What does Doduo evolve into?

Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 310 BST.

At what level does Doduo evolve?

Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.

Where can you catch Doduo?

Doduo is catchable in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

Doduo - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

75Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP35

Attack85

Defense45

Sp. Atk35

Sp. Def35

Speed75

Total310

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.4 m

Weight39.2 kg

Base XP62

Abilities

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Early Bird

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Tangled FeetHA

Doubles evasion when confused.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.

Doduo Weakness

Doduo is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.

Doduo Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground, Ghost

Type ChartGood

3Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock

½xResist

Grass Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground Ghost

STAB (3)

Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Doduo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 184-217%KO Rock Slide 2x 140-166%KO Rock Tomb 2x 114-134%KO Rock Throw 2x 95-112%KO View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 176-207%KO Rock Slide 2x 132-156%KO Rock Tomb 2x 109-128%KO Rock Throw 2x 89-105%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 102-121%KO Rock Slide 2x 78-93% Rock Tomb 2x 62-73% Rock Throw 2x 54-64% View Onix builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 36 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 224-265%KO Thunderbolt 2x 184-217%KO Discharge 2x 165-195%KO Volt Switch 2x 146-172%KO View Magnemite builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 41 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 130-153%KO Thunderbolt 2x 105-124%KO Discharge 2x 95-112%KO Volt Switch 2x 84-99% View Pachirisu builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Doduo evolves into Dodrio. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool 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

2 Forms

#084Doduo

Level 31

#085Dodrio

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Doduo

NormalFlying

Dodrio

NormalFlying

60+25

ATK

110+25

DEF

70+25

SP.ATK

60+25

SP.DEF

60+25

SPE

110+35

BST

310C-Tier

470B-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Doduo easily with 31 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Brave Bird, Endeavor and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Doduo Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 5

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 8

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 12

Fury Attack

—158520Normal

Lv 15

Wing Attack

—6010035Flying

Lv 19

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Lv 22

Double Hit

D359010Normal

Lv 26

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 29

Uproar

D9010010Normal

Lv 33

Acupressure

———30Normal

Lv 36

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

Lv 40

Lunge

C8010015Bug

Lv 43

Drill Peck

C8010020Flying

Lv 47

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Lv 50

Thrash

B12010010Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM94

Fly

C909515Flying

TM88

Pluck

—6010020Flying

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM51

Roost

C——10Flying

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM10

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Assurance

—6010010Dark

Egg

Brave Bird

B12010015Flying

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Flail

D—10015Normal

Egg

Haze

C——30Ice

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Tutor Moves

Doduo can't learn any Tutor moves

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Doduo Locations

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.

Route 201

Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2 Route

40%Early

Swarm active

Route 201

Shining PearlGrass Lv.2 Route

40%Early

Swarm active

Grassland Cave

Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave

Post

Post-game

Grassland Cave

Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave

Post

Post-game

Spacious Cave

Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave

Post

Post-game

Spacious Cave

Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave

Post

Post-game

Sunlit Cavern

Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave

Post

Post-game

Sunlit Cavern

Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave

Post

Post-game

Doduo Guide

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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 is catchable in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

Game Availability

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

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Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 117-140%KO Rock Slide 2x 93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x 73-90% Rock Throw 2x 67-80% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 10 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 150-180%KO Rock Slide 2x 117-140%KO Rock Tomb 2x 100-120%KO Rollout 2x 57-70% View Geodude builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 4 Damage vs Doduo Volt Switch 2x 83-100%KO Shock Wave 2x 73-90% Charge Beam 2x 67-80% Thunder Shock 2x 57-70% View Shinx builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 103-124%KO Rock Slide 2x 82-97% Rock Tomb 2x 65-79% Rock Throw 2x 59-71% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 10 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 141-168%KO Rock Slide 2x 103-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x 88-106%KO Rollout 2x 50-62% View Geodude builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Doduo Thunderbolt 2x 103-124%KO Volt Switch 2x 82-97% Shock Wave 2x 74-88% Charge Beam 2x 59-71% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Doduo Thunderbolt 2x 126-150%KO Volt Switch 2x 97-115%KO Shock Wave 2x 88-106%KO Charge Beam 2x 74-88% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Doduo Thunderbolt 2x 97-115%KO Volt Switch 2x 74-88% Shock Wave 2x 65-79% Charge Beam 2x 59-71% View Shinx builds →

Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 181-214%KO Rock Slide 2x 137-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x 113-133%KO Rock Throw 2x 94-111%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 109-129%KO Rock Slide 2x 83-99% Rock Tomb 2x 64-77% Rock Throw 2x 57-69% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 137-163%KO Thunderbolt 2x 113-133%KO Volt Switch 2x 87-103%KO Spark 2x 73-86% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 91-109%KO Stone Edge 2x 109-129%KO Thunderbolt 2x 74-89% Power Gem 2x 101-120%KO View Nosepass builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Thunder FangLv. 24 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 174-206%KO Thunderbolt 2x 146-171%KO Volt Switch 2x 113-133%KO Thunder Fang 2x 73-86% View Electrike builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 189-223%KO Rock Slide 2x 141-167%KO Rock Tomb 2x 116-137%KO Rock Throw 2x 97-116%KO View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 181-214%KO Rock Slide 2x 137-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x 113-133%KO Rock Throw 2x 94-111%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 109-129%KO Rock Slide 2x 83-99% Rock Tomb 2x 64-77% Rock Throw 2x 57-69% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 137-163%KO Thunderbolt 2x 113-133%KO Volt Switch 2x 87-103%KO Spark 2x 73-86% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 91-109%KO Stone Edge 2x 109-129%KO Thunderbolt 2x 74-89% Power Gem 2x 101-120%KO View Nosepass builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 187-220%KO Rock Slide 2x 143-168%KO Rock Tomb 2x 115-135%KO Rock Throw 2x 96-113%KO View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 179-212%KO Rock Slide 2x 137-161%KO Rock Tomb 2x 109-128%KO Rock Throw 2x 93-110%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Doduo Stone Edge 2x 105-124%KO Rock Slide 2x 80-95% Rock Tomb 2x 65-77% Rock Throw 2x 55-66% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 133-157%KO Thunderbolt 2x 109-128%KO Volt Switch 2x 87-102%KO Spark 2x 68-80% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 89-105%KO Stone Edge 2x 105-124%KO Thunderbolt 2x 72-85% Power Gem 2x 96-113%KO View Nosepass builds →

Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves CrunchSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Stealth Rock Damage vs Doduo Crunch 196-230%KO Stone Edge 2x 488-574%KO View Tyranitar builds →
Mamoswine IceGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Icicle Crash Ice Shard Knock Off Damage vs Doduo Ice Shard 2x 152-179%KO Knock Off 82-97% View Mamoswine builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves ThunderSTAB Weather Ball WishRecovery SubstituteUtility Damage vs Doduo Thunder 2x 505-594%KO View Jolteon builds →
Lapras WaterIce	C
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves SurfSTAB Freeze Dry ProtectPriority Future Sight Damage vs Doduo Surf 128-151%KO View Lapras builds →