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sudowoodo
#185

Sudowoodo

Imitation Pokémon

Rock

Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.

Base Stats

HP 70
Attack 100
Defense 115
Sp. Atk 30
Sp. Def 65
Speed 30
Total 410

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Imitation Pokémon
Height 1.2 m
Weight 38.0 kg
Base Exp 144
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 65
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Forest
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

sudowoodo Front Front
sudowoodo Back Back
sudowoodo Front Shiny Front Shiny
sudowoodo Back Shiny Back Shiny
sudowoodo Front ♀ Front ♀
sudowoodo Back ♀ Back ♀
sudowoodo Front Shiny ♀ Front Shiny ♀
sudowoodo Back Shiny ♀ Back Shiny ♀
sudowoodo Official Art Official Art
sudowoodo Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu
All-Out Attacker
Moves
Low Kick / Earthquake
Explosion / Sucker Punch
Item
Choice Band / Life Orb
Ability
Rock Head
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 4
Atk 252
Spe 252
SubPunch
Moves
Wood Hammer / Explosion / Sucker Punch
Item
Life Orb / Leftovers
Ability
Rock Head
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 8
Atk 252
Spe 248
Support
Moves
Wood Hammer / Earthquake / Low Kick
Toxic / Explosion
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Rock Head
Nature
Impish
EVs
HP 252
Atk 4
Def 252

Strategy Overview

Since its introduction, Sudowoodo has always been shunned in favor of more powerful alternatives. Pure Rock typing is surprisingly poor defensively, and as an offensive Pokemon, Sudowoodo is overshadowed by the likes of Rhyperior, Kabutops, and Aggron, all of which boast superior stats and useful secondary STAB moves. Luckily, Sudowoodo does have one big advantage over its rivals in the form of Wood Hammer, which lets it turn the tables on Water- and Ground-types that counter other Rock-types. Explosion and Sucker Punch also help set Sudowoodo apart, making it a very dangerous Pokemon when behind a Substitute. Overall, Sudowoodo still lacks the power and Speed necessary to be a top threat, but when played well it can be a powerful force that is sure to punch some holes in your opponent's team.

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc