Is Sudowoodo Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Rock with AbilitySturdy surviving any hit at full HP. No evolution. If imported, AbilitySturdy guarantees at least one hit. Decent Attack handles Skyla through Rock.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Bonsly has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Bonsly has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Clay's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Grimsley's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Marshal's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bonsly here.
Iris's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Sudowoodo cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Sudowoodo in Black 2 & White 2
Sudowoodo isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Bonsly from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Bonsly to Sudowoodo is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Sudowoodo in B2W2
Step 1Breed Bonsly from SudowoodoLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Stony Wilderness · Sandstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 209. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Sudowoodo ✓
Sudowoodo Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Sudowoodo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sudowoodo
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x69-83% Energy Ball 2x55-66% | ||
 Alomomola Water | B | |
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Azumarill builds →Bubble Beam 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Psyduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Leafeon builds →Razor Leaf 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x64-76% Energy Ball 2x52-61% | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Magnezone builds →Mirror Shot 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Sunflora Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sunflora builds →Petal Dance 2x140-165%KO | ||
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Leafeon builds →Dig 2x43-51% Razor Leaf 2x44-53% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x44-53% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
Sunflora Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sunflora builds →Petal Dance 2x134-159%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Magnezone builds →Mirror Shot 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x45-54% Metal Claw 2x46-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x45-54% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x130-154%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x35-42% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x91-107%KO Brick Break 2x46-54% Metal Claw 2x47-56% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x44-53% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-69% Iron Head 2x52-62% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 2x141-167%KO | ||
Sunflora Grass | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x45-53% Metal Claw 2x46-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x99-118%KO Dig 2x45-53% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-69% Iron Head 2x51-61% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x35-42% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x102-121%KO Earthquake 2x57-67% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x38-46% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x44-53% Metal Claw 2x45-53% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x75-89% Iron Head 2x51-60% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x100-117%KO Earthquake 2x56-65% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Gyarados's Waterfall hits Sudowoodo for 54-64%. Breloom deals 36-43% with Mach Punch.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x54-64% Earthquake 2x45-53% Ice Fang15-17% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x36-43% Bullet Seed 2x23-27% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x88-103%KO Extreme Speed10-11% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x59-69% U Turn14-16% Stone Edge20-23% | ||
Sudowoodo Evolutions
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 49 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Endure and 6 more.
B2W2 Sudowoodo Best Moveset
Rock typing with 115 Defense absorbs physical hits and answers Normal and Flying types through Rock TermStab. AbilitySturdy guarantees one turn from full HP. 100 Attack fires back hard, and the moveset tanks physically. 30 Speed goes last, and five weaknesses including Water and Grass limit safe entries.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are Defense and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Brick Break
- Stone Edge
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Stone Edge and Rock Slide while coverage across 8 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Sudowoodo Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, it depends on your team. Sudowoodo at 410 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Rock coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Black 2 & White 2, Sudowoodo works as an attacker with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Brickbreak with Expert Belt is the standard set.
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.
Sudowoodo is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 30 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sudowoodo appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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