Dondozoin Pokémon SoulGold
water
Pokédex Entry
Big Catfish Pokémon
It treats Tatsugiri like its boss and follows it loyally. Though powerful, Dondozo is apparently not very smart.
Dondozo in Pokémon SoulGold
Dondozo is #977 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it across 5 encounter locations.
FrontNormal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
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Normal
Shiny
Type
Water
Dex
#977
Abilities
Unaware(Primary)
Ignores stat changes.
Oblivious(Secondary)
Prevents attraction.
Water Veil(Hidden)
Prevents burns.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
water2
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
25
Base Exp
265
EV Yield
3 Hp
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
electric ×2grass ×2
Resists
fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Dondozo appears in Route 50 while surfing or fishing with Super Rod (very rare), in Vajra Desert East while surfing or fishing with Super Rod (very rare), and in Whirl Islands B1F while surfing (very rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 33 to 60.
Wild Encounters (7)
Level Up Moves (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| TickleLevel: 5Tickle | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | ||||||
| FlailLevel: 10Flail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | ||||||
| RestLevel: 15Rest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkLevel: 15Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| DiveLevel: 20Dive | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Noble RoarLevel: 25Noble Roar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| SoakLevel: 30Soak | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Aqua TailLevel: 40Aqua Tail | water | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| The user swings its tail like a wave to attack. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 45Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Order UpLevel: 50Order Up | dragon | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Boosts a user's stats depending on Tatsugiri. | ||||||
| Heavy SlamLevel: 55Heavy Slam | steel | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 60Double Edge | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Wave CrashLevel: 65Wave Crash | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | ||||||
Egg Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | |||||
| FissureFissure | ground | PWR1 | ACC30 | PP5 | |
| A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure. | |||||
| ThrashThrash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | |
| A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (17)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Dondozo. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Dondozo resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Dondozo, either offensively or defensively.
Applin
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Flapple
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Appletun
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Dipplin
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Hydrapple
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Ivysaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Venusaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Oddish
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Gloom
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Vileplume
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bellsprout
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Weepinbell
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Victreebel
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggcute
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggutor
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Tangela
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Chikorita
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bayleef
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Meganium
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
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