TL;DR. Dodrio is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 470. Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
Stat spread.
Total of 470. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Dodrio in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Dodrio reaches 2,362 CP at level 40 and 2,702 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Doduo family appeared on September 22, 2020.
- Doduo
- Dodrio by encounter
Dodrio in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dodrio across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #251 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Dodrio.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dodrio, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dodrio?
Dodrio is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Dodrio weak to?
Dodrio takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dodrio resistant to?
Dodrio is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.
How does Dodrio evolve?
Dodrio evolves from Doduo (Level 31). Dodrio is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Dodrio from?
Dodrio was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0085.
What are Dodrio's base stats?
Dodrio has HP 60, Attack 110, Defense 70, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 470.
What are Dodrio's abilities?
Dodrio can have the abilities Run Away, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Tangled Feet.
Is Dodrio legendary or mythical?
No. Dodrio is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dodrio's best stat?
Dodrio's highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 27th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Dodrio good?
Dodrio has a base stat total of 470, the 450th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Dodrio as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dodrio is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Dodrio vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dodrio | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Attack | 110 | 75 | +35 |
| Defense | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 67 | -7 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 68 | -8 |
| Speed | 110 | 75 | +35 |
| Total | 470 | 424 | +46 |
Dodrio appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Dodrio is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Dodrio.
Every main-series game Dodrio is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveDoduo (Level 31)
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 16, 17 and 18
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveDoduo (Level 31)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveDoduo (Level 31)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveDoduo (Level 31)
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 26 and 28, Mt. Silver
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Rocky Beach with 10 Plains points)
- In-game tradeTrade Dragonair in Blackthorn City
- SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 27 and 28, Mt. Silver
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Rocky Beach with 10 Plains points)
- In-game tradeTrade Dragonair in Blackthorn City
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveDoduo (Level 31)
Generation IIObtainable
- GoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 26 and 28, Mt. Silver (morning) (day)
- SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 27 and 28, Mt. Silver (morning) (day)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 27 and 28, Mt. Silver (morning) (day)
- In-game tradeTrade Dragonair in Blackthorn City
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildCerulean Cave
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoute 17
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Dodrio appears in 22 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through HZ137 (2026-05-22).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Dodrio has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Dodrio sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Dodrio in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Dodrio
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.