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.
When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. This Pokémon runs at nearly 40 mph.
When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. This Pokémon runs at nearly 40 mph.
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 110 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 |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x104-122%KO Thunder 2x113-133%KO Thunderbolt 2x93-110%KO Power Gem 2x124-147%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x190-224%KO Thunder 2x173-204%KO Thunderbolt 2x143-169%KO Wild Charge 2x77-91% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x113-133%KO Ancient Power 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafolk Village Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x119-140%KO Rock Slide 2x88-104%KO Thunder Fang 2x51-61% Ice Fang 2x51-61% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x67-80% Power Gem 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x50-60% Ancient Power 2x47-56% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Dodrio with Thunderbolt (205-241%). Mamoswine threatens a KO with Ice Shard (98-115%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 251-295%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x205-241%KO Volt Switch 2x160-189%KO Dazzling Gleam91-107%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x98-115%KO Knock Off52-62% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Terrakion builds →Close Combat150-177%KO Stone Edge 2x251-295%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Weavile builds →Knock Off77-91% Ice Shard 2x95-113%KO Pursuit48-56% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x156-184%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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. Speed grew the most through evolution (+35 over Doduo), and Dodrio peaks at 470 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dodrio to get Doduo eggs easily using 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Brave Bird, Endeavor and 7 more.
Sun & Moon Dodrio Best Moveset
Dodrio leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Dodrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Brave Bird
- Mirror Move
- Thrash
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Stomping Tantrum
- Thrash
- Mirror Move
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 Fighting coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dodrio in Sun & Moon
Dodrio Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 470 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Drill Peck with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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.
For Sun & Moon, 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