Sudowoodo

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Sudowoodo is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Imitation Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	185
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 №	106 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 093 (Diamond/Pearl) 093 (Platinum) 107 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 130 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 031 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 038 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 253 (Sword/Shield) 093 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 124 (Legends: Arceus)

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sudowoodo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	2		2		2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							2

Evolution chart

#438
Bonsly
Rock

(after Mimic learned)

#185
Sudowoodo
Rock

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.
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.

Moves learned by Sudowoodo

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Sudowoodo learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Slam	Normal	80	75
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Slam	Normal		80	75

Egg moves

Sudowoodo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sudowoodo egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—
Harden	Normal	—	—
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Rollout	Rock	30	90
Sand Tomb	Ground	35	85
Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100

Moves learnt by TM

Sudowoodo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by level up

Sudowoodo learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Rollout	Rock	30	90
5	Tackle	Normal	40	100
9	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
15	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
21	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
29	Mimic	Normal	—	—
37	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
47	Head Smash	Rock	150	80
57	Wood Hammer	Grass	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Sudowoodo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
Earth Power	Ground	90	100
Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sudowoodo sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny							—

See all Sudowoodo sprites

Where to find Sudowoodo

Gold Silver Crystal	Route 36
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

Answers to Sudowoodo questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Sudowoodo
Japanese	ウソッキー (Usokkie)
German	Mogelbaum
French	Simularbre

Name origin

pseudo-: prefix meaning ‘false’ (Sudowoodo is based on petrified wood)
wood: matter that trees are made of