Stats & Training
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.
It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and fall into a state of immobility.
If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
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 100 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x44-54% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x60-72% Rock Throw 2x50-60% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
 Minun Electric | D | |
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x37-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x63-75% Rock Throw 2x55-65% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x127-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x105-125%KO Spark 2x50-60% Charge Beam 2x58-70% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Minun builds →Thunder 2x113-135%KO Thunderbolt 2x97-115%KO Spark 2x47-55% Charge Beam 2x55-65% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Mareep builds →Thunder 2x105-125%KO Thunderbolt 2x88-105%KO Charge Beam 2x50-60% Thunder Shock 2x42-50% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 2x71-83% Rock Throw 2x60-71% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x35-42% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x53-63% Rollout 2x31-38% Rock Blast 2x28-33% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x138-163%KO Thunderbolt 2x113-133%KO Spark 2x39-46% Charge Beam 2x67-79% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x126-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x106-125%KO Spark 2x49-58% Charge Beam 2x60-71% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x59-69% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 2x67-79% Rock Throw 2x55-66% Rollout 2x34-41% Rock Blast 2x29-34% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x134-159%KO Thunderbolt 2x110-131%KO Spark 2x38-45% Charge Beam 2x64-76% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x123-145%KO Thunderbolt 2x102-121%KO Spark 2x46-55% Charge Beam 2x59-69% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x87-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x70-84% Rock Throw 2x60-71% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Rock Throw 2x58-68% Rollout 2x36-43% Rock Blast 2x31-37% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x41-49% Rock Throw 2x34-40% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x136-161%KO Thunderbolt 2x112-133%KO Spark 2x39-46% Charge Beam 2x65-77% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x126-148%KO Thunderbolt 2x102-121%KO Spark 2x46-56% Charge Beam 2x60-71% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x83-98% Rock Tomb 2x66-79% Rock Throw 2x56-66% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Rock Throw 2x56-66% Rollout 2x35-41% Rock Blast 2x29-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x40-47% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
 Electrode Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodTeam Rocket Hq Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Electrode builds →Thunder 2x113-133%KO Thunderbolt 2x94-111%KO Spark 2x45-54% Charge Beam 2x54-63% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x131-155%KO Thunderbolt 2x107-126%KO Spark 2x37-44% Charge Beam 2x61-73% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x85-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 2x66-79% Rock Throw 2x55-65% Rollout 2x35-41% Rock Blast 2x30-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x39-46% Rock Throw 2x35-41% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodTeam Rocket Hq Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Electrode builds →Thunder 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x97-115%KO Spark 2x46-55% Charge Beam 2x55-65% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x134-158%KO Thunderbolt 2x111-131%KO Discharge 2x99-117%KO Spark 2x36-44% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Zapdos can KO Dodrio with Thunderbolt (136-160%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (145-171%). Weavile deals 64-76% with Ice Shard.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x136-160%KO Heat Wave48-56% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x64-76% Pursuit32-38% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x171-201%KO Aura Sphere51-60% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x195-230%KO Megahorn39-46% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dodrio to get Doduo eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Endeavor, Feint Attack and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Dodrio Best Moveset
Start with max Attack and Speed EVs. Jolly nature gives Dodrio the right fast physical lean, Sharpbeak adds extra utility, and Earlybird works in the background. Facade is the main damage option.
Best Build
Dodrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Drill Peck
- Steel Wing
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Dodrio misses out on Brave Bird and Endeavor. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, with Dark and Steel coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dodrio in HeartGold & SoulSilver
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Dodrio in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Dodrio in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Doduo is your first catch on the way to Dodrio. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 4-43 across 19 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DoduoRoute 22HeartGoldGrass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 22SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 26HeartGoldGrass Lv.28-30 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 26SoulSilverGrass Lv.28-30 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 27SoulSilverGrass Lv.28-30 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 27HeartGoldGrass Lv.28-30 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 26SoulSilverGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidNightMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverGrass Lv.41 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldGrass Lv.41 CaveRareLateMorning/dayRoute 28SoulSilverGrass Lv.41 RouteRareLateMorning/dayRoute 28HeartGoldGrass Lv.41 RouteRareLateMorning/day
Step 2Dodrio ✓Route 26HeartGoldGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidMorning/dayRoute 27SoulSilverGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidMorning/dayMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateMorning/dayRoute 28HeartGoldGrass Lv.43 RouteRareLateMorning/dayRoute 28SoulSilverGrass Lv.43 RouteRareLateMorning/dayBlackthorn CitySoulSilverIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Dragonair)Blackthorn CityHeartGoldIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Dragonair)or evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
Dodrio Guide
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Bravebird with Sharpbeak is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
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 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Dodrio is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Best used as a sweeper.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, Dodrio has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves