The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Imitation Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Sudowoodo for super-effective damage. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Sudowoodo's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
Archaludon can KO Sudowoodo with Flash Cannon (105-123%). Annihilape deals 51-60% with Drain Punch.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x105-123%KO Dragon Pulse56-66% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x79-94% Knock Off26-31% Close Combat 2x63-75% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast34-40% | ||
Sudowoodo evolved from Bonsly's chain using knowing a specific move. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Bonsly eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Bonsly pushed Sudowoodo to 410 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +20. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sudowoodo to get Bonsly eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
The recommended build leans into Sudowoodo's strengths as a hazard lead. Custapberry provides extra utility, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Sturdy rounds out the package.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Head Smash
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Endeavor
- Sucker Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Endeavor
- Protect
- Wood Hammer
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Foul Play
- Copycat
- Ice Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Block
- Mud Slap
- Tearful Look
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Foul Play
- Copycat
- Ice Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Block
- Mud Slap
- Tearful Look
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Sudowoodo's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Head Smash and Meteor Beam for same-type damage. Hammer Arm and Stone Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Head Smash and Stone Edge, with coverage across 7 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Sudowoodo that handles most situations. Double-Edge and Head Smash give it enough punch where it matters.
Don't skip the egg moves. Sudowoodo picks up Curse and Defense Curl only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Head Smash and Stone Edge while Normal and Fighting coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Sudowoodo picks up Curse and Defense Curl only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Head Smash and Meteor Beam while coverage across 8 types adds range.
moderate rates for Sudowoodo across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Sudowoodo starts with Bonsly at Lv. 5-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BonslyCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Water1%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Water1%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Forest1%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Forest1%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route1%Early
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-60 Water6%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-60 Water6%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-60 Route6%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-60 Route6%Midor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
2 encounter spots for Sudowoodo at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in Legends: Arceus
To get Sudowoodo, start by catching Bonsly through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BonslyCelestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonCloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommon
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Celestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonCloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommonor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
A few locations for Sudowoodo with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Sudowoodo, start by catching Bonsly through walking encounters at Lv. 16-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BonslyRoute 209Grass Lv.16 Route25%MidMorningRoute 210 - SouthGrass Lv.18-20 Route25%MidMorningRoute 209Grass Lv.16 Route5%MidRoute 210 - SouthGrass Lv.20 Route5%Mid
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Route 214Grass Lv.23-24 Route15%MidRoute 221Grass Lv.29-30 Route15%Midor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Sudowoodo across 14 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in Sword & Shield
The path to Sudowoodo starts with Bonsly at Lv. 22-45 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BonslyStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstorm
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Hammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSandstormMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworld Lv.22-2630%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworld Lv.22-2630%MidAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3110%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3110%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSandstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSandstormor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
Watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Sudowoodo. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Sudowoodo won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic. Sudowoodo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
It depends on your team. Sudowoodo at 410 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Rock coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Sudowoodo works as a hazard setter with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 115 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. That's the one you want on Sudowoodo. Rattled is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Rock Head works too if your team needs something different.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sudowoodo appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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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
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