Doduo Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Doduo Pokemon Guide

Doduo is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its two heads, fast running speed and evolution into Dodrio. This guide covers Doduo’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Doduo

Shiny Form

Shiny Doduo

Doduo Description

Doduo is a two-headed bird Pokemon that runs faster than it flies. It evolves into Dodrio at Level 31.

Doduo Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Doduo, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Doduo

National Dex

#0084

Type

Normal / Flying

Species

Twin Bird Pokemon

Height

4’07” / 1.4 m

140 cm

Weight

86.4 lbs / 39.2 kg

39.2 kg

Abilities

Run Away, Early Bird, Tangled Feet

Doduo Stats

Doduo has solid Attack and Speed for an unevolved Pokemon, but low defensive stats. It usually works best as a fast physical attacker before evolving.

Doduo Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Doduo uses Normal, Flying and setup moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Doduo’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Drill Peck

A strong Flying-type attack closely associated with Doduo and Dodrio.

Peck

A basic Flying-type move used early by the line.

Brave Bird

A powerful Flying-type attack with recoil.

Tri Attack

A classic move tied closely to Dodrio in older games.

Quick Attack

Priority damage that can finish weakened targets.

Return

Reliable Normal-type damage in games where it is available.

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack for physical sweeping sets.

Agility

Boosts Speed and helps the line outrun more opponents.

Doduo All Moves

Doduo can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Doduo’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
5	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
9	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85
14	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
19	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
23	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
27	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
30	Acupressure	Normal	Status	–	–
33	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
36	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100
39	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
43	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Tailwind	Flying	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	–	–

Doduo Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Doduo is a Normal / Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Bug and Grass-type moves plus immunities to Ground and Ghost-type moves, but leaves it weak to Rock, Electric and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Normal / Flying

Weaknesses

Rock, Electric, Ice

Resistances

Bug, Grass

Immunity

Ground, Ghost

Doduo Abilities

Doduo’s abilities support wild-battle escapes, faster sleep recovery or evasion after confusion.

Doduo Evolution

Doduo evolves into Dodrio at Level 31. The full Doduo evolution line is Doduo and Dodrio.

Stage 1

Doduo

Starting form

Stage 2

Dodrio

Evolves from Doduo at Level 31

Where to Find Doduo in Pokemon Games

Doduo’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found on open routes, plains and safari-style areas where it can run freely.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Red	Route 16, Route 17 and Route 18.
Pokemon Blue	Route 16, Route 17 and Route 18.
Pokemon Yellow	Route 16, Route 17 and Route 18.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Gold	Route 22, Route 26, Route 27 and Route 28.
Pokemon Silver	Route 22, Route 26, Route 27 and Route 28.
Pokemon Crystal	Route 22, Route 26, Route 27 and Route 28.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Ruby	Safari Zone extension areas.
Pokemon Sapphire	Safari Zone extension areas.
Pokemon Emerald	Safari Zone extension areas.
Pokemon FireRed	Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Safari Zone.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Safari Zone.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Diamond	Route 201 with dual-slot FireRed.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 201 with dual-slot FireRed.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 201 with dual-slot FireRed.
Pokemon HeartGold	Route 22, Route 26, Route 27 and Route 28.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Route 22, Route 26, Route 27 and Route 28.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon X	Route 5.
Pokemon Y	Route 5.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Safari Zone extension areas.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Safari Zone extension areas.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Sun	Route 10 and Poke Pelago.
Pokemon Moon	Route 10 and Poke Pelago.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Route 10.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Route 10.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Route 16, Route 17 and Route 18.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Route 16, Route 17 and Route 18.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 201 and Spacious Cave.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 201 and Spacious Cave.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Doduo
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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