No. 0977 · Generation IX · Paldea

Dondozo

The Big Catfish Pokémon

Water

Weak to Grass Electric

Sprite

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.

Water

This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.

Height12.0 m

Weight220.0 kg

AbilitiesUnaware, Oblivious

HiddenWater Veil

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 150

Attack 100

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 65

Speed 35

Total530

530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Water-types.

150 base HP, Dondozo's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack176

GO Defense178

GO Stamina312

Max CP (L40)2,996

Max CP (L50)3,388

Best buddy (L51)3,428

Raid catch CP 1,633–1,712 (L20). Weather boosted 2,041–2,140 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Dondozo first appeared on August 25, 2025, during Sunkissed Shores.

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026, 3-star.

Dates	Raid	Event
Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026	3-star	Regular rotation
Aug 18 to Aug 26, 2026	3-star	Ultra Unlock: Water Festival
Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2026	3-star	Regular rotation
Jan 6 to Jan 11, 2026	3-star	Pinch Perfect
Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025	3-star	Journey to Paldea
Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2025	3-star	Sunkissed Shores

Full Dondozo GO history

Competitive

Dondozo in competitive play.

Dondozo is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #50 in the Great League.

Ubers

Defensive

Liquidation / Rest / Curse / Sleep Talk

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraSteel, Fairy, Ground

Unaware Wall

Rest / Curse / Waterfall / Sleep Talk

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraFighting, Dark, Dragon

VGC 2025

Bulky Attacker

Order Up / Body Press / Protect / Substitute

ItemLeftovers
NatureImpish
EVs4 HP / 4 Atk / 196 Def / 148 SpD / 156 Spe
TeraGrass

Commander Sweeper

Protect / Wave Crash / Earthquake / Order Up

ItemLeftovers
NatureAdamant
EVs4 HP / 228 Atk / 4 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
TeraSteel, Grass

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #50 89.6 score

Ultra League #27 90.1 score

Master League #109 75.5 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

Dondozo 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Dondozo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

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

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Game appearances

Dondozo appears in 2 games.

Every mainline release where Dondozo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet

How to get it

How to get Dondozo.

Every main-series game Dondozo is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Water-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega Dimension

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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