Dondozo (#0977) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP150210–257410–504

Atk10094–167184–328

Def115108–183211–361

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe3536–9567–185

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Dondozo outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Unaware
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Water VeilHidden ability
Prevents burns.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUUBL

4.05% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Nature: Impish
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Tera Type: Dark

Rest
Curse
Sleep Talk
Waterfall

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

Usage by rating

All players4.3%
Rated 1500+3.98%
Rated 1695+4.05%
Rated 1825+2.73%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.05%

Moves

Rest96.9%
Curse82%
Sleep Talk73.8%
Waterfall41.5%
Body Press39.3%
Crunch21.3%
Avalanche17.7%
Liquidation9.8%
Wave Crash9.7%
Protect4.1%

Items

Leftovers71.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots25.6%
Choice Band1%
Chesto Berry0.9%
Covert Cloak0.6%
Rocky Helmet0.6%

Abilities

99.9%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD32.4%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def16.6%
Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD12.9%
Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe8.7%
Impish 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def7.5%

Tera types

Dark36%
Fighting27.4%
Dragon22.4%
Grass6.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Dondozo does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

5TickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

10FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

15RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

15Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

20DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

25Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

30SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

35Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

40Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

45Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

50Order UpThe user attacks with elegant poise. If the user has a Tatsugiri in its mouth, this move boosts one of the user's stats based on the Tatsugiri's form.DragonPhys80100%10

55Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

60Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

65Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 32

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

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

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

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

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Big Catfish Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#374Hyperspace#030

It treats Tatsugiri like its boss and follows it loyally. Though powerful, Dondozo is apparently not very smart.
Violet
This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.
Scarlet