Sudowoodo
Sudowoodo is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0185 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock |
| Species | Imitation Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Rock Head Rattled (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0106 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0093 (Diamond/Pearl) 0093 (Platinum) 0107 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0130 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0031 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0038 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0253 (Sword/Shield) 0093 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0124 (Legends: Arceus) 0088 (Scarlet/Violet) 0084 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 65 (8.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 144 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 410 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Sudowoodo changes
- In Generations 2-4, Sudowoodo has a base experience yield of 135.
- In Generations 2-7, Sudowoodo has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant. |
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| Silver | It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining. |
| Crystal | If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a SUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
| FireRed | It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining. |
| LeafGreen | Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond | Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water. |
| Pearl | It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear. |
| Platinum | To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain. |
| HeartGold | Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation. |
| SoulSilver | It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain. |
| X | Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation. |
| Y | It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| Sun | To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates. |
| Moon | Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people. |
| Ultra Sun | 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. |
| Ultra Moon | The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong. |
| Sword | If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain. |
| Shield | It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Though it looks like a tree, its body is actually more like rock or stone. The Pokémon is very weak to water. |
| Shining Pearl | It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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. |
| Scarlet | Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation. |
| Violet | To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain. |
Moves learned by Sudowoodo
Moves learnt by level up
Sudowoodo does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Sudowoodo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Sudowoodo cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Sudowoodo learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Copycat | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 1 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 12 | Block | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 24 | Tearful Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 36 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Sudowoodo learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Sudowoodo learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sudowoodo gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Sudowoodo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Sudowoodo sprites
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Where to find Sudowoodo
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 36 |
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| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond | Evolve Bonsly |
| Pearl | Route 214, 221 |
| Platinum | Route 221 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 36 |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 20 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Route 1, Lush Jungle |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Lush Jungle |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shining Pearl | Route 214, 221 |
| Legends: Arceus | Celestica Ruins, Cloudpool Ridge |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, West Province (Area Three) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Sudowoodo questions
- What is a good moveset for Sudowoodo?
- How can you catch Sudowoodo in Emerald at the Battle Frontier?
- Bonsly>Sudowoodo?
- Why a Sudowoodo and not a Bonsly?
- What is Sudowoodo's reaction to Rain Dance?
- In Pokemon crystal how do you uproot the Sudowoodo outside Violet City?
- Do I get more chances?
- Multi-Species horde?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Sudowoodo |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ウソッキー (Usokkie) |
| German | Mogelbaum |
| French | Simularbre |
| Italian | Sudowoodo |
| Spanish | Sudowoodo |
| Korean | 꼬지모 (kkojimo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 树才怪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 樹才怪 |
| English |
Imitation Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | まねポケモン |
| German | Imitations-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Imitation |
| Italian | Pokémon Imitazione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Imitación |
| Korean | 흉내포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 模仿宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 模仿寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pseudo-
- prefix meaning ‘false’ (Sudowoodo is based on petrified wood)
- wood
- matter that trees are made of

