NationalDex
dodrio
#085

Dodrio

Triple Bird Pokémon

NormalFlying

One of Doduo’s two heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 mph in prairies.

Base Stats

HP 60
Attack 110
Defense 70
Sp. Atk 60
Sp. Def 60
Speed 110
Total 470

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

dodrio Dodrio Lv. 31

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Triple Bird Pokémon
Height 1.8 m
Weight 85.2 kg
Base Exp 165
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Grassland
Egg Groups Flying

Sprites

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

Competitive

pu Usage: 12.6%
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Early Bird
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Swords Dance
Item
Flyinium Z / Fightinium Z
Ability
Early Bird
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Choice Band
Moves
Knock Off / Pursuit / Quick Attack
Item
Choice Band
Ability
Early Bird
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
SpD 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Dodrio's fantastic offensive stats, near-unresisted coverage, and access to Swords Dance solidify it as a top offensive threat in PU that's able to blitz through Pokemon found on offensive and defensive teams alike. It can run a variety of sets that each offer immense amounts of offensive pressure: Swords Dance and Choice Band sets excel at wallbreaking, whereas Choice Scarf sets boast a near-unrivaled Speed tier. Since all of Dodrio's sets fit on offensive teams, deciphering what set it's running from Team Preview is nearly impossible, giving Dodrio the upper hand in many situations. However, Dodrio's lackluster bulk and weakness to Stealth Rock limit what it can safely switch into or use Swords Dance on, and it is easily worn down by Brave Bird's high recoil. Dodrio's matchups are also highly set dependent, as wallbreaking sets are prone to being revenge killed, while Choice Scarf lacks the power to break through bulky walls like Regirock and Mudsdale.

Most Used Moves

Jump Kick
86.7%
Return
53.8%
Knock Off
47.4%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc