Dodrio Best Moveset
110 Attack tied with 110 Speed on Normal/Flying. The moveset runs fast physical dual TermStab that hits anything without Rock or Steel typing. 60/60 in both defenses means every strong hit threatens a KO. Pure glass offense, but the Speed means connecting first.
Second-fastest Normal-type after Persian in Gen I (Red & Blue). 110 Attack made it one of the best physical hitters available. Drill Peck was unique coverage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Hyper Beam
- Body Slam
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Still fast and powerful in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Swords Dance plus Drill Peck and Return was a clean offensive set.
Utility Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Low Kick
- Double Edge
- Flail
Recommended Teammates
Choice Band gave Dodrio disgusting damage in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 110 Attack plus Band Return was one of the hardest-hitting neutral moves in the format.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Return
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
New Fighting-types and Rock-types made Normal/Flying harder to use in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Stealth Rock also chipped 25% on every switch-in.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Drill Peck
- Steel Wing
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Power creep overtook Dodrio completely in Gen V (Black & White). 110 Attack wasn't impressive anymore, and 100 Speed was merely average.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Pursuit
- Quick Attack
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Mega Evolutions raised the power ceiling far above what Dodrio could reach in Gen VI (X & Y). Outclassed as both a Normal and Flying attacker.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Return
- Pursuit
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Still dropping in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Z-Moves gave everyone burst damage, erasing Dodrio's one remaining advantage.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Stomping Tantrum
- Thrash
- Mirror Move
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but the format had moved on entirely. Normal/Flying without a strong ability was a relic.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Dodrio Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Dodrio for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 110 Speed, Dodrio outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Dodrio Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dodrio
Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (233-275%). Weavile deals 64-76% with Ice Shard.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Gliscor builds →Knock Off23-28% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raikou builds →Scald69-82% Thunderbolt 2x233-275%KO Volt Switch 2x182-214%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-61% Ice Shard 2x64-76% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x195-230%KO | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Doduo. Dodrio is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+35 over Doduo), and Dodrio peaks at 470 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dodrio to get Doduo eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Dodrio
2 encounter spots for Dodrio at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Dodrio in SV
To get Dodrio, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DoduoSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.58Overworld
Step 2Dodrio ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
Dodrio doesn't appear wild. Catch Doduo instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 31 to get Dodrio. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Dodrio in BDSP
To get Dodrio, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 2-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DoduoRoute 201Lv.2GrassRate 40%Swarm activeGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Dodrio ✓
6 encounter spots for Dodrio at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Dodrio in LGPE
To get Dodrio, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 31-38. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DoduoRoute 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 25%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%
Step 2Dodrio ✓Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 10%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 5%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 5%or evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Dodrio in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Doduo over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or HeartGold & SoulSilver, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Dodrio in USUM
Step 1Obtain DoduoLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 18. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 17. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 27. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 27. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Dodrio ✓
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Triple Bird Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. This Pokémon runs at nearly 40 mph.
Dodrio Guide
We rate Dodrio C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 470 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 110 Attack stands out.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Dodrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dodrio's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles. That's the one you want on Dodrio. Tangled Feet is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Early Bird works too if your team needs something different.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Dodrio is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Best used as a sweeper.
Run Bravebird, Drillrun, Knock Off, and Quickattack on Dodrio. Bravebird is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Dodrio has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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