Doduo is technically a pre-evolution of Dodrio, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Twin Bird Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodDoduo is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Doduo easily with 45 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Flail, Sky Attack and 1 more to offspring.
For a physical attacker, Doduo wants a spread EV build EVs and Life Orb. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Earlybird contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Doduo Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Quick Attack
- Knock Off
- Thrash
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Doduo gets Assurance and Flail 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 Thrash.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Doduo isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Dodrio to unlock its full potential. At 310 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31. Doduo is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Away is the go-to ability for Doduo. It ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its hidden ability Tangled Feet can work in specific setups. Early Bird is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Doduo fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Doduo appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Doduo has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A