Stats & Training
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.
To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people.
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 |
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Sudowoodo with Close Combat (97-114%). Volcanion deals 68-80% with Fire Blast.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x97-114%KO Stone Edge27-32% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb37-44% Fire Blast68-80% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x99-116%KO Fire Blast51-59% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x148-175%KO Ice Shard30-35% Knock Off32-38% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Endure and 6 more.
Sun & Moon Sudowoodo Best Moveset
Sudowoodo doesn't rely on pure speed. Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Sucker Punch and Normal and Fighting coverage keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Explosion
- Counter
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Sudowoodo in Sun & Moon
4 encounter spots for Sudowoodo at moderate 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 Sun & Moon
To get Sudowoodo, start by catching Bonsly through walking encounters at Lv. 10-21. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BonslyRoute 1 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.10-13 Route15%EarlyRoute 1 - SouthSunGrass Lv.10-13 Route15%EarlyLush Jungle - SouthMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - SouthSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%Mid
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Route 1 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.10-13 RouteEarlySOS from BonslyRoute 1 - SouthSunGrass Lv.10-13 RouteEarlySOS from BonslyLush Jungle - SouthMoonGrass Lv.18-21 ForestMidSOS from BonslyLush Jungle - SouthSunGrass Lv.18-21 ForestMidSOS from Bonslyor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
Sudowoodo Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic. Sudowoodo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
For Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Sudowoodo works as an attacker with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Sucker Punch with Rocky Helmet 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
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
Winds & Waves