Sudowoodo
Rock-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 515.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Meteor Beam
Same-type attack bonus on Meteor Beam. Meteor Beam costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sudowoodo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 515
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,227 CP
Sudowoodo moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Rock Throw STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Meteor Beam Best STAB | Rock | 140 | 100 | 2.0s | 70 | 1.40 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 60 | 2.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Sudowoodo is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sudowoodo
How to get Sudowoodo
- Evolve from
- Bonsly · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sudowoodo knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 53 | 1,856 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 53 | 2,010 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,191 | 1,258 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,481 | 1,565 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,191 | 1,258 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 900 | 951 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,191 | 1,258 |
Is Sudowoodo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sudowoodo has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (176 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Sudowoodo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 95 |
| Lv 3 | 160 |
| Lv 4 | 224 |
| Lv 5 | 289 |
| Lv 6 | 354 |
| Lv 7 | 419 |
| Lv 8 | 484 |
| Lv 9 | 549 |
| Lv 10 | 613 |
| Lv 11 | 675 |
| Lv 12 | 736 |
| Lv 13 | 798 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 859 |
| Lv 15 | 920 |
| Lv 16 | 982 |
| Lv 17 | 1,043 |
| Lv 18 | 1,104 |
| Lv 19 | 1,166 |
| Lv 20 | 1,227 |
| Lv 21 | 1,288 |
| Lv 22 | 1,350 |
| Lv 23 | 1,411 |
| Lv 24 | 1,473 |
| Lv 25 | 1,534 |
| Lv 26 | 1,595 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,657 |
| Lv 28 | 1,718 |
| Lv 29 | 1,780 |
| Lv 30 | 1,841 |
| Lv 31 | 1,872 |
| Lv 32 | 1,902 |
| Lv 33 | 1,933 |
| Lv 34 | 1,964 |
| Lv 35 | 1,994 |
| Lv 36 | 2,025 |
| Lv 37 | 2,056 |
| Lv 38 | 2,086 |
| Lv 39 | 2,117 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,148 |
| Lv 41 | 2,175 |
| Lv 42 | 2,203 |
| Lv 43 | 2,230 |
| Lv 44 | 2,258 |
| Lv 45 | 2,286 |
| Lv 46 | 2,314 |
| Lv 47 | 2,342 |
| Lv 48 | 2,371 |
| Lv 49 | 2,399 |
| Lv 50 | 2,428 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0185
- Height
- 1.19 m
- Weight
- 38.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0185_POKEMON_SUDOWOODO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sudowoodo in Pokemon GO?
Sudowoodo's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Meteor Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sudowoodo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sudowoodo takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sudowoodo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sudowoodo reaches 2,428 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,148 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sudowoodo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sudowoodo shows 1,227 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,534 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Sudowoodo better than regular Sudowoodo?
Shadow Sudowoodo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Sudowoodo in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Bonsly (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sudowoodo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sudowoodo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.