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.
Watch out if Dodrio’s three heads are looking in three separate directions. It’s a sure sign that it is on its guard. Don’t go near this Pokémon if it’s being wary—it may decide to peck you.
Apparently, the heads aren’t the only parts of the body that Dodrio has three of. It has three sets of hearts and lungs as well, so it is capable of running long distances without rest.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Dodrio with Ice Shard (95-113%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (137-161%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 214-252%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Weavile builds →Knock Off77-91% Ice Shard 2x95-113%KO Pursuit48-56% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave48-57% Thunderbolt 2x137-161%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x214-252%KO Pursuit43-51% Crunch86-101%KO Superpower85-101%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raikou builds →Volt Switch 2x123-145%KO Thunderbolt 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Rhyperior builds →Rock Slide 2x190-224%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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. 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 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Brave Bird, Endeavor and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Dodrio Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without breeding, Dodrio misses out on Assurance and Brave Bird. That's 10 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Doduo is your first catch on the way to Dodrio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-30 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DoduoSafari Zone - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Facility60%EarlyHorde battleSafari Zone - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass onlySafari Zone - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidSafari Zone - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility40%MidTall grass only
Step 2Dodrio ✓
Dodrio Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 110 Attack stands out.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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