Sudowoodo Pokemon Guide

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Sudowoodo Pokemon Guide

Sudowoodo is one of the most recognizable Dragon-type Pokemon, known for its high Attack stat, strong coverage moves, useful abilities and evolution from Dragonair. This guide covers Sudowoodo’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Sudowoodo and Pokemon Champions build information.

Normal Form

Sudowoodo

Shiny Form

Shiny Sudowoodo

Evolution Family

Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo Description

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokemon from the Johto region. This guide covers Sudowoodo’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Featured Competitive Build

Best Sudowoodo Build in Pokemon Champions

Sudowoodo is a bulky physical attacker in Pokemon Champions that can pressure teams with strong priority, useful coverage and enough bulk to stay active during key turns.

This build uses Sudowoodo’s strong Attack stat, Extreme Speed pressure and defensive value to create a reliable offensive option for competitive teams.

Best Moves

Head Smash, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Wood Hammer

Best Ability

Sturdy

Best Nature

Adamant

Best Items

Heavy-Duty Boots, Choice Band or Life Orb

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Sudowoodo Quick Facts

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

Name

Sudowoodo

National Dex

#0185

Type

Rock

Species

Imitation Pokemon

Height

3’11” / 1.2 m

120 cm

Weight

83.8 lbs / 38.0 kg

38.0 kg

Abilities

Sturdy, Rock Head, Rattled

Sudowoodo Stats

Sudowoodo has a stat spread and battle role that changes depending on the game, format and available moves.

Sudowoodo Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Sudowoodo has several useful moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Sudowoodo’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Sudowoodo All Moves

Use the section below to view Sudowoodo’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
1	Copycat	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
1	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
1	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90
1	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
1	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
1	Wood Hammer	Grass	Physical	120	100
12	Block	Normal	Status	–	–
16	Mimic	Normal	Status	–	–
20	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
24	Tearful Look	Normal	Status	–	–
28	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100
32	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
36	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
40	Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
44	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
48	Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Meteor Beam	Rock	Special	120	90
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Spikes	Ground	Status	–	–
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100

Sudowoodo Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokemon. Its weaknesses, resistances and immunities depend on this typing.

Type

Rock

Weaknesses

Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel

Resistances

Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying

Immunity

None

Sudowoodo Abilities

Sudowoodo’s abilities can influence its best role depending on the game and format.

Sudowoodo Evolution

Sudowoodo evolves from Bonsly when Bonsly levels up while knowing Mimic.

Stage 1

Bonsly

Starting form

Stage 2

Sudowoodo

Evolves from Bonsly after leveling up while knowing Mimic

Where to Find Sudowoodo in Pokemon Games

Sudowoodo’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, special encounter or evolve bonsly after it learns mimic in supported games.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Red	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Blue	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Yellow	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Gold	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Silver	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Crystal	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.

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

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Ruby	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.

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

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Diamond	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Pearl	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Platinum	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon HeartGold	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.

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

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Black	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon White	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Black 2	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon White 2	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.

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

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon X	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Y	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.

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

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Sun	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Moon	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

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

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Sword	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Shield	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Sudowoodo
Pokemon Scarlet	Found in North Province Area Two. Sudowoodo can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55.
Pokemon Violet	Found in North Province Area Two. Sudowoodo can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

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

Sudowoodo Forms and Evolution Notes

Sudowoodo looks like a tree, but it is a Rock-type Pokemon with strong physical attacks.

Category

Imitation Pokemon

Type

Rock

Height

3’11” / 1.2 m

Weight

83.8 lbs / 38.0 kg

Sudowoodo looks like a tree, but it is a Rock-type Pokemon with strong physical attacks.

What type is Sudowoodo?

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokemon.

What is Sudowoodo weak against?

Sudowoodo is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves.

What are Sudowoodo’s abilities?

Sudowoodo’s abilities are Sturdy, Rock Head, Rattled.

What are Sudowoodo’s best moves?

Sudowoodo’s best moves often include Head Smash, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Wood Hammer.

How do you get Sudowoodo?

The most common method is: Special encounter or evolve Bonsly after it learns Mimic in supported games.

Is Sudowoodo in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A.