Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Sudowoodo is about as slow as they come. Rock typing gives it a defined role on the team. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
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.
If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Sudowoodo Weakness
FragileWater, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sudowoodo to get Bonsly eggs easily using 60 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Harden and 3 more.
The recommended build leans into Sudowoodo's strengths as a physical attacker. Aguavberry provides extra utility, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Sturdy rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Sudowoodo Moveset
- Foul Play
- Copycat
- Ice Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 BonslyEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2940%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2940%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSandstorm
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓EFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3140%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3140%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3140%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3140%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworldLv.22-2630%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworldLv.22-2630%MidAll WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidSandstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidSandstormEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSandstormEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSandstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3110%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3110%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4530%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4530%LateSandstormor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
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.
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.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Sudowoodo appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sudowoodo appears in 18 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A