Sudowoodo Best Moveset
Rock at 100 Attack and 115 Defense with 30 Speed. AbilitySturdy survives one hit from full HP, and AbilityRock Head removes recoil from Head Smash. The moveset trades slow but hits hard physically with Rock TermStab. 70 HP and 65 Sp. Def mean special hits end the game. Pure physical answer that folds to anything special.
100 Attack and 115 Defense from a Rock-type in Gen II (Gold & Silver). The physical wall worked until anything with a special move touched 65 Sp. Def.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Curse
- Self Destruct
Recommended Teammates
Rock Head prevented recoil on Double-Edge in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Normal-type coverage with no drawback, but 30 Speed moved last against everything.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Double Edge
- Body Slam
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Head Smash arrived in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 150 base power, no recoil with Rock Head. The hardest-hitting Rock STAB in the lower tiers, from a Pokemon too slow to use it.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Wood Hammer
- Explosion
- Stone Edge
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen V (Black & White) despite Head Smash. 30 Speed plus Team Preview meant opponents always knew Sudowoodo was coming and always outsped it.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Brick Break
- Stone Edge
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Dropped again in Gen VI (X & Y). 30 Speed on a pure Rock-type with four common weaknesses. Head Smash hit hard, but Sudowoodo rarely survived to swing twice.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Counter
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Sturdy guaranteed surviving one hit in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Head Smash hit back. Then Sudowoodo fainted. Predictable from team preview every time.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Explosion
- Counter
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
No changes in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Trick Room was the only way to make 30 Speed work, and Trick Room teams preferred stronger options.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Block
- Mud Slap
- Tearful Look
Recommended Teammates
Eight gens of the same tradeoff in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 150 power from Head Smash, 30 Speed to deliver it. The Rock-type that hit like a truck parked in neutral.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Endeavor
- Head Smash
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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
Gyarados's Waterfall hits Sudowoodo for 73-86%. Breloom deals 35-41% with Mach Punch.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x73-86% Earthquake 2x60-71% Ice Fang20-23% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x35-41% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed13-15% Close Combat 2x118-138%KO Aura Sphere 2x94-110%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Sudowoodo
moderate 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 SV
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 BonslyApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.5-12OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Kitakami WildsLv.16-60OverworldOni MountainLv.16-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.16-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.16-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.16-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.20-60OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.20-60OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
2 encounter spots for Sudowoodo at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in PLA
To get Sudowoodo, start by catching Bonsly through walking encounters at Lv. 6-42. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BonslyCloudpool RidgeLv.6-28GrassRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.39-42FloorRate 15%
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Cloudpool RidgeLv.6-28GrassRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.39-42FloorRate 15%or 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 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)
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 SwSh
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 - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%SandstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 40%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Sandstorm
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Hammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 40%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 40%Intense SunMotostoke OutskirtsLv.22-26OverworldRate 30%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%Sandstormor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Sudowoodo Guide
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.
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 an attacker 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.
Sudowoodo is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. 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