Sudowoodo: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk100108–167184–328

Def115121–183211–361

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe3045–9058–174

Total410Higher than 41% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Sudowoodo outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
This Pokémon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
Everything about Rock Head →
Other Pokémon with Rock Head 21
Hisuian Growlithe Hisuian Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Onix Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Rhydon Aerodactyl Steelix Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Bagon Shelgon Bonsly Blue-Striped Basculin Tyrantrum
Speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack, or Intimidated.
Everything about Rattled →
Other Pokémon with Rattled 19
Alolan Meowth Alolan Persian Magikarp Ledyba Dunsparce Snubbull Granbull Poochyena Whismur Clamperl Bonsly White-Striped Basculin Cubchoo Yamper Toxel Wiglett Wugtrio Dudunsparce Gimmighoul

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0438BonslyRock
1. Level up knowing Mimic
  #0185SudowoodoRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoSlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

1CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20

1Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

1FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

1Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

1Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

1Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

1Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

12BlockPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5

16MimicThe last move the target used replaces this one.NormalStatus——10

20Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

24Tearful LookLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——20

28Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

32Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

36Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

40CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

44Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

48Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

Sudowoodo mimics the appearance of a tree, standing still with its arms up. It features a primarily brown body, beady eyes and an antennae-like protrusion from its head, which is smaller for females compared to males. On the end of its arms are three green balls, which can vary in size.

It has strong limbs, allowing it to hold its arms up for long periods of time in order to mimic a tree. It likes to surround itself and blend in with real trees, rarely moving unless it believes people realize it is faking being a tree. It is afraid of rain and will flee when rain comes; when exposed to water, it will run or lash out.

Design & origin

Ken Sugimori created its design unexpectedly whilst drawing various illustrations of characters, then asked a scenario writer to create a backstory about a Pokémon that blocks the player's path. It may be based on petrified wood. In English, "Sudowoodo" is a pun on "pseudo wood"; its Japanese name, Usokkī, comes from "uso" ("false") and "ki" ("tree" or "wood"), and is also taken from "Usotsuki" ("liar").

Its German name, Moglebaum, translates to "cheating tree," and its French name, Simularbre, to "acts like a tree."

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, Sudowoodo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Imitation Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown

: Forest
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#106Original Sinnoh#093Extended Sinnoh#093Updated Johto#107Mountain Kalos#130Original Alola#031Original Melemele#031Original Akala#015Updated Alola#038Updated Melemele#038Updated Akala#015Galar#253Hisui#124Paldea#088Kitakami#084

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.
Legends: Arceus
The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people.
Moon
To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
Sun
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.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
HeartGold · X
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
Pearl
Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
Diamond
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.
Emerald
SUDOWOODO 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.
Ruby · Sapphire
If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's a SUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Crystal · Sword
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · Shield
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composi tion appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Sudowoodo
Japanese: ウソッキー
Japanese (romaji): Usokkie
Korean: 꼬지모
Chinese (Traditional): 樹才怪
Chinese (Simplified): 树才怪
French: Simularbre
German: Mogelbaum
Spanish: Sudowoodo
Italian: Sudowoodo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 2 Def
: 65 ≈8.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 144
: Medium

Breeding

: Mineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Bonsly: Level up knowing Mimic.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 10 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22

Ultra Sun 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22

Moon 2 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Route 1SOS Battle · Lv 10–13

Sun 2 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Route 1SOS Battle · Lv 10–13

Y 1 area

Road 20Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

X 1 area

Road 20Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

Colosseum 3 areas

Pyrite Cave (Miror's Hideout)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 35
Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 35
The Under (Deep Colosseum)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 35

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

HeartGold 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Platinum 1 area

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Pearl 2 areas

Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

Emerald 1 area

Hoenn Battle FrontierUsing the Wailmer Pail on a Sudowoodo · Lv 40

Crystal 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Silver 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Gold 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.