Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sudowoodo is a Rock Type Imitation Pokémon, with a 8.5% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Sudowoodo can be found with Sturdy, Rock Head and Rattled as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 410 combined Base Stats.
Sudowoodo Stats and Abilities
Based on Sudowoodo Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Sudowoodo Highest IV Stat is Defense 115 and the Lowest being Speed 30.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 70 | 250 | 344 |
C | Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 |
C | Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 |
F | Special Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 |
D | Total | 410 |
Sudowoodo | Detail |
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Best Nature | Relaxed
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 65 (8.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Mineral |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Sturdy Ability 1 | Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold). |
Rock Head Ability 2 | Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage. |
Rattled Hidden Ability | When a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Bug, Ghost or Dark type move, its Speed is raised one stage (up to the usual maximum of +6 stages). |
How To Evolve Sudowoodo in BDSP
Bonsly requires (after Mimic learned) to evolve into Sudowoodo.

Where To Find Sudowoodo in BDSP
Sudowoodo has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() |
![]() Bonsly
Lv. 18-20
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() |
![]() Bonsly
Lv. 16
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Sudowoodo
Lv. 29-30
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Sudowoodo
Lv. 23-24
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Bonsly
Lv. 16-18
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sudowoodo Weakness
Sudowoodo is a Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Sudowoodo to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, , Poison, Fire Type moves.
Damage | Types |
---|---|
4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Sudowoodo Strong Against?

Best Moves Sudowoodo in BDSP
Best Moveset for Sudowoodo Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48 |
Head Smash
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 80 | 5 | User receives recoil damage. |
44 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
1 |
Wood Hammer
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
1 |
Hammer Arm
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Lowers user's Speed. |
Best Moveset for Sudowoodo TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM64 |
Explosion
| ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | User faints. |
TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM71 |
Stone Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |



Sudowoodo Level Up Moves
List of Moves Sudowoodo can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
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1 |
Stone Edge
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
1 |
Hammer Arm
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Power: 100
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Lowers user's Speed.
|
1 |
Wood Hammer
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
|
1 |
Fake Tears
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
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1 |
Copycat
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Copies opponent's last move.
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1 |
Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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1 |
Rock Throw
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Power:
75 Acc: 90
PP: 15
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12 |
Block
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Opponent cannot flee or switch.
|
16 |
Mimic
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's last move.
|
20 |
Rock Tomb
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Power:
90 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
24 |
Tearful Look
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
|
28 |
Sucker Punch
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
|
32 |
Rock Slide
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
|
36 |
Low Kick
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
|
40 |
Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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44 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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48 |
Head Smash
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Power:
225 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() User receives recoil damage.
|
Sudowoodo TM Moves
List of Moves Sudowoodo can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
|
TM04 |
Calm Mind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
|
TM11 |
Sunny Day
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM12 |
Taunt
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM26 |
Earthquake
|
Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
|
TM28 |
Dig
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
|
TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power:
90 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM41 |
Torment
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
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TM42 |
Facade
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
|
TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM64 |
Explosion
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Power: 250
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User faints.
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TM69 |
Rock Polish
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
|
TM71 |
Stone Edge
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
|
TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Sudowoodo Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Sudowoodo can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Harden
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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Defense Curl
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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Curse
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
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Rollout
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Power:
45 Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
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Self-Destruct
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Power: 200
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User faints.
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Sand Tomb
|
Power: 35
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
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