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.
Watch out if DODRIO’s three heads are looking in three separate directions. It’s a sure sign that it is on its guard. Don’t go near this POKéMON if it’s being wary - it may decide to peck you.
Apparently, the heads aren’t the only parts of the body that DODRIO has three of. It has three sets of hearts and lungs as well, so it is capable of running long distances without rest.
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 100 Speed, Dodrio outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Regirock builds →Thunderbolt 2x45-54% Shock Wave 2x30-37% Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Rock Throw 2x59-70% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x49-59% Rollout 2x30-37% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Shock Wave 2x28-34% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 2x99-117%KO Spark 2x74-88% Shock Wave 2x68-80% | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x131-155%KO Spark 2x97-114%KO Shock Wave 2x91-107%KO Thunder Shock 2x61-72% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Regirock builds →Thunderbolt 2x46-55% Shock Wave 2x31-37% Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x59-69% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x59-69% Rock Throw 2x49-59% Rollout 2x32-38% Rock Blast 2x25-31% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Shock Wave 2x26-32% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x135-160%KO Spark 2x97-114%KO Shock Wave 2x91-108%KO Thunder Shock 2x61-72% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Regirock builds →Thunderbolt 2x48-57% Ancient Power 2x68-82% Shock Wave 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x68-82% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Rock Throw 2x49-59% Rollout 2x33-39% Rock Blast 2x27-33% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Shock Wave 2x27-33% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x162-191%KO Thunderbolt 2x134-158%KO Spark 2x97-115%KO Shock Wave 2x90-106%KO | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Regirock builds →Thunder 2x55-65% Thunderbolt 2x46-55% Ancient Power 2x69-82% Shock Wave 2x31-36% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x57-68% Rock Throw 2x48-57% Rollout 2x30-35% Rock Blast 2x25-30% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Anorith builds →Ancient Power 2x66-79% Rock Tomb 2x66-79% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Shock Wave 2x27-33% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x163-192%KO Thunderbolt 2x132-156%KO Spark 2x97-115%KO Shock Wave 2x89-105%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x58-69% Rock Throw 2x50-59% Rollout 2x30-36% Rock Blast 2x26-31% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Anorith builds →Ancient Power 2x68-79% Rock Tomb 2x68-79% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Shock Wave 2x27-32% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Claydol can KO Dodrio with Explosion (98-116%). Magneton threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (177-208%). Regice's Ice Beam also KOs at 143-168%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin20-24% Explosion98-116%KO Psychic39-46% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x177-208%KO | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x143-168%KO Thunderbolt 2x95-112%KO Explosion63-75% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x156-184%KO | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Medicham builds →Rock Slide 2x52-61% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
Evolved from Doduo. Dodrio is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+25 over Doduo), and Dodrio peaks at 460 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dodrio to get Doduo eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Feint Attack, Flail and 3 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Dodrio Best Moveset
Dodrio's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Return is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Dodrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Return
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Dodrio misses out on Endeavor and Feint Attack. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hyper Beam and Uproar, with Dark and Steel coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dodrio in Ruby & Sapphire
Dodrio tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Dodrio in Ruby & Sapphire
To get Dodrio, start by catching Doduo through walking encounters at Lv. 25-31. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DoduoSafari Zone - NorthwestRubyGrass Lv.27-29 Facility15%MidSafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireGrass Lv.27-29 Facility15%MidSafari Zone - SoutheastRubyGrass Lv.25 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - SoutheastSapphireGrass Lv.25 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireGrass Lv.25 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - SouthwestRubyGrass Lv.25 Facility10%Mid
Step 2Dodrio ✓Safari Zone - NorthwestSapphireGrass Lv.29-31 Facility5%MidSafari Zone - NorthwestRubyGrass Lv.29-31 Facility5%Midor evolve from Doduo (Step 1)
Dodrio Guide
For Ruby & Sapphire, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Drill Peck with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Ruby & Sapphire, watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Dodrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dodrio's base 100 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 100 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves