Dondozo
TL;DR. Dondozo is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 530. This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.
This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.
Stat spread.
Total of 530. 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.
Dondozo 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, Dondozo reaches 2,996 CP at level 40 and 3,428 CP as a best buddy.
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Dondozo in competitive play.
Dondozo is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #31 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Dondozo.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dondozo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dondozo?
Dondozo is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Dondozo weak to?
Dondozo takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dondozo resistant to?
Dondozo resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Dondozo evolve?
Dondozo does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Dondozo from?
Dondozo was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0977.
What are Dondozo's base stats?
Dondozo has HP 150, Attack 100, Defense 115, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 65, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 530.
What are Dondozo's abilities?
Dondozo can have the abilities Unaware, Oblivious, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.
Is Dondozo legendary or mythical?
No. Dondozo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dondozo's best stat?
Dondozo's highest base stat is HP at 150, which ranks 3rd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Dondozo good?
Dondozo has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Dondozo 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 Dondozo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Dondozo vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dondozo | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 150 | 70 | +80 |
| Attack | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Defense | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Speed | 35 | 66 | -31 |
| Total | 530 | 420 | +110 |
Dondozo appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Dondozo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Dondozo isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Dondozo is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Dondozo partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Dondozo partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Dondozo cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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