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.
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
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 |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Onix builds →Bulldoze 2x31-38% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhyhorn builds →Bulldoze 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x52-61% Bulldoze 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x17-22% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x66-78% Dig 2x35-42% Low Sweep 2x45-53% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Onix builds →Dig 2x31-38% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x11-15% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Dig 2x29-35% Brick Break 2x42-50% Low Sweep 2x36-44% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x45-53% Bulldoze 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x16-19% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x66-78% Dig 2x35-42% Low Sweep 2x45-53% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x55-66% Mud Bomb 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Onix builds →Dig 2x31-38% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x11-15% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Dig 2x29-35% Brick Break 2x42-50% Low Sweep 2x36-44% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x66-78% Dig 2x35-42% Low Sweep 2x45-53% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x55-66% Mud Bomb 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Onix builds →Dig 2x31-38% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x11-15% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Dig 2x29-35% Brick Break 2x42-50% Low Sweep 2x36-44% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x65-78% Bulldoze 2x35-41% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x68-80% Dig 2x36-43% Low Sweep 2x46-54% Karate Chop 2x36-43% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Magneton builds →Mirror Shot 2x84-99% Magnet Bomb 2x31-38% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x63-75% Surf 2x72-86% Dig 2x52-62% Mud Bomb 2x54-64% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x103-122%KO Dig 2x46-54% Brick Break 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x36-42% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x69-81% Dig 2x37-44% Low Sweep 2x45-53% Karate Chop 2x36-43% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon 2x105-125%KO Mirror Shot 2x86-102%KO Magnet Bomb 2x30-36% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x58-69% Mud Bomb 2x52-61% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x19-24% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 2x149-176%KO Aura Sphere 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x41-48% Low Sweep 2x50-60% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x101-120%KO Focus Blast 2x68-81% Dig 2x46-54% Brick Break 2x65-77% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x86-101%KO Focus Blast 2x106-124%KO Flying Press 2x66-79% Dig 2x36-43% | ||
 Durant BugSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Durant builds →Iron Head 2x61-72% Dig 2x41-48% Metal Claw 2x40-48% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x68-81% Surf 2x34-40% Dig 2x44-52% Vital Throw 2x58-68% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Sudowoodo with Leaf Storm (142-168%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (104-123%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x142-168%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x111-130%KO Feint5-6% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x97-114%KO | ||
X & Y 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 56 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Endure and 6 more.
X & Y Sudowoodo Best Moveset
Best Build
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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 Stone Edge and Rock Slide 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 X & Y
This 2-stage line starts with Bonsly, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Sudowoodo at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Sudowoodo.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in X & Y
Step 1Breed Bonsly from SudowoodoBreed from Sudowoodo at the Day Care.
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Route 20YGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidHorde battleRoute 20XGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidHorde battleor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
Sudowoodo Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic. Sudowoodo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
For X & Y, 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 X & Y, Sudowoodo works as an attacker with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. 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.
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