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Shadow Sudowoodo

Shadow Sudowoodo (Shadow)Rock
  • partlyCloudy
Shadow Sudowoodo is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1227 CP
Lvl 15 Research
920 CP

Shadow Sudowoodo's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#294
RockRock-type
#56
Great LeagueGreat League
#1042
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#800

Shadow Sudowoodo Type Chart

Shadow Sudowoodo takes increased damage from:Shadow Sudowoodo takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Sudowoodo takes reduced damage from:Shadow Sudowoodo takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Sudowoodo best moveset

Moves

Rock Throw + Meteor Beam

Rock
RockRock Throw
RockMeteor Beam
Shadow Sudowoodo's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Meteor Beam, with 12.36 DPS and 193.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Sudowoodo ranks #56 (B Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.RockRock ThrowRockMeteor Beam10.6912.36193.8
2.FightingCounterRockMeteor Beam10.0911.67182.9
3.RockRock ThrowRockRock Slide9.9211.47179.8
4.RockRock ThrowRockStone Edge9.3710.84169.8
5.FightingCounterRockRock Slide9.3410.81169.4
6.RockRock ThrowGroundEarthquake9.1810.62166.5
7.RockRock ThrowGrassTrailblaze9.1410.58165.7
8.RockRock ThrowRockRock Tomb8.7610.14158.9
1–8 of 14

Fast Attacks

  • FightingCounter1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Counter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Counter has no special effects.
    See Counter details page ↗
  • RockRock Throw1381.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Throw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy5

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

Charged Attacks

  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Trailblaze details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
  • RockMeteor Beam1401002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Meteor Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Meteor Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Meteor Beam details page ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

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

The following chart shows Shadow Sudowoodo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Sudowoodo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Sudowoodo CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Sudowoodo reaches a maximum of 2,148 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,111–1,227 CP, rising to 1,389–1,534 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 871–920 CP.

Max CPMax CP2148 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch871 CP - 920 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1162 CP - 1227 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1111 CP - 1227 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1389 CP - 1534 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
130 CP295 CP3160 CP
4224 CP5289 CP6354 CP
7419 CP8484 CP9549 CP
10613 CP11675 CP12736 CP
13798 CP14859 CP15920 CP
16982 CP171043 CP181104 CP
191166 CP201227 CP211288 CP
221350 CP231411 CP241473 CP
251534 CP261595 CP271657 CP
281718 CP291780 CP301841 CP
311872 CP321902 CP331933 CP
341964 CP351994 CP362025 CP
372056 CP382086 CP392117 CP
402148 CP412175 CP422203 CP
432230 CP442258 CP452286 CP
462314 CP472342 CP482371 CP
492399 CP502428 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#185
Height1.19 m
Weight38 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
BonslyBonsly
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconWalk 15 km with your buddy
SudowoodoSudowoodo
  • Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo which costs 50 Candy. Walk 15 km with your buddy
How to purify Shadow Sudowoodo
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sudowoodo

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

Rock Rock

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy360 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy12 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Sudowoodo Candy-

Shadow Sudowoodo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Sudowoodo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Sudowoodo family

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

SudowoodoSudowoodo
BonslyBonsly
Shadow Sudowoodo (Shadow)Shadow Sudowoodo

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Sudowoodo

Shadow Sudowoodo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Sudowoodo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Sudowoodo Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldAlthough it always pretends to be a tree, its composi­ tion appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
SilverIt disguises it­ self as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
CrystalIf a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's a SUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Ruby, SapphireSUDOWOODO camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because the forelegs remain green throughout the year, the POKéMON is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
EmeraldIt 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.
FireRedIt disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
LeafGreenAlthough it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
DiamondDespite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
PearlIt stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
HeartGoldAlthough it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
SoulSilverIt disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
XAlthough it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
Y, ShieldIt disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireSudowoodo 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.
SunTo avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
MoonApparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people.
Ultra SunIt’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 MoonThe result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
SwordIf a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Legends: ArceusThough 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.

List of Shadow Sudowoodo costumes

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A list of Shadow Sudowoodo costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Sudowoodo’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock-type Pokémon, Shadow Sudowoodo is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Meteor Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.364 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 193.753.

How does Shadow Sudowoodo perform in Raids?

Shadow Sudowoodo is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Sudowoodo rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Shadow Sudowoodo is a B-Tier Rock-type attacker, ranking at number #56 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sudowoodo?

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

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

Shadow Sudowoodo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2148 CP and 2428 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Sudowoodo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sudowoodo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Sudowoodo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sudowoodo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.