Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,148 CP and is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Meteor Beam. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Sudowoodo Stats and Max CP

167 ATK

176 DEF

172 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2428 CP

Lvl 40

2148 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1534 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1227 CP

Lvl 15 Research

920 CP

Sudowoodo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Gym Defender

Rock-type

Great League

Ultra League

Sudowoodo Type Chart

Sudowoodo takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Grass160.0%

Ground160.0%

Steel160.0%

Water160.0%

Sudowoodo takes reduced damage from:

Fire62.5%

Flying62.5%

Normal62.5%

Poison62.5%

Sudowoodo best moveset

Rock Throw + Meteor Beam

Rock Throw

Meteor Beam

Sudowoodo's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Meteor Beam, with 10.67 DPS and 200.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Sudowoodo ranks #86 (C Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.

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Data table

1.	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam	9.43	10.67	200.6
2.	Counter	Meteor Beam	8.93	10.10	189.9
3.	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	8.60	9.73	182.9
4.	Rock Throw	Stone Edge	8.21	9.28	174.5
5.	Counter	Rock Slide	8.12	9.18	172.7
6.	Rock Throw	Earthquake	8.03	9.08	170.8
7.	Rock Throw	Trailblaze	7.92	8.95	168.4
8.	Counter	Stone Edge	7.59	8.58	161.4

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Fast Attacks

Counter1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Counter has no special effects.
See Counter details page ↗
Rock Throw1381.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 8
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 5

Effects
Rock Throw has no special effects.
See Rock Throw details page ↗

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	13
Energy	8
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	5

Charged Attacks

Trailblaze65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Water
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Steel
Fire
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Stone Edge1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Stone Edge has no special effects.
See Stone Edge details page ↗
Meteor Beam1401002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Meteor Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Meteor Beam details page ↗
Rock Tomb65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗
Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Rock Slide has no special effects.
See Rock Slide details page ↗

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	45

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	55

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.0s

Damage	120
Energy	60

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

The following chart shows Sudowoodo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sudowoodo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Sudowoodo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Sudowoodo CP Chart

Sudowoodo reaches a maximum of 2,148 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,162–1,227 CP, rising to 1,452–1,534 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 871–920 CP.

Max CP	2148 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	871 CP - 920 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1162 CP - 1227 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1162 CP - 1227 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1452 CP - 1534 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Sudowoodo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	30 CP	2	95 CP	3	160 CP
4	224 CP	5	289 CP	6	354 CP
7	419 CP	8	484 CP	9	549 CP
10	613 CP	11	675 CP	12	736 CP
13	798 CP	14	859 CP	15	920 CP
16	982 CP	17	1043 CP	18	1104 CP
19	1166 CP	20	1227 CP	21	1288 CP
22	1350 CP	23	1411 CP	24	1473 CP
25	1534 CP	26	1595 CP	27	1657 CP
28	1718 CP	29	1780 CP	30	1841 CP
31	1872 CP	32	1902 CP	33	1933 CP
34	1964 CP	35	1994 CP	36	2025 CP
37	2056 CP	38	2086 CP	39	2117 CP
40	2148 CP	41	2175 CP	42	2203 CP
43	2230 CP	44	2258 CP	45	2286 CP
46	2314 CP	47	2342 CP	48	2371 CP
49	2399 CP	50	2428 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Sudowoodo

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Sudowoodo's Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Sudowoodo.

Rock

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#185
Height	1.19 m
Weight	38 kg
Region	Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bonsly	50 Candy Walk 15 km with your buddy	Sudowoodo

Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo which costs 50 Candy. Walk 15 km with your buddy

Sudowoodo family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Sudowoodo

Bonsly

Shadow Sudowoodo

Size information

Sudowoodo's height ranges from 0.58 m to 2.38 m, with the average being 1.19 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.58 m	0.6 m	1.19 m	1.79 m	2.38 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.5831 m	0.595 m
XXS	1′11″	1′11″
XS	0.595 m	1.19 m
XS	1′11″	3′11″
M	0.8925 m	1.4875 m
M	2′11″	4′11″
XL	1.4875 m	1.785 m
XL	4′11″	5′10″
XXL	1.785 m	2.38 m
XXL	5′10″	7′10″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer	11s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	5.0%
Attack Timer	20s
Dodge Probability	0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Sudowoodo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sudowoodo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Sudowoodo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Sudowoodo costumes

A list of Sudowoodo costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Sudowoodo Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Silver	It disguises it self as a tree to avoid attack. Ithates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Crystal	If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's aSUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Ruby, Sapphire	SUDOWOODO camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because the forelegs remaingreen throughout the year, the POKéMON is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
Emerald	It mimics a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. But since its forelegs remain green throughout the year, it is easily identified as a fake in the winter.
FireRed	It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
LeafGreen	Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Diamond	Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
Pearl	It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
HeartGold	Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
SoulSilver	It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
X	Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
Y, Shield	It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire	Sudowoodo camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because its hands remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
Sun	To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
Moon	Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people.
Ultra Sun	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.
Ultra Moon	The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
Sword	If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Legends: Arceus	Though it pretends to be a tree, it fails to fool even children. To the touch, its body feels more like rock than tree bark. Sudowoodo's extreme aversion to water merits special note.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Meteor Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.67 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 200.6.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Sudowoodo’s strengths and weaknesses?

Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Flying, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

How does Sudowoodo perform in Raids?

Sudowoodo ranks #86 among Rock-type attackers (C Tier).

What is Sudowoodo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Sudowoodo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,148 CP and 2,428 CP at Level 50.

Can Sudowoodo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Sudowoodo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Sudowoodo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Sudowoodo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Sudowoodo?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Sudowoodo: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.