Is Sudowoodo Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Rock-type with AbilitySturdy blocking OHKO moves or AbilityRock Head for recoil-free attacks. Available in the Sevii Islands postgame. Handles Blaine and Lance if you're still adjusting the team. Most rosters are locked by the time Sudowoodo shows up.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Erika's team hits Sudowoodo's weaknesses hard.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Sudowoodo resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.
Giovanni's team hits Sudowoodo's weaknesses hard.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Bruno's team hits Sudowoodo's weaknesses hard.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Sudowoodo cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.
- After Brock
- TM39RockRock Tomb9095%15
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- LV 25RockRock Slide11390%10
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Blaine
- TUTORNormalExplosion250100%5
- After Giovanni
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- LV 57NormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Sudowoodo in FireRed & LeafGreen
Sudowoodo has no wild or static encounter in FireRed or LeafGreen. Trade one in from Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, where it appears as a blocking overworld encounter on a specific route.
Sudowoodo cannot be caught in the wild in FireRed & LeafGreen, but you can still get it via these paths:
Pokemon HOME · Switch Rerelease
Playing the Switch version of FireRed & LeafGreen? Pokemon HOME compatibility is post-launch but deposit-only by design (FRLG → HOME). Inbound HOME transfer of Sudowoodo into FRLG is not possible — an original GBA cartridge with a Link Cable is the only inbound route.
Also Obtainable In:
Direct cartridge trade across generations isn't possible — but the Pokemon HOME path above bridges this gap once Switch support launches.
Sudowoodo Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Sudowoodo for super-effective damage. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Sudowoodo's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Sudowoodo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sudowoodo
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x75-91% Water Pulse 2x42-49% Double Kick 2x19-23% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Water Pulse 2x38-45% Double Kick 2x19-23% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x66-79% Dig 2x25-30% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Mankey builds →Earthquake 2x43-53% Karate Chop 2x38-45% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x75-91% Brick Break 2x38-45% Water Pulse 2x42-49% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x38-45% Water Pulse 2x38-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x34-42% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x53-62% Earthquake 2x43-53% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x28-34% Dig 2x25-30% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x60-72% Iron Tail 2x40-48% Brick Break 2x31-36% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Brick Break 2x34-41% Iron Tail 2x44-52% Water Pulse 2x36-43% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x36-43% Iron Tail 2x48-57% Water Pulse 2x40-48% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x34-41% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x95-113%KO Iron Tail 2x34-41% Dig 2x20-25% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Iron Tail 2x40-48% Brick Break 2x30-36% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Surf 2x57-67% Brick Break 2x34-40% Iron Tail 2x44-53% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x74-88% Surf 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x37-44% Iron Tail 2x49-59% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x35-42% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Iron Tail 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x10-12% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x108-127%KO Earthquake 2x47-57% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x123-145%KO Earthquake 2x55-65% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO Earthquake 2x49-59% Iron Tail 2x49-59% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Focus Punch 2x60-71% Iron Tail 2x40-48% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Nidoqueen builds →Focus Punch 2x67-79% Earthquake 2x67-79% Surf 2x57-67% Iron Tail 2x44-53% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x102-120%KO Earthquake 2x45-54% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO Earthquake 2x53-63% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x106-125%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% Iron Tail 2x48-57% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x58-68% Focus Punch 2x57-67% Iron Tail 2x38-45% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x123-145%KO Earthquake 2x54-65% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x106-124%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO Earthquake 2x49-58% Iron Tail 2x49-58% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x88-103%KO Focus Punch 2x88-103%KO Iron Tail 2x59-69% Surf 2x39-46% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Focus Punch 2x59-69% Iron Tail 2x39-47% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x125-148%KO Earthquake 2x56-66% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x122-143%KO Earthquake 2x54-64% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x104-122%KO Earthquake 2x47-55% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x109-128%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% Iron Tail 2x48-57% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Iron Tail 2x58-68% Surf 2x38-45% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Gyarados's Earthquake hits Sudowoodo for 74-87%. Breloom's Mach Punch hits Sudowoodo for 42-50%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x42-50% | ||
Sudowoodo Evolutions
Sudowoodo doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 1 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
FRLG Sudowoodo Best Moveset
100 Attack with 115 Defense on a pure Rock type. AbilityRock Head removes recoil from MoveDouble-Edge. The moveset blocks physical hits and fires back with Rock TermStab and MoveEarthquake for coverage. 30 Speed means acting last, but the physical bulk can take multiple hits first.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Double Edge
- Body Slam
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Sudowoodo's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Rock Slide and Rock Tomb for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Earthquake are the payoff moves.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Sudowoodo FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Sudowoodo isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Find it in Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sudowoodo appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves