Dodrio is a large, wingless, three-headed avian Pokémon. Each head has a long, sharp beak and a black V-shaped, feather crest. It has bristly brown feathers covering its heads and upper body, while its lower half has a smooth layer of black feathers. Its tail consists of three pale red feathers with lighter tips. Its wingless body rests on two long and slender, but powerful legs with feet that have three clawed toes in front and one in back. A male has black necks, whereas a female has brown necks; both genders have brown legs.
Each head has its own working brain and distinct personality. Each head represents and expresses either sorrow, anger, or joy. Despite being separate, it has the innate ability to use all three of its brains to collect data, formulate, and then execute complex plans and strategies. However, on occasion it may overthink, which causes it to become immobilized and unable to carry out any action whatsoever. Being separate individuals on the same body, the three heads will continue to bicker until they, or at least one of them, gets to eat. This satisfies the other two heads, quelling them and temporarily ending their infighting. Another form of adaptation that it has acquired is the ability to have at least one head alert at all times. Extreme caution is advised when all three heads are facing separate directions. It is in this state that it is the most dangerous and going near it may result in a severe pecking.
Along with its three heads, it has three sets of hearts and lungs as well. This allows it to efficiently oxygenate and pump blood throughout its body, thus giving it increased endurance to run vast distances without rest. It is especially prone to race vigorously across grassy plains, even in arid seasons with little rainfall.
Evolution
Dodrio evolves from Doduo.
Main series
Major appearances
In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, Dario used a Dodrio to compete in the Big P Pokémon Race. It was beaten by Ash, who was riding Lara Laramie's Ponyta, which eventually evolved into Rapidash. Multiple other Dodrio were also seen at the Laramie Ranch.
In Fighting Flyer with Fire, Falkner used a Dodrio in his Gym battle against Ash. It battled Pikachu and initially had the upper hand, but it was eventually defeated after Ash used Falkner's strategy with Dodrio against it.
In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, Gary's Dodrio appeared, having evolved from his Doduo sometime before the events of the episode. Gary used it to attack Butch and Cassidy's helicopter to thwart a second attempt to capture Aerodactyl.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), Ash, Kellyn, Dawn, and Brock used one Dodrio each to get to the Riolu that J had kidnapped.
Minor appearances
Dodrio made its anime debut in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it was crowing in Pallet Town. Notably, it was the first Pokémon to be physically seen in the anime, since all of the Pokémon that had appeared beforehand were either on TV, in dreams, or not real.
A Dodrio appeared in Primeape Goes Bananas.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Dodrio was on Scissor Street.
A Dodrio appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.
In A Chansey Operation, a Dodrio was admitted as a patient after its necks were knotted.
A Dodrio appeared in The Case of the K-9 Caper!.
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Dodrio for her circus.
A Dodrio appeared in Make Room for Gloom.
In a flashback in The Lost Lapras, Tracey rode a Dodrio while Pokémon-watching. It is unknown whether Dodrio belonged to him or if it was simply borrowed, as it was never seen again.
In In the Pink, a pink Dodrio was part of Professor Oak's explanation.
A wild Dodrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In The Power of One, a Dodrio sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In A Tent Situation, three Dodrio were at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Dodrio participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In Plant It Now...Diglett Later, multiple Dodrio served as mounts for the Band of Diglett thieves.
A Dodrio appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
Multiple Dodrio appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Dodrio.
A Dodrio made a cameo in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Dodrio appeared in Camping It Up!.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Dawn used a Dodrio belonging to the Pokémon Summer Academy for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
In A Pyramiding Rage!, Candice used her Dodrio for transportation in Snowpoint City.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, Barry encountered multiple Dodrio in Xatu's Forest.
In A Race for Home!, a Dodrio was at Baa de Mer Ranch.
In From A to Z!, Sawyer and his Grovyle chased six Dodrio.
In Enter Pikachu!, Pichu watched a group of Dodrio and Doduo.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Dodrio was crowing in Pallet Town.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in When a House is Not a Home!.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Sleuths for Truth!.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Aim For The Eight!.
Two Dodrio appeared in Heroes Unite!.
Two Dodrio appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Dodrio appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.
A Dodrio appeared in The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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| EP033
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Dodrio
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dodrio, a three-headed Bird Pokémon that can run faster than it can fly. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.
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| EP047
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Dodrio
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Dr. Proctor's medical chart
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Dodrio, a Triple Bird Pokémon. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red used a Dodrio in the Pokémon League, where it went up against Agatha's Gengar and Blue's Exeggutor.
POKÉTOON
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Blossom's Dream where it helped protect the village from a Nidoking and Nidoqueen.
Magical Pokémon Journey
A Dodrio appeared in Panic at the Cherry Blossom Festival, where it got drunk on amazake and caused havoc during a cherry blossom festival attended by Hazel and her friends.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Dody
In Just a Spearow Carrier, Professor Oak, under the guise of Dr. O, used a Dodrio in his battle against Green in the semifinals to provoke her fear of birds.
Yellow's Doduo evolved into Dodrio in The Might of... Metapod?! in the battle against Lance. He later managed to save Pika and Chuchu from a surfing accident. He continues to be her main method of transportation using his quick speed.
A Dodrio appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test, Ultima had Red and Blue ride on two Dodrio for the Path of Catching trial. Outside the trials, it is not known if the Dodrio are on her official team.
A Dodrio belonging to the Battle Factory appeared in Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise.
The Battle Tower rented a Dodrio, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In Out-Odding Oddish, Jet, a notable competitor in the Pokéathlon's Speed Course, used a Dodrio to compete with Gold. Another Trainer also used one.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Professor Oak owns a Dodrio, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
A Dodrio appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
Much like the games, Dodrio is Joel's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.
Sharp Beak (2%)
For other sprites and images, please see Dodrio images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
