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#0185 Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Rock
Abilities
SturdyIt can’t be knocked out in 1 hit from full HP.Rock HeadProtects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Hidden ability
Power SpotPowers up allies’ moves.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Mineral
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
2 Defense
Sudowoodo’s base stats
HP95 (official 70)
Attack115 (official 100)
Defense125 (official 115)
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def80 (official 65)
Speed30
Total475Official games: 410, +65 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Sudowoodo in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Route 39, 154%
Route 39, 154%
Route 39, 154%

Evolution

Evolves from Bonsly when leveled up with high friendship (220 or more).

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Sudowoodo’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionSlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.
1SlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.
1Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
1Hammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010The user swings a huge arm at the foe. It lowers the user’s Speed by 1 stage.
1Wood HammerGrassPhysical12010015The user slams its rugged body into the foe to attack. The user also sustains serious damage.
1Fake TearsDarkStatus—10020The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered. Lowers its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
1CopycatNormalStatus——20The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
1FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
12BlockNormalStatus——5The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
16MimicNormalStatus——10The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
20Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
24Tearful LookNormalStatus——20The user gets teary-eyed, sapping the foe’s will to fight. Lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk.
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
32Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
36Low KickFightingPhysicalvar.10020A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
40CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
48Head SmashRockPhysical1209510Strikes the target with a full-power headbutt. The user also takes damage.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Sudowoodo can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM41TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM99Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM123Body PressFightingPhysical8010010Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage.
TM125Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010Gathers cosmic power in the first turn to raise Special Attack, then attacks on the second turn.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Sudowoodo can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.

Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Celadon City Pokémon Center

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.

Egg moves

Sudowoodo’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
Defense CurlNormalStatus——40The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015The user sticks out its head and charges. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
RolloutRockPhysical309020The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit.
Sand TombGroundPhysical358515The user whips up a harsh sandstorm. The foe takes damage for 2 to 5 turns and can’t escape.
Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005The user explodes to hit all Pokémon in battle, then faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.

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