Ground and Ghost moves don't affect Dodrio at all — that's the advantage of Normal/Flying typing. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. The stat spread favors raw physical power. An original Gen 1 pick.
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 stat exp per KO.
It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized.
If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
Dodrio Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, and Rock-type moves hit Dodrio for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 100 Speed, Dodrio outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Evolved from Doduo. Dodrio is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+25 over Doduo), and Dodrio peaks at 460 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Dodrio to get Doduo eggs easily using 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint Attack, Flail, Haze and 2 more.
Best Build
Best Dodrio Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Low Kick
- Double Edge
- Flail
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Dodrio misses out on Feint Attack and Flail. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hyper Beam and Fly, with Dark and Ground coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates across 6 encounter spots for Dodrio. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Dodrio in Gold & Silver
The path to Dodrio starts with Doduo at Lv. 4-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DoduoEASYRoute 22GoldGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 22SilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 26GoldGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 26SilverGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 27SilverGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 27GoldGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - OutsideSilverGrassLv.41RareLateCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - OutsideGoldGrassLv.41RareLateCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 28SilverGrassLv.41RareLateRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 28GoldGrassLv.42RareLateRouteMorning/day- Step 2Dodrio ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 26GoldGrassLv.30RareMidRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 27SilverGrassLv.30RareMidRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - OutsideSilverGrassLv.43RareLateCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - OutsideGoldGrassLv.43RareLateCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 28GoldGrassLv.43RareLateRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 28SilverGrassLv.43RareLateRouteMorning/dayor evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
We rate Dodrio C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 460 BST, it fits the setup 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 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. Dodrio is the fully evolved form. It sits at 460 BST in its evolved form.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Dodrio is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Best used as a setup sweeper.
Dodrio appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A