Doduo's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.
The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.
Doduo is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Jolteon can KO Doduo with Thunderbolt (413-486%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (228-269%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 111-131%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x413-486%KO Volt Switch 2x322-380%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x228-269%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Weavile builds →Knock Off89-105%KO Ice Shard 2x111-131%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin14-17% Knock Off18-22% Giga Drain27-31% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Lapras builds →Liquidation102-120%KO Icicle Spear 2x62-73% | ||
Doduo evolves into Dodrio. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Doduo easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
For a physical attacker, Doduo wants spread EVs and Life Orb. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Earlybird contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Doduo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Quick Attack
- Knock Off
- Thrash
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Protect
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Knock Off
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
TMs define Doduo's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Thrash and Brave Bird, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Dark and Fighting coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Doduo gets Assurance and Brave Bird exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Bug and Steel coverage rounds out the picture alongside Thrash and Brave Bird.
Doduo's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Thrash and Fly, and Fighting coverage keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Egg moves make a real difference. Doduo gets Assurance and Brave Bird exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Dark and Fighting coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Sky Attack and Skull Bash.
Doduo can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Platinum instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Doduo is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Doduo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Doduo's encounter pool splits between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You've got 8 walking spots at Lv. 2-63 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
decent spawn rates for Doduo across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Doduo in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Which version you're playing matters for Doduo. 6 walking spots at Lv. 31-38 spread across Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 310 BST.
Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Doduo does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Dodrio before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Doduo shows up in 19 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Doduo has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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