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No. 0084

Doduo

Twin Bird Pokémon

Doduo
Official art
NormalFlying
Height
1.4 m 4′07″
Weight
39.2 kg 86.4 lbs
Base stat total
310 top 80%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this Pokémon runs at high speed on developed legs.
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Base stats

HP3595–142180–274
Atk8581–150157–295
Def4545–10685–207
SpA3536–9567–185
SpD3536–9567–185
Spe7572–139139–273
Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon
HP35Atk85Def45Spe75SpD35SpA35

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Doduo outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 139Doduo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 127Doduo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95Doduo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Run Away

    Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

  • Early Bird

    Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

  • Tangled FeetHidden ability

    Doubles evasion when confused.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.93% of teams · rank #48 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Early Bird
Nature
Jolly
EVs
236 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Ground
  1. Brave Bird
  2. Quick Attack
  3. Protect
  4. Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.98%
  • Rated 1500+1.34%
  • Rated 1630+0.93%
  • Rated 1760+0.17%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.93%

Moves

  • Brave Bird99.6%
  • Quick Attack97.1%
  • Protect65.3%
  • Tera Blast56.7%
  • Knock Off43.2%
  • Thrash17.6%
  • Substitute11.8%
  • Body Slam5%
  • Double-Edge2.2%
  • Swords Dance0.5%

Items

  • Life Orb47.1%
  • Sky Plate20.2%
  • Choice Band17.4%
  • Oran Berry11.8%
  • Choice Scarf2.6%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots0.4%

Abilities

  • 80%
  • 20%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 236 Atk / 236 Spe97.2%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe2.2%
  • Adamant 156 Atk / 236 Spe0.2%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe0.2%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 236 Spe0.1%

Tera types

  • Ground56.9%
  • Flying22.8%
  • Normal20%
  • Steel0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0084DoduoNormalFlying
    1. Level 31#0085DodrioNormalFlying

Moves

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
5Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
9Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
14PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
19Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
23AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
27UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
30AcupressureRaises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.NormalStatus——30
33Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
36Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20
39EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
43ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 30

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 4

EggAssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5
EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category
Twin Bird Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#084Original Johto#199Original Hoenn#092Updated Johto#204Central Kalos#094New Hoenn#095Let’s Go Kanto#084Blueberry#001

  1. The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  2. A two-headed Pokémon that was discovered as a sudden mutation. It runs at a pace of over 60 miles per hour.

    FireRed · X

  3. Even while eating or sleeping, one of the heads remains always vigilant for any sign of danger. When threatened, it flees at over 60 miles per hour.

    Emerald

  4. DODUO’s two heads contain completely identical brains. A scientific study reported that on rare occasions, there will be examples of this Pokémon possessing different sets of brains.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  5. DODUO’s two heads never sleep at the same time. Its two heads take turns sleeping, so one head can always keep watch for enemies while the other one sleeps.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

  6. It lives on a grassy plain where it can see a long way. If it sees an enemy, it runs away at 60 mph.

    Crystal

  7. It races through grassy plains with powerful strides, leaving footprints up to four inches deep.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  8. By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running.

    Gold · HeartGold

  9. Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this Pokémon runs at high speed on developed legs.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  10. A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
ドードー
Japanese (romaji)
Dodo
Korean
두두
Chinese (Traditional)
嘟嘟
Chinese (Simplified)
嘟嘟
French
Doduo
German
Dodu
Spanish
Doduo
Italian
Doduo

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
62
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Flying
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Doduo
♂ Male
Female Doduo
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Green 5 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–22
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Red 5 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–22
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas
  • Road 16Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
  • Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 18Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas
  • Road 16Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
  • Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 18Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Alpha Sapphire 4 areas
  • Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (SE)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (SW)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Omega Ruby 4 areas
  • Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (SE)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (SW)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 5Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 5Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
SoulSilver 7 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
  • Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
HeartGold 7 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
  • Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
LeafGreen 5 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–22
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
FireRed 5 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–22
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Emerald 3 areas
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
  • Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Sapphire 3 areas
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
  • Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Ruby 3 areas
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
  • Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Crystal 5 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Silver 5 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Gold 5 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Yellow 3 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Blue 5 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–22
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Red 5 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–22
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26