Where can I find Dodrio in Polished Crystal?

Dodrio can be found in 15 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Dodrio is a normal/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Dodrio learn in Polished Crystal?

Dodrio can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Dodrioin Pokémon Polished Crystal

normalflying

Pokédex Entry

Triple Bird Pokémon

An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads--even for a second--will get pecked severely.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

NormalFlying

Dex

#230 Johto Dex · #085 National

Abilities

Run Away(Primary)

Sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Early Bird(Secondary)

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Tangled Feet(Hidden)

Boosts evasion if it is confused.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

158

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

Sharpbeak(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

groundghost

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Doduo

Base form

→

Dodrio

Level up Doduo to Lv. 31

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How to Obtain

Look for Dodrio common in Route 23 in the morning and day-time, common in Safari Zone Hub, and in Route 18 East (rare) in the morning and day-time, among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 37 to 73.

Wild Encounters (13)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Dodrio.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Tri AttackTri Attack	normal		80	100	10
Tri AttackTri Attack	Fires three kinds of beams at once.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
5	Quick AttackLevel: 5Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
5	Quick AttackLevel: 5Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
8	RageLevel: 8Rage	normal	20	100	20
8	RageLevel: 8Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
12	Fury StrikesLevel: 12Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
12	Fury StrikesLevel: 12Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
19	Baton PassLevel: 19Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40
19	Baton PassLevel: 19Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
22	Double KickLevel: 22Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
22	Double KickLevel: 22Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
26	AgilityLevel: 26Agility	psychic	0	100	30
26	AgilityLevel: 26Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
29	Double TeamLevel: 29Double Team	normal	0	100	15
29	Double TeamLevel: 29Double Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
34	BulldozeLevel: 34Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
34	BulldozeLevel: 34Bulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
38	Swords DanceLevel: 38Swords Dance	normal	0	100	20
38	Swords DanceLevel: 38Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
43	Hi Jump KickLevel: 43Hi Jump Kick	fighting	130	90	10
43	Hi Jump KickLevel: 43Hi Jump Kick	May miss and hurt the user.
47	Drill PeckLevel: 47Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
47	Drill PeckLevel: 47Drill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
52	ReversalLevel: 52Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
52	ReversalLevel: 52Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
56	ThrashLevel: 56Thrash	normal	120	100	10
56	ThrashLevel: 56Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.
HazeHaze	ice	0	100	30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	65	20
SupersonicSupersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
Brave BirdBrave Bird	flying	120	100	15
Brave BirdBrave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Dodrio. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×ice2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Dodrio resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground ghost

grass0.5×bug0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Dodrio, either offensively or defensively.

Dodrioin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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