84: Doduo

Essentials

Doduo

Twin Bird Pokémon

Abilities

Run Away: Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Early Bird: Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Hidden Ability

Tangled Feet: Doubles evasion when confused.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 84
Kanto: 84
Original Johto: 199
Original Hoenn: 92
Updated Johto: 204
Central Kalos: 94
New Hoenn: 95

Names

Japanese: ドードー (doodoo)
: ドードー
Official roomaji: Dodo
Korean: 두두
Chinese: 嘟嘟
: 嘟嘟
French: Doduo
German: Dodu
Spanish: Doduo
Italian: Doduo

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Flying

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

190

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Sharp Beak
		nothing
	5%	Sharp Beak
	5%	Sharp Beak
	5%	Sharp Beak
	5%	Sharp Beak

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Doduo	Dodrio Level up, starting at level 31

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	35	4.5	243	274
Attack	85	60.5	238	269
Defense	45	16.8	158	189
Special Attack	35	9.2	138	169
Special Defense	35	6.2	138	169
Speed	75	58.8	218	249
Total	310	18.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/12/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.

: A two-headed Pokémon that was discovered as a sudden mutation. It runs at a pace of over 60 miles per hour.
: The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.
: Doduo’s two heads never sleep at the same time. Its two heads take turns sleeping, so one head can always keep watch for enemies while the other one sleeps.
: Doduo’s two heads contain completely identical brains. A scientific study reported that on rare occasions, there will be examples of this Pokémon possessing different sets of brains.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Twin Bird Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Habitat: grassland
Footprint
Shape: Crural

Height

4'7.1"
1.4 m

Weight

392

86.4 lb
39.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Blue

Yellow

Gold

Silver

Crystal

Ruby

Sapphire

Emerald

FireRed

LeafGreen

Diamond

Route 201

Pearl

Route 201

Platinum

Route 201

HeartGold

SoulSilver

X

Route 5

Route 5

Y

Route 5

Route 5

Pal Park

Area: Field
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Normal and Flying moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Doduo's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Peck			35	35	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
20	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
	9	9						Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
			5	5	5	5	5	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			10	10	10	9	8	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
24	13	13	14	14	14	13	12	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	21	21						Tri Attack			10	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
	25	25						Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
			19	19	19	17	15	Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
30	33							Drill Peck			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
36								Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
40								Tri Attack			10	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
		33	23	23	23			Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
						21	19	Pluck			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
						25	22	Double Hit			10	35	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
44	37						26	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
							29	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
			28	28	28	29	33	Acupressure			30	—	—		Raises one of a friendly Pokémon's stats at random by two stages.
							36	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
							40	Jump Kick			10	100	95%		If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
						33		Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		37				37	43	Drill Peck			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						41		Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
			32	32	32			Double Hit			10	35	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
		45	37	37	37			Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			41	41	41			Drill Peck			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			46	46	46	45	47	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
				50	50	49	50	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
								Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
								Brave Bird			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
								Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
								Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
								Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
								Haze			30	—	—		Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion.
								Mirror Move			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
								Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
								Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								Supersonic			20	—	55%		Confuses the target.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
								Air Cutter			25	60	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
								Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
								Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
								Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
								Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
								Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
								Sky Attack			5	140	90%		User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
								Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
								Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
04								Whirlwind			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
	03							Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
							01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	13							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	20							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					19	19	19	Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
08								Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
	31							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
09								Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
20								Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
31								Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	34							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	39							Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
33								Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34								Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
40								Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
43								Sky Attack			5	140	90%		User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
49								Tri Attack			10	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
				48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
				83				Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
	47	47	47		51	51	51	Steel Wing			25	70	90%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Defense by one stage.
							75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
	H2	H2					76	Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			51					Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
			58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			88	88				Pluck			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
50			90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
					100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H2			H2	H2	H2	H2		Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.