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.
When DODUO evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Zapdos can KO Dodrio with Thunderbolt (136-160%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (145-171%). Weavile deals 64-76% with Ice Shard.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x136-160%KO Heat Wave48-56% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x64-76% Pursuit32-38% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x171-201%KO Aura Sphere51-60% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Dodrio View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x195-230%KO Megahorn39-46% | ||
Platinum 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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Endeavor, Feint Attack and 5 more.
Platinum Dodrio Best Moveset
Start with max Attack and Speed EVs. Jolly nature gives Dodrio the right fast physical lean, Sharpbeak adds extra utility, and Earlybird works in the background. Facade is the main damage option.
Best Build
Dodrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Drill Peck
- Steel Wing
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Dodrio misses out on Brave Bird and Endeavor. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, with Dark and Steel coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dodrio in Platinum
No wild encounters for Dodrio. The 2-stage line runs through Doduo, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 31 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Dodrio in Platinum
Step 1Catch DoduoRoute 201Grass Lv.2-3 RouteCommonEarlySwarm active
Step 2Dodrio ✓
Dodrio Guide
For Platinum, we rate Dodrio C-Tier: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Bravebird with Sharpbeak is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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