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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dodrio

Dodrio
Triple Bird Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dodrio is a Normal and Flying Type Triple Bird Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Dodrio can be found with Run Away, Early Bird and Tangled Feet as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 470 combined Base Stats.

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Dodrio Stats and Abilities

Based on Dodrio Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Dodrio Highest IV Stat is Attack 110 and the Lowest being Special Attack 60.

Tier Stat Base Min Max
F
HP60230324
B
Attack110202350
E
Defense70130262
E
Special Attack60112240
F
Special Defense60112240
C
Speed110202350
C
Total470
Dodrio Detail
Best Nature
Adamant
+10% Attack
-10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes
Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield2 Attack
Growth RateMedium Fast
Catch Rate45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsFlying
Egg Cycles20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Abilities Description
Run Away
Ability 1
Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap.
Early Bird
Ability 2
The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Tangled Feet
Hidden Ability
Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.

How To Evolve Dodrio in BDSP

Doduo requires (Level 31) to evolve into Dodrio.

Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution
Doduo
Level 31
Dodrio

Where To Find Dodrio in BDSP

Dodrio has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns
After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.
Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground
Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength
Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog
7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice
Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall
National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.
World Pokemon Spawns
Interact = Limited to one
Common = 20% ~ 100%
Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%
Rare = 1% ~ 5%
= Morning Time
= Day Time
= Night Time
Location How To Catch Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern
National
Doduo
Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
National
Doduo
Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
National
Doduo
Lv. 16-63
Route 201
5 - 1%
Doduo
Lv. 2

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dodrio Weakness

Dodrio is a Normal and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Dodrio to take More Damage from Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, Ground Type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
More Damage
2.0x
More Damage
Rock
Electric
Ice
0.5x
Less Damage
Bug
Grass
0.25x
Less Damage
Immune to Damage
Ghost
Ground

What pokemon is Dodrio Weak Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Tyranitar
S
Articuno
S
Zapdos
S
Raikou
S
Regirock

What pokemon is Dodrio Strong Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Groudon
S
Celebi
S
Garchomp
A
Swampert
A
Tangrowth
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Best Moves Dodrio in BDSP

Best Moveset for Dodrio Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
56
Thrash
Physical
180
100 10 User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
29
Uproar
Special
135
100 10 User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
47
Drill Peck
Physical
120
100 20
43
Lunge
Physical
80
100 15 The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Best Moveset for Dodrio TM Moves based on Power.

TM Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
TM68
Giga Impact
Physical
225
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Special
225
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM94
Fly
Physical
135
95 15 Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM42
Facade
Physical
105
100 20 Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in
Red Text
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Dodrio Level Up Moves

List of Moves Dodrio can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl Move Desc
1
Tri Attack
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.
1
Peck
Power:
52.5
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

1
Growl
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
Status

Lowers opponent's Attack.
5
Quick Attack
Power:
60
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Physical

User attacks first.
8
Leer
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Status

Lowers opponent's Defense.
12
Fury Attack
Power:
22.5
Acc: 85
PP: 20
Physical

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
15
Wing Attack
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

19
Pluck
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
22
Double Hit
Power:
52.5
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

Hits twice in one turn.
26
Agility
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Sharply raises user's Speed.
29
Uproar
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
34
Acupressure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Sharply raises a random stat.
38
Swords Dance
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Sharply raises user's Attack.
43
Lunge
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
47
Drill Peck
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

52
Endeavor
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Physical

Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
56
Thrash
Power:
180
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
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Dodrio TM Moves

List of Moves Dodrio can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM Move Desc
TM10
Work Up
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11
Sunny Day
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status

Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12
Taunt
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status

Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Power:
225
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
TM17
Protect
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM32
Double Team
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
Status

Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM40
Aerial Ace
Power:
90
Acc: —
PP: 20
Physical

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41
Torment
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42
Facade
Power:
105
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44
Rest
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45
Attract
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46
Thief
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical

Also steals opponent's held item.
TM47
Steel Wing
Power: 70
Acc: 90
PP: 25
Physical

May raise user's Defense.
TM51
Roost
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM58
Endure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM66
Payback
Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68
Giga Impact
Power:
225
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
TM75
Swords Dance
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82
Sleep Talk
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87
Swagger
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
Status

Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM88
Pluck
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
TM90
Substitute
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM94
Fly
Power:
135
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical

Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
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