Where can I find Sudowoodo in Polished Crystal?

Sudowoodo cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Sudowoodo?

Sudowoodo is a rock-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Sudowoodo learn in Polished Crystal?

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

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Sudowoodoin Pokémon Polished Crystal

rock

Pokédex Entry

Imitation Pokémon

If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Rock

Dex

#113 Johto Dex · #185 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Rock Head(Secondary)

Protects it from recoil damage.

Rattled(Hidden)

Dark, Ghost or Bug moves boost Speed.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball9.5%

Ultra Ball12.1%

Base Exp

135

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5

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.

Bonsly

Base form

→

Sudowoodo

Level up Bonsly knowing Rockthrow

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Route 36 at level 20.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Route 36	Lv. 20	static	-	-	-

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Sudowoodo.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock		100	80	5
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	SubstituteLevel: 1Substitute	normal	0	100	10
1	SubstituteLevel: 1Substitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
5	ReversalLevel: 5Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
5	ReversalLevel: 5Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
8	Low KickLevel: 8Low Kick	fighting	1	100	20
8	Low KickLevel: 8Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
12	LeerLevel: 12Leer	normal	0	100	30
12	LeerLevel: 12Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
15	Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw	rock	50	90	15
15	Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw	Drops rocks on the enemy.
19	Feint AttackLevel: 19Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
19	Feint AttackLevel: 19Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
22	AncientpowerLevel: 22Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
22	AncientpowerLevel: 22Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
26	SpikesLevel: 26Spikes	ground	0	100	20
26	SpikesLevel: 26Spikes	Hurts foes when they switch in.
29	Rock SlideLevel: 29Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
29	Rock SlideLevel: 29Rock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
33	CounterLevel: 33Counter	fighting	1	100	20
33	CounterLevel: 33Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
36	Sucker PunchLevel: 36Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5
36	Sucker PunchLevel: 36Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
40	Double EdgeLevel: 40Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
40	Double EdgeLevel: 40Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
47	Close CombatLevel: 47Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
47	Close CombatLevel: 47Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
50	Iron HeadLevel: 50Iron Head	steel	80	100	15
50	Iron HeadLevel: 50Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Sudowoodo cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	CharmLevel: 1(Bonsly · Level 1)Charm	fairy		0	100	20	Bonsly · Level 1
1	CharmLevel: 1(Bonsly · Level 1)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.

Egg Moves (2)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	0	100	40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
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.
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.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
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.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
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.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
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.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
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.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

water2×grass2×fighting2×ground2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

normal0.5×fire0.5×poison0.5×flying0.5×

Best Counters

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

Sudowoodoin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry