Doduo (Pokémon)

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Doduo Twin Bird Pokémon ドードー Dodo #084 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Run Away or Early Bird Cacophony Cacophony Tangled Feet Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Doduo 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 86.4 lbs. 39.2 kg Doduo 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 96 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 62 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Doduo 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Doduo (Japanese: ドードー Dodo) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Dodrio starting at level 31.

Biology

Doduo is a two-headed, bipedal avian Pokémon. Each head has a long sharp beak and two beady black eyes with no discernible sclerae. It has a soft but bristly, down-like covering of brown feathers on its body and both heads. The males of the species have black flexible necks, whereas females have brown necks; both genders have brown coloring on their legs. It has two feet, each with four digits ending in a sharp claw.

Even when sleeping or nourishing itself with food and water, one head is always awake and alert and keeps a keen eye out for enemies. Both heads have an identical brain. However, it is believed that on occasion they may possess different sets of brains. It is also theorized that the two heads communicate with some form of telepathy to be coordinated with one another. Due to its almost non-existent wings, it cannot fly very well but has developed its legs to be a very powerful runner. Reaching speeds of 60 mph (96.5 km/h), it energetically strides across the plains leaving large, 4" (10.6 cm) deep foot prints behind it. Doduo lives in wide open plains, grasslands, and savannahs.

In the anime

Doduo in the anime

Major appearances

Doduo's first appearance was a cameo at Professor Oak's laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, belonging to Gary Oak. It eventually evolved into a Dodrio.

In Bad to the Bone, Otoshi tried to fight off Team Rocket with a Doduo, but he was failing miserably until his Marowak decided to return.

Minor appearances

A Doduo appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, as part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".

Doduo also appeared in The Power of One.

A Doduo was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A Doduo was one of the Pokémon seen at Wings Alexander's barn in Throwing in the Noctowl.

Multiple Doduo appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

A Doduo appeared in All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go! participating in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest.

A Doduo appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

A Doduo made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

A Doduo appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Doduo appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and it appeared again during a flashback in Till We Compete Again!.

A Doduo appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

A Doduo appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.

A Doduo appeared in SS028.

A Doduo appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.

Two Doduo appeared in A Race for Home!.

Mutltiple Doduo appeared in Mega Evolution Special III, including some of them belonging to the Trainers.

A Trainer's Doduo appeared in Forming a More Perfect Union!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP065 Doduo Ash's Pokédex Doduo, the Twin Bird Pokémon. It runs faster than it can fly. EP073 Doduo Ash's Pokédex Doduo, a Twin Bird Pokémon. Once its heads begin to fight each other, Doduo becomes incapacitated.

In the manga

Doduo in Pokémon Adventures

A Doduo hatching from its Egg in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Sigh for Psyduck, Mr. Fuji is revealed to have had a Doduo that passed away due to old age, but could not be properly buried due to the unidentified ghost that haunted the Pokémon Tower. After Red and Blue succeed in defeating it and Koga, it was finally able to rest in peace.

A Doduo appeared as a silhouette when Green explains about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

Prior to her appearance in Do do that Doduo, Yellow was given a Doduo that eventually evolved in The Might of... Metapod?!. The person who gave her Doduo is revealed in Tyranitar War to be her uncle, Fisherman Wilton.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Blue has two Doduo which he used as a method of flight transportation to lift up him and his Blastoise in Getting The Flying Machine!!.

A Doduo is seen with Green during the baseball match that took place in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.

Giovanni has a Doduo as seen in Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Shigeru has a Doduo which he caught it in the Safari Zone.

In the TCG

Main article: Doduo (TCG)

In the TFG

One Doduo figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Doduo

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints. Blue Yellow Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this Pokémon runs at high speed on developed legs. Stadium A Pokémon with two heads. More skilled at running than flying, it is capable of racing at speeds over 60 mph.

Generation II Gold By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running. Silver It races through grassy plains with powerful strides, leaving footprints up to four inches deep. Crystal It lives on a grassy plain where it can see a long way. If it sees an enemy, it runs away at 60 mph. Stadium 2 By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running.

Generation III Ruby Doduo's two heads never sleep at the same time. Its two heads take turns sleeping, so one head can always keep watch for enemies while the other one sleeps. Sapphire Doduo's two heads contain completely identical brains. A scientific study reported that on rare occasions, there will be examples of this Pokémon possessing different sets of brains. Emerald Even while eating or sleeping, one of the heads remains always vigilant for any sign of danger. When threatened, it flees at over 60 miles per hour. FireRed A two-headed Pokémon that was discovered as a sudden mutation. It runs at a pace of over 60 miles per hour. LeafGreen A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.

Generation IV Diamond The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with telepathic power. Pearl Platinum HeartGold By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running. SoulSilver It races through grassy plains with powerful strides, leaving footprints up to four inches deep.

Generation V Black The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with telepathic power. White Black 2 The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power. White 2

Generation VI X A two-headed Pokémon that was discovered as a sudden mutation. It runs at a pace of over 60 miles per hour. Y The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power. Omega Ruby Doduo's two heads never sleep at the same time. Its two heads take turns sleeping, so one head can always keep watch for enemies while the other one sleeps. Alpha Sapphire Doduo's two heads contain completely identical brains. A scientific study reported that on rare occasions, there will be examples of this Pokémon possessing different sets of brains.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Routes 16, 17, and 18, Safari Zone Blue (Japan) Routes 16, 17, and 18, Safari Zone Yellow Routes 16, 17, and 18

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver Crystal Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Routes 16, 17, and 18, Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 201 (Swarm) Platinum Route 201 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver (outside)MorningDay Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Refreshing Field

Generation V Black White Route 12 (Swarm) Black 2 White 2 Route 12 (Swarm) Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Route 5, Friend Safari (Flying) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone

Generation VII Sun Moon Transfer

In side games

Generation I Snap Beach Pinball Cycling Road, Safari Zone

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Safari Zone (Ruby Field) Trozei! Secret Storage 17, Endless Level 40, Forever Level 19, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Great Canyon (1F-4F), Pitfall Valley (7F-12F), Joyous Tower (35F-39F), Remains Island (B7-B12) Ranger Kisara Plains

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Final Maze (B1-B48) MD Sky Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Final Maze (B1-B48) Ranger: SoA Chicole Path, School Path, Ranger School, Vien Forest, Pueltown, Union Road, Ranger Union, Chroma Road Rumble Windy Prairie‎ (Normal Mode C)

Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats Rumble U Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Sa Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 294 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Fireweed Field (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Low Kick Doduo	English	United States	5	August 30 to September 26, 2002; November 1 to 7, 2002

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Ruby	Sapphire	Sharp Beak (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Sharp Beak (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Sharp Beak (5%)
Black	White	Sharp Beak (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Sharp Beak (5%)
X	Y	Sharp Beak (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Sharp Beak (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 310	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 088 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 1212 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1515 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1919 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 2222 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2626 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2929 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 3333 Acupressure Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 3636 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 4040 Jump Kick Fighting Physical 100100 09595% 10 4343 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20 4747 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 5050 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Doduo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Doduo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Mirror Move Flying Status — —% 20 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Doduo in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Doduo in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Doduo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Doduo can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Doduo cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Doduo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.3% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP Left or right, I can see both ways! 26%-50% HP I think maybe my HP's about half. 1%-25% HP I'm done... I'm tripping over my own feet... Level up Yow! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry R-000 Doduo can run at an incredible speed on its sturdy and stable legs.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Normal Poké Assist: Normal Field move: (Agility ×-) Browser entry R-000 It attacks by pecking with its sharp beaks and charging.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #388 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 70 Base Attack: 126 Base Defense: 96 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Peck, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Drill Peck, Aerial Ace, Swift

Evolution

Unevolved Doduo  Normal  Flying

Level 31 →

First Evolution Dodrio  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Doduo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

"Flying" Doduo

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Doduo was originally known as "Dodo", its Japanese name.
• Before Generation IV, the necks of normal Doduo were black (which became the male neck color), while its evolution's necks were beige (which became the female neck color).
• According to its Pokédex entries, Doduo can run at 60 mph (100 km/h), while Dodrio can only run at nearly 40 mph (60 km/h). However, Dodrio's base Speed stat is higher.
• Despite its non-existent wings, Doduo and its evolution are capable of learning Steel Wing and Fly.

Origin

Despite its name, it seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show some similarity to the moa, an extinct flightless bird indigenous to New Zealand, and the emu, another flightless bird. It also resembles the kiwi in some ways as well.

Name origin

Doduo is a combination of dodo (an extinct, flightless bird) and duo (a pair).

Dodo is literally dodo.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドードー Dodo From dodo French Doduo Same as English name Spanish Doduo Same as English name German Dodu From Dodo and Duo Italian Doduo Same as English name Korean 두두 Dudu From dodo and 두 du Mandarin Chinese 嘟嘟 Dūdū Transliteration of its Japanese name. 嘟嘟鳥 Dūdū-niǎo is also a name for the dodo bird Cantonese Chinese 多多 Dōdō Transliteration of its Japanese name. Literally "Many"

More languages Hindi दोदुओ Doduo Transcription of English name Russian Додуо Doduo Transcription of English name Thai โดโด้ Dodo Same as Japanese name

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