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Sudowoodo
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 65 (25.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 144
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against recoil damage.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Generation VII
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.
It’s so popular with the elderly that there’s a magazine devoted to this Pokémon. Fans obsess over the particular length and angle of its arms.
The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
Generation VIII
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.
Though it pretends to be a tree, it fails to fool even children. To the touch, its body feels more like rock than tree bark. Sudowoodo's extreme aversion to water merits special note.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation II
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composi tion appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
It disguises it self as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's a SUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Generation III
SUDOWOODO camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because the forelegs remain green throughout the year, the POKéMON is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
It mimics a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. But since its forelegs remain green throughout the year, it is easily identified as a fake in the winter.
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Generation IV
Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
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.
Generation V
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Generation VI
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 camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because its hands remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Copycat | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 9 | Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 14 | Rock ThrowSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 21 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 24 | Tearful Look | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 29 | Mimic | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 30 | Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| 33 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 33 | Block | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 36 | Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 41 | Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 47 | Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 49 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 50 | Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 54 | Head SmashSTAB | roc | P | 150 | 80% | 5 |
| 57 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 57 | Wood Hammer | gra | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
54 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| High Horsepower | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Power GemSTAB | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Egg Moves
4 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
23 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Mimic | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Sudowoodo
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Stat Calculator
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About Sudowoodo
Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain. Sudowoodo stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Sudowoodo Base Stats
Sudowoodo has a base stat total of 410, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Sudowoodo serves as a bulky physical attacker. Sudowoodo is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Sudowoodo Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock-type, Sudowoodo is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Sudowoodo 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Sudowoodo Abilities
Sudowoodo's abilities include Sturdy, Rock Head, Rattled. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Rattled, which raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Sudowoodo Moves & Learnset
Sudowoodo can learn 101 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, 4 through breeding, and 23 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Head Smash (Rock, 150 power), Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Power Gem (Rock, 80 power). For coverage, Sudowoodo can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Sudowoodo
Sudowoodo has a moderate capture rate of 65 (25.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Sudowoodo yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sudowoodo belongs to the Mineral egg group. Sudowoodo is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Bonsly → Sudowoodo).
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