Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Imitation Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Sudowoodo Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Sudowoodo for super-effective damage. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Sudowoodo's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
 Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x13-16% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x23-28% Double Kick 2x17-22% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x59-70% Mud Shot 2x52-61% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x47-56% Circle Throw 2x44-52% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x29-36% Mud Shot 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x11-13% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Sand Tomb 2x27-32% Double Kick 2x15-19% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x53-64% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x30-36% Mud Shot 2x40-47% Sand Tomb 2x18-22% Double Kick 2x12-14% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x42-51% Revenge 2x42-51% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x54-65% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x27-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
 Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x64-76% Revenge 2x32-37% Mud Shot 2x48-56% Sand Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x74-87% Mud Shot 2x37-45% Metal Claw 2x48-56% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x45-53% Revenge 2x26-32% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x42-50% Revenge 2x21-26% Mud Shot 2x54-64% Water Gun 2x26-32% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x54-64% Dig 2x36-43% Steel Wing 2x32-37% Low Sweep 2x45-53% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x63-75% Revenge 2x31-38% Mud Shot 2x47-56% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x75-88% Mud Shot 2x38-46% Metal Claw 2x47-56% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x46-54% Revenge 2x27-32% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x54-64% Dig 2x36-43% Steel Wing 2x31-38% Low Sweep 2x46-54% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Passimian builds →Low Sweep 2x54-64% Revenge 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x62-73% Bulldoze 2x47-56% Revenge 2x32-37% Mud Shot 2x46-54% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x46-54% Smart Strike 2x62-73% Bulldoze 2x54-63% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x54-63% Dig 2x36-42% Brick Break 2x50-59% Steel Wing 2x32-37% | ||
 Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x59-71% Bulldoze 2x46-54% Mud Shot 2x43-51% Sand Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x54-63% Drain Punch 2x33-39% Brick Break 2x33-39% Bubble Beam 2x62-73% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x47-56% Revenge 2x31-37% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x44-53% Smart Strike 2x63-74% Bulldoze 2x55-65% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x65-77% Submission 2x53-63% Dig 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x49-58% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Mud Shot 2x43-51% Sand Tomb 2x27-33% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x55-65% Dive 2x55-65% Drain Punch 2x34-40% Brick Break 2x34-40% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x78-92% Dig 2x61-73% Stomping Tantrum 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x47-56% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x73-86% Drill Run 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x46-54% Stomping Tantrum 2x69-81% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x85-101%KO Flying Press 2x65-77% Submission 2x52-62% Dig 2x35-41% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x45-54% Mud Shot 2x45-54% Sand Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x54-64% Dive 2x54-64% Drain Punch 2x34-40% Brick Break 2x34-40% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (87-103%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer also KOs at 109-129%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Rapid Spin7-9% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Rillaboom builds →U Turn21-25% Wood Hammer 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x40-47% Drain Punch 2x74-87% Knock Off21-25% Facade11-13% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Slowking builds →Scald 2x71-84% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Sudowoodo evolved from Bonsly's chain using knowing a specific move. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Bonsly eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Bonsly pushed Sudowoodo to 410 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +20. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sudowoodo to get Bonsly eggs easily using 61 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Harden and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Sudowoodo Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Sudowoodo's strengths as a physical attacker. Aguavberry provides extra utility, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Sturdy rounds out the package.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Foul Play
- Copycat
- Ice Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Block
- Mud Slap
- Tearful Look
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Sudowoodo picks up Curse and Defense Curl only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Head Smash and Meteor Beam while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Sudowoodo in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Sudowoodo across 14 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in Sword & Shield
The path to Sudowoodo starts with Bonsly at Lv. 22-45 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BonslyStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstorm
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Hammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSandstormMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworld Lv.22-2630%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworld Lv.22-2630%MidAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3110%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3110%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSandstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSandstormor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
Sudowoodo Guide
In Sword & Shield, watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Sudowoodo. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Sudowoodo won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Sword & Shield, Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic. Sudowoodo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
For Sword & Shield, it depends on your team. Sudowoodo at 410 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Rock coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Sword & Shield, Sudowoodo works as an attacker with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Foulplay with Aguavberry is the standard set.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. That's the one you want on Sudowoodo. Rattled is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Rock Head works too if your team needs something different.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sudowoodo appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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