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.
It’s so popular with the elderly that there’s a magazine devoted to this Pokémon. Fans obsess over the particular length and angle of its arms.
The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x58-68% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x112-132%KO Mirror Shot 2x91-108%KO Magnet Bomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x107-126%KO Sky Uppercut 2x70-83% Brick Break 2x63-74% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x101-120%KO Leaf Blade 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x65-77% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Brooklet Hill Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x68-81% Submission 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x52-62% Bubble Beam 2x56-66% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Sudowoodo with Close Combat (97-114%). Volcanion deals 68-80% with Fire Blast.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x97-114%KO Stone Edge27-32% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb37-44% Fire Blast68-80% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x99-116%KO Fire Blast51-59% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sudowoodo View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x148-175%KO Ice Shard30-35% Knock Off32-38% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Defense Curl, Endure and 6 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sudowoodo Best Moveset
Sudowoodo doesn't rely on pure speed. Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Sucker Punch and Normal and Fighting coverage keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Sudowoodo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Explosion
- Counter
- Stone Edge
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 Stone Edge while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Sudowoodo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sudowoodo starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Sudowoodo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Bonsly is your first catch on the way to Sudowoodo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-22 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BonslyRoute 1 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route30%EarlyRoute 1 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route30%EarlyLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%Mid
Step 2Sudowoodo ✓Lush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from BonslyLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from BonslyLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from BonslyLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from BonslyLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from BonslyLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from Bonslyor evolve from Bonsly (Step 1)
Sudowoodo Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic. Sudowoodo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sudowoodo works as an attacker with 410 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. Sucker Punch with Rocky Helmet 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