Where can I find Dondozo in SoulGold?

Dondozo can be found in 11 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Dondozo?

Dondozo is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Dondozo learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

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

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

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

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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	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	0	55	20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
5	TickleLevel: 5Tickle	normal	0	100	20
5	TickleLevel: 5Tickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
10	FlailLevel: 10Flail	normal	1	100	15
10	FlailLevel: 10Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
15	RestLevel: 15Rest	psychic	0	0	0
15	RestLevel: 15Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
15	Sleep TalkLevel: 15Sleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
15	Sleep TalkLevel: 15Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
20	DiveLevel: 20Dive	water	0	100	10
20	DiveLevel: 20Dive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
25	Noble RoarLevel: 25Noble Roar	normal	0	100	30
25	Noble RoarLevel: 25Noble Roar	Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk.
30	SoakLevel: 30Soak	water	0	100	20
30	SoakLevel: 30Soak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.
35	Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
35	Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
40	Aqua TailLevel: 40Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
40	Aqua TailLevel: 40Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
45	Rain DanceLevel: 45Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
45	Rain DanceLevel: 45Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
50	Order UpLevel: 50Order Up	dragon	80	100	10
50	Order UpLevel: 50Order Up	Boosts a user's stats depending on Tatsugiri.
55	Heavy SlamLevel: 55Heavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
55	Heavy SlamLevel: 55Heavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
60	Double EdgeLevel: 60Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
60	Double EdgeLevel: 60Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
65	Wave CrashLevel: 65Wave Crash	water	0	100	10
65	Wave CrashLevel: 65Wave Crash	A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
YawnYawn	normal	0	0	10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.

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TM/HM Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

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

Dondozoin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry