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 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
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 110 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
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. Speed grew the most through evolution (+35 over Doduo), and Dodrio peaks at 470 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Dodrio to get Doduo eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Feint Attack, Flail and 3 more.
Dodrio's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Return is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Dodrio Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Return
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Dodrio misses out on Endeavor and Feint Attack. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hyper Beam and Uproar, with Dark and Steel coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Dodrio tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Dodrio in Ruby & Sapphire
To get Dodrio, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 25-31. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DoduoEASYSafari Zone - SoutheastRubyGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SoutheastSapphireGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestRubyGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestRubyGrassLv.27-29UncommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireGrassLv.27-29UncommonMidFacility- Step 2Dodrio ✓CHALLENGINGSafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireGrassLv.29-31RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGSafari Zone - NorthwestRubyGrassLv.29-31RareMidFacilityor evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
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.
Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. Dodrio is the fully evolved form. It sits at 470 BST in its evolved form.
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.
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