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.
Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this Pokémon runs at high speed on developed legs.
Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this Pokémon runs at high speed on developed legs.
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 |
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x180-213%KO Rock Throw 2x120-142%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x139-164%KO Rock Throw 2x93-109%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x81-95% Rock Throw 2x55-65% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x145-172%KO Thunderbolt 2x120-142%KO Thunder Shock 2x55-65% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x178-210%KO Ice Shard 2x69-82% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Zapdos can KO Doduo with Thunderbolt (275-324%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (276-326%). Lapras's Surf also KOs at 117-137%.
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave97-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x275-324%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Jolteon builds →Discharge 2x246-290%KO Volt Switch 2x215-253%KO Thunderbolt 2x276-326%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Doduo View Lapras builds →Surf117-137%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Doduo evolves into Dodrio. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A small 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Doduo Best Moveset
Best Build
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.
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Doduo Locations
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 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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
- 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
