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 stat exp per KO.
Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
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 |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-84% Thunder Shock 2x34-42% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x49-59% Rock Throw 2x34-40% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x71-84% Rock Throw 2x49-59% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x68-80% Thunder Shock 2x34-40% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x102-121%KO Thunderbolt 2x68-80% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x49-59% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x72-86% Rock Throw 2x49-59% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Thunder Shock 2x32-38% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x49-59% Rock Throw 2x33-39% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x74-88% Rock Throw 2x49-59% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x35-41% Rock Slide 2x77-91% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Thunder Shock 2x33-39% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Throw 2x31-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x48-57% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x31-38% Rock Slide 2x72-85% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Omanyte builds →Blizzard 2x84-99% Ice Beam 2x68-80% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Kabuto builds →Blizzard 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x48-57% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x167-198%KO Thunderbolt 2x138-162%KO Thunder Shock 2x62-73% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x83-98% Rock Throw 2x56-67% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x47-56% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x134-158%KO Thunderbolt 2x109-129%KO Thunder Punch 2x92-109%KO Thunder Shock 2x50-60% | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raichu builds →Thunder 2x128-151%KO Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO Thunder Shock 2x49-58% | ||
In Red & Blue, Cloyster can KO Dodrio with Blizzard (121-143%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (123-145%). Golem's Explosion also KOs at 108-127%.
 Cloyster WaterIce | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Cloyster builds →Explosion88-104%KO Clamp20-23% Blizzard 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x123-145%KO Pin Missile3-4% | ||
 Golem RockGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Golem builds →Explosion108-127%KO Rock Slide 2x98-115%KO Body Slam37-43% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
You get Dodrio from Doduo at level 31. This Normal/Flying type hits 460 total but remains in the Undiscovered group. 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
Red & Blue Dodrio Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Hyper Beam
- Body Slam
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Dodrio. TMs unlock limited coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hyper Beam and Sky Attack into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dodrio in Red & Blue
decent spawn rates for Dodrio across 4 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Dodrio in Red & Blue
The path to Dodrio starts with Doduo at Lv. 18-51 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DoduoRoute 16BlueGrass Lv.18-22 Route25%MidRoute 16RedGrass Lv.18-22 Route25%MidRoute 17BlueGrass Lv.24-28 Route25%MidRoute 17RedGrass Lv.24-28 Route25%MidRoute 18RedGrass Lv.24-28 Route25%MidRoute 18BlueGrass Lv.24-28 Route25%MidSafari Zone - EastRedGrass Lv.26 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - EastBlueGrass Lv.26 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - WestRedGrass Lv.26 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - WestBlueGrass Lv.26 Facility20%Mid
Step 2Dodrio ✓Cerulean Cave - 2FBlueGrass Lv.51 Cave20%PostCerulean Cave - 2FRedGrass Lv.51 Cave20%PostCerulean Cave - 1FBlueGrass Lv.49 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - 1FRedGrass Lv.49 Cave10%Postor evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
Dodrio Guide
For Red & Blue, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Red & Blue's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the setup sweeper role. Drill Peck anchors the moveset.
In Red & Blue, 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.
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.
In Red & Blue, run Drill Peck, Hyper Beam, Body Slam, and Agility on Dodrio. Drill Peck is the most common pick at 25% usage. Agility lets it set up before sweeping.
For Red & Blue, 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