +20.
Lv. LV8
Feigned Sleep
Restore 2 energy to self; your team gains 1 Devotion: energy cost -2.
Lv. LV13
Bug Sting
Energy: 15
Deals Magic DMG. 3 Combo.
Lv. LV19
Rest and Recover
Restore 30% HP to self.
Lv. LV22
Cover
70% damage reduction, emergency retreat, when responding to an attack: next entering creature gains damage reduction.
Lv. LV29
Web Bind
Energy: 60
Deals physical damage. Enemy gains Physical Defense -30%.
Lv. LV30
Scavenge
Dispels enemy marks. For each layer dispelled, restores 10% HP to self.
Lv. LV34
First Strike
Energy: 55
Deals Physical DMG. Priority +1.
Lv. LV35
Bug Formation
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: your team gains 1 random Devotion.
Lv. LV39
Bug Gu
Energy: 100
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV40
Swarm
Energy: 20
Deals physical damage, 1 Combo. This skill is affected by Devotion.
Lv. LV41
Intimidate
60% damage reduction. Counter: Enemy retreats.
Lv. LV44
Bug Strike
Energy: 90
Deals physical damage. Counter state: This skill's Power becomes 2x, ignoring the enemy's Type resistance.
Matchups
Strong Against
Grass, Phantom, Dark
Weak Against
Wing, Fire
Resists
Grass, Martial
Stats
HP 49
Physical Attack 47
Magic Attack 47
Physical Defense 46
Magic Defense 58
Speed 60
Total 307
Handbook Tasks
Stardust Bug's Tome Mission
Progress: 7/7
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Successfully evolve a creature 1 time
Target: 1