Is Sudowoodo Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Route 214 encounter. Pure Rock with decent Attack and Defense. Handles Flint's Rapidash and Aaron's bugs but doesn't contribute much beyond that. Too one-dimensional for a team slot.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.
Maylene's team hits Sudowoodo's weaknesses hard.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Sudowoodo has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Sudowoodo trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Bonsly on Route 209 (walking, Lv 16, common).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Maylene, at typical party pace.
How to Get Sudowoodo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 BDSP
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 209Lv.16GrassShining PearlRate 25%MorningRoute 210 - SouthLv.18-20GrassShining PearlRate 25%MorningRoute 209Lv.16GrassShining PearlRate 5%Route 210 - SouthLv.20GrassShining PearlRate 5%
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Route 214Lv.23-24GrassShining PearlRate 15%Route 221Lv.29-30GrassShining PearlRate 15%or evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
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 |
What is Sudowoodo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sudowoodo
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x91-109%KO Earthquake 2x43-51% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x47-57% Focus Punch 2x47-55% Iron Tail 2x32-38% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x53-64% Iron Tail 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x47-57% Iron Tail 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x13-17% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x64-77% Focus Punch 2x60-72% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x102-120%KO Earthquake 2x46-56% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x50-60% Focus Punch 2x50-60% Iron Tail 2x34-40% | ||
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Bibarel builds →Focus Punch 2x70-84% Waterfall 2x60-72% Iron Tail 2x46-56% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x56-66% Iron Tail 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x50-60% Iron Tail 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Focus Punch 2x62-73% Iron Tail 2x41-48% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% | ||
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Floatzel builds →Focus Punch 2x75-88% Waterfall 2x62-73% Iron Tail 2x49-59% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Probopass builds →Flash Cannon 2x73-86% Earthquake 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x14-18% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Focus Punch 2x62-73% Iron Tail 2x41-48% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Focus Punch 2x63-75% Aqua Tail 2x58-69% Iron Tail 2x43-51% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Floatzel builds →Focus Punch 2x75-88% Waterfall 2x62-73% Dig 2x41-48% Iron Tail 2x49-59% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Focus Punch 2x58-69% Iron Tail 2x39-47% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x107-126%KO Earthquake 2x48-56% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Iron Tail 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x21-26% Water Pulse 2x35-41% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Iron Tail 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Floatzel builds →Focus Punch 2x73-86% Waterfall 2x59-70% Dig 2x39-47% Iron Tail 2x49-58% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Focus Punch 2x59-70% Iron Tail 2x39-47% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-123%KO Earthquake 2x47-56% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Iron Tail 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x22-26% Water Pulse 2x34-40% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x82-97% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x58-68% Focus Punch 2x58-68% Iron Tail 2x38-46% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-122%KO Earthquake 2x46-55% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Iron Tail 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Iron Tail 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x22-26% Water Pulse 2x33-39% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x58-68% Focus Punch 2x58-68% Iron Tail 2x38-46% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-122%KO Earthquake 2x46-55% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x155-183%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Iron Tail 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Iron Tail 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x22-26% Water Pulse 2x33-39% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO Earthquake 2x53-63% Surf 2x33-39% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x58-69% Focus Punch 2x57-68% Iron Tail 2x39-46% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x43-51% Surf 2x55-65% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-121%KO Earthquake 2x46-54% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Focus Punch 2x86-101%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Surf 2x36-43% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Gyarados's Waterfall hits Sudowoodo for 49-58%. Lucario's Aura Sphere also KOs at 94-111%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemWacanberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x49-58% Earthquake 2x41-48% Crunch16-19% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed 2x16-19% Mach Punch 2x26-31% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed10-11% Close Combat 2x88-103%KO Aura Sphere 2x94-111%KO | ||
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 29 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Harden and 4 more.
BDSP Sudowoodo Best Moveset
100 Attack and 115 Defense on a pure Rock-type with AbilitySturdy surviving one hit from full HP. The moveset has physical Rock TermStab with real bulk on the physical side. But 70/65 HP and Sp. Def are exploitable, and 30 Speed means always going last. Fell from C-tier as the format's special attackers tear through the weak side.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Block
- Mud Slap
- Tearful Look
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 Head Smash and Stone Edge while Normal and Fighting coverage and more 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
Base Stats
Though it looks like a tree, its body is actually more like rock or stone. The Pokémon is very weak to water.
It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
Sudowoodo Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Sudowoodo works as an attacker with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Earthquake with Leftovers 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