For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. At 470 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Drill Peck with Focus Sash is the standard set.

What is Dodrio weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Dodrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dodrio's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

What is the best ability for Dodrio?

Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles. That's the one you want on Dodrio. Tangled Feet is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Early Bird works too if your team needs something different.

What role does Dodrio play in battle?

Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Dodrio is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Best used as a sweeper.

What counters Dodrio?

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dodrio has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.

Dodrio - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Sweeper

CTier

110Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Triple Bird Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack110

Defense70

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def60

Speed110

Total470

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.8 m

Weight85.2 kg

Base XP165

Abilities

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Early BirdPopular

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Tangled FeetHAPopular

Doubles evasion when confused.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

One of Doduo’s two heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 mph in prairies.

Dodrio Weakness

Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Dodrio for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 110 Speed, Dodrio outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.

Dodrio Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground, Ghost

Type ChartGood

3Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock

½xResist

Grass Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground Ghost

STAB (3)

Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Dodrio in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 48 Rock ThrowLv. 19 Damage vs Dodrio Rock Slide 2x 107-127%KO Rock Throw 2x 71-84% View Rhydon builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 23 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Dodrio Rock Slide 2x 83-98% Rock Throw 2x 56-67% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 30 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Dodrio Rock Slide 2x 47-56% Rock Throw 2x 32-38% View Onix builds →
Pikachu Electric	C
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves ThunderLv. 30 ThunderboltLv. 21 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Dodrio Thunder 2x 83-98% Thunderbolt 2x 67-80% Thunder Shock 2x 32-38% View Pikachu builds →
Lapras WaterIce	C
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves Ice BeamLv. 39 Ice ShardLv. 19 Damage vs Dodrio Ice Beam 2x 100-118%KO Ice Shard 2x 41-49% View Lapras builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Evolved from Doduo. Dodrio is the final form in this two-stage line. A small partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+35 over Doduo), and Dodrio peaks at 470 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#084Doduo

Level 31

#085Dodrio

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Doduo

NormalFlying

Dodrio

NormalFlying

60+25

ATK

110+25

DEF

70+25

SP.ATK

60+25

SP.DEF

60+25

SPE

110+35

BST

310C-Tier

470B-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Dodrio Best Moveset

Dodrio leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Leveling does the heavy lifting. Dodrio picks up Jump Kick and Thrash along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Fighting coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Mirror Move

A——20Flying

Lv 1

Peck

D3510035Flying

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

C4010030Normal

Lv 1

Rage

D2010020Normal

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 1

Tri Attack

C8010010Normal

Lv 5

Quick Attack+1

C4010030Normal

Lv 10

Rage

D2010020Normal

Lv 16

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 22

Agility

A——30Psychic

Lv 27

Drill Peck

A8010020Flying

Lv 37

Swords Dance

B——20Normal

Lv 48

Jump Kick

C1009510Fighting

Lv 59

Thrash

A12010010Normal

TM Moves

TM12

Facade

B7010020Normal

TM14

Fly

B909515Flying

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM50

Roost

C——10Flying

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM02

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM28

Tri Attack

C8010010Normal

Egg Moves

Dodrio doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Dodrio can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Dodrio in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

6 encounter spots for Dodrio at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Dodrio in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

To get Dodrio, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 31-38. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Doduo
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
25%Late
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
25%Late
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Train until Level 31
Step 2Dodrio ✓
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
10%Late
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
10%Late
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
5%Late
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
5%Late
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
5%Late
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
5%Late
or evolve from Doduo (Step 1)

Dodrio Guide

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. At 470 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Drill Peck with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Dodrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dodrio's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles. That's the one you want on Dodrio. Tangled Feet is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Early Bird works too if your team needs something different.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Dodrio is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Best used as a sweeper.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dodrio has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.

Game Availability

One of the original 151, Dodrio has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Ice Volt Switch Dazzling Gleam Damage vs Dodrio Thunderbolt 2x 205-241%KO Volt Switch 2x 160-189%KO Dazzling Gleam 91-107%KO View Tapu Koko builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Icicle Crash Ice Shard PursuitSTAB Damage vs Dodrio Knock Off 77-91% Ice Shard 2x 95-113%KO Pursuit 48-56% View Weavile builds →
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