Doduo Best Moveset
Normal/Flying at 85 Attack and 75 Speed. The moveset has some physical output for a pre-evolution but nothing that competes. Evolve to Dodrio for 110 Attack, 110 Speed, and the double dose of offensive stats that makes Normal/Flying TermStab hit fast and hard.
Doduo was a niche pick at best in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Doduo's competitive debut. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 35.
Utility Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Agility
- Body Slam
- Growl
Recommended Teammates
Normal/Flying pre-evolution with 85 Attack in Gen II (Gold & Silver). 75 Speed. Early Bird halved sleep. Drill Peck hit hard for a first stage.
Utility Moveset
- Agility
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the bottom in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Dodrio existed. 85 Attack was strong for a pre-evolution but no reason to pick it over the evolved form.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Double Edge
- Quick Attack
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Doduo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Doduo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Earlybird with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Doduo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Agility
- Knock Off
- Flail
Recommended Teammates
Doduo was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Earlybird with Choice Band, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Return
- Quick Attack
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Doduo was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Doduo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Earlybird with Focus Sash, favoring a Serious nature.
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Fly
- Drill Peck
Recommended Teammates
Doduo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Doduo climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Earlybird with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Endeavor
- Knock Off
- Drill Peck
Recommended Teammates
Doduo was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Runaway with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Protect
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doduo Weakness
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 |
What is Doduo Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Doduo
Mienfoo deals 69-82% with High Jump Kick.
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Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin10-13% Knock Off14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Foongus builds →Venoshock31-36% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off35-41% U Turn18-22% High Jump Kick69-82% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySlushrush ItemEviolite NatureHardy Moves View Sandshrew-Alola builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Doduo
moderate rates across 4 locations for Doduo in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Doduo in SV
The path to Doduo starts with Doduo at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Doduo ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.58Overworld
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.
Where To Catch Doduo in BDSP
To get Doduo, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 2-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Doduo ✓Route 201Lv.2GrassRate 40%Swarm activeGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Dodrio
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.
Where To Catch Doduo in LGPE
The path to Doduo starts with Doduo at Lv. 31-38 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Doduo ✓Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 25%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DodrioRoute 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 10%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 5%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 5%or evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
Doduo isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Doduo from Red & Blue, Yellow, or HeartGold & SoulSilver. The evolution path from Doduo to Doduo is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Doduo in USUM
- Step 1Doduo ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 18. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 17. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 27. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 27. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Dodrio
Base Stats
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.
Doduo Guide
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.
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.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves