Doduo hits harder than Pidgey or Spearow right away. Evolve it into Dodrio at level 31 for one of Yellow's best Normal/Flying attackers.
310HP35Attack85Defense45Speed75Sp.Def35Sp.Atk35
Doduo
Dodrio
Weak to
Physical
Balanced
75Speed · Below Avg

Is Doduo Good in Yellow Playthrough?

Available around Cycling Road. Doduo evolves at 31, which comes quickly, and Dodrio is a harder-hitting alternative to the Pidgey line. Grab one if Pidgeot isn't cutting it offensively.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTETGSEEEEGEEGBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4DoduoCatchableDodrioEvolveKogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4BlueChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's typing presses Doduo's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 10
RockGround
Rock Head
Tackle
Risky
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleScreechBindBide
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Doduo trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

You Win
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleWater Gun
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
TackleWater GunHardenBubble Beam
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's team hits Doduo's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Raichu
Lv 28
Electric
Static
ThunderboltMega PunchMega KickGrowl
Erika
Gym 4
Good

Doduo has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Tangela
Lv 30
Grass
Chlorophyll
ConstrictBindMega DrainVine Whip
You Win
Weepinbell
Lv 32
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Razor LeafSleep PowderStun SporeAcid
You Win
Gloom
Lv 32
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Petal DanceStun SporeSleep PowderAcid
Koga
Gym 5
Strong

Dodrio resists most of Koga's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Venonat
Lv 44
BugPoison
Compound Eyes
ToxicTackleSleep PowderPsychic
Easy KO
Venonat
Lv 46
BugPoison
Compound Eyes
ToxicPsybeamSupersonicPsychic
Easy KO
Venonat
Lv 48
BugPoison
Compound Eyes
ToxicDouble EdgeSleep PowderPsychic
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 50
BugPoison
Shield Dust
Leech LifeDouble TeamPsychicToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Dodrio trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

You Win
Abra
Lv 50
Psychic
Synchronize
Flash
Even
Kadabra
Lv 50
Psychic
Synchronize
KinesisRecoverPsychicPsywave
Even
Alakazam
Lv 50
Psychic
Synchronize
PsywaveRecoverPsychicReflect
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Dodrio trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

Even
Ninetales
Lv 48
Fire
Flash Fire
FlamethrowerTail WhipQuick AttackConfuse Ray
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 50
Fire
Run Away
StompGrowlFire SpinTake Down
Even
Arcanine
Lv 54
Fire
Intimidate
FlamethrowerFire BlastReflectTake Down
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Dodrio trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 50
Ground
Sand Veil
DigSand AttackFissureEarthquake
You Win
Persian
Lv 53
Normal
Limber
ScreechDouble TeamFury SwipesSlash
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 53
PoisonGround
Poison Point
EarthquakeTail WhipThunderDouble Kick
Even
Nidoking
Lv 55
PoisonGround
Poison Point
EarthquakeLeerThunderDouble Kick
Avoid
Rhydon
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Rock SlideFury AttackHorn DrillEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Dodrio trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 54
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Bubble BeamAurora BeamRestTake Down
Even
Cloyster
Lv 53
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SupersonicClampIce BeamSpike Cannon
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 54
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
PsychicSurfWithdrawAmnesia
Even
Jynx
Lv 56
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapIce PunchLovely KissThrash
Even
Lapras
Lv 56
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Body SlamConfuse RayBlizzardHydro Pump
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Dodrio has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Risky
Onix
Lv 53
RockGround
Rock Head
Rock SlideScreechSlamDig
Easy KO
Hitmonchan
Lv 55
Fighting
Keen Eye
Ice PunchThunder PunchFire PunchDouble Team
Easy KO
Hitmonlee
Lv 55
Fighting
Limber
Double KickMega KickHigh Jump KickDouble Team
Risky
Onix
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
Rock SlideScreechSlamEarthquake
Easy KO
Machamp
Lv 58
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopStrengthSubmission
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Dodrio trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 56
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
Confuse RaySubstituteLickMega Drain
You Win
Golbat
Lv 56
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
SupersonicToxicWing AttackLeech Life
Even
Haunter
Lv 55
GhostPoison
Levitate
Confuse RayLickHypnosisDream Eater
You Win
Arbok
Lv 58
Poison
Intimidate
WrapGlareScreechAcid
Risky
Gengar
Lv 60
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
Confuse RayPsychicHypnosisDream Eater
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Dodrio trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 58
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon RageLeerHydro PumpHyper Beam
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 56
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSlamThunderboltHyper Beam
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 56
Dragon
Shed Skin
Bubble BeamWrapIce BeamHyper Beam
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 60
RockFlying
Rock Head
Wing AttackSwiftFlyHyper Beam
Even
Dragonite
Lv 62
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
BlizzardFire BlastThunderHyper Beam
Blue
Champion
Good

Dodrio has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.

You Win
Sandslash
Lv 61
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashPoison StingEarthquakeFury Swipes
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 59
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamRecoverPsychicKinesis
Easy KO
Exeggutor
Lv 61
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
BarrageHypnosisStompLeech Seed
Even
Cloyster
Lv 61
WaterIce
Shell Armor
Ice BeamClampAurora BeamSpike Cannon
You Win
Ninetales
Lv 63
Fire
Flash Fire
Confuse RayTail WhipQuick AttackFire Spin
Risky
Jolteon
Lv 65
Electric
Volt Absorb
Pin MissileThunder WaveQuick AttackThunder

Catchable

Available after Badge 4
Type
NormalFlying
Tier
F

Catch Doduo on Route 16 (walking, Lv 22-26, common).

View Doduo locations

Evolve Doduo to Dodrio

Level 31
Type
NormalFlying
Tier
A

Doduo evolves into Dodrio at Level 31. Your Doduo should hit Level 31 before you reach Koga, at typical leveling pace.

View Dodrio locations

Recommended Moves

  • STARTING (Lv 31)
    • LV 31FlyingDrill PeckPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 20
  • After Misty
    • TM08NormalBody SlamPower 128Accuracy 100%PP 15S.S. Anne
  • After Lt. Surge
  • After Erika
    • TM40NormalSkull BashPower 150Accuracy 100%PP 15Safari Zone
    • LV 45NormalTri AttackPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10
  • After Giovanni

How to Get Doduo in Yellow

Three routes carry Doduo at a common rate, all in the low-to-mid 20s. An easy two-headed catch wherever you spot one.

3 locations to catch Doduo

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 4

Where To Catch Doduo in Y

The line opens with Doduo at Lv. 22-28 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Dodrio
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Dodrio
    or evolve from Doduo (Step 1)

Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Yellow for Doduo.

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
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Gen I Type Chart
  • Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
  • Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
  • Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split

What is Doduo Weak Against

Good
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Doduo Strong Against

3Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+2
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Doduo

Magneton
Magneton
Electric
C
Lapras
Lapras
WaterIce
B
Jolteon
Jolteon
Electric
A
Rhyhorn
Rhyhorn
GroundRock
C
Graveler
Graveler
RockGround
C

Doduo Evolutions

Doduo evolves into Dodrio, but can't breed. At 310 stats as a Normal/Flying type, evolution is the only path. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Doduo
NormalFlying
Dodrio
NormalFlying
HP
35
60+25
ATK
85
110+25
DEF
45
70+25
SP.ATK
35
60+25
SP.DEF
35
60+25
SPE
75
110+35
BST
310F-Tier
470A-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Sweeper
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Breeding not available · Introduced in Gen 2

Y Doduo Best Moveset

The pre-evolution stage on the path to one of the best physical attackers in the format. 75 Attack and 75 Speed can't threaten anything at any competitive level. Dodrio immediately solves the stat problem.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Unknown
Item
None
Best Nature for Doduo
HardyNEUTRAL

Utility Moveset

  • Drill PeckSTAB
  • AgilitySetup
  • Body SlamSTAB
  • GrowlUtility

Moves List

TMs define Doduo's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Sky Attack and Skull Bash, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it limited coverage. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Peck
D5210035Flying
Lv 20
Growl
S—10040Normal
Lv 24
Fury Attack
D228520Normal
Lv 30
Drill Peck
S12010020Flying
Lv 36
Rage
D3010020Normal
Lv 40
Tri Attack
D12010010Normal
Lv 44
Agility
S——30Psychic

TM Moves

All 16 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM34D——10Normal
TM08
Body SlamS.S. Annebadge 2
S12710015Normal
TM32
Double TeamSafari Zonebadge 3
———15Normal
TM10
Double-EdgeRocket Hideoutbadge 3
B18010015Normal
HM02—1059515Flying
TM31
MimicSaffron Citybadge 5
D——10Normal
TM20
RageRoute 15badge 3
D3010020Normal
TM33
ReflectKanto Power Plantbadge 3
C——20Psychic
TM44
RestS.S. Annebadge 2
C——10Psychic
TM40
Skull BashSafari Zonebadge 4
B15010010Normal
TM43
Sky AttackVictory Roadnot until badge 8
B210905Flying
TM50
SubstituteRocket Game Cornerbadge 3
C——10Normal
TM09
Take DownSilph Co.badge 3
C1358520Normal
TM06C—9010Poison
TM49D12010010Normal
TM04
Whirlwind-6Route 4badge 1
———20Normal

Tutor Moves

Doduo can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP35
F
Attack85
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def35
F
Speed75
C
Total310
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.4 m
Weight39.2 kg
Base XP62
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this POKéMON runs at high speed on developed legs.

Pokemon Yellow

Doduo Yellow Guide

  • In Yellow, 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 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.

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