sudowoodo

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Rock

Abilities:

• Sturdy: Prevents Sudowoodo from being knocked out in one hit, unless it is at full health.
• Rock Head (Hidden Ability): Prevents recoil damage from moves that cause recoil.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a tree with a brown, rocky body
• Green, spherical growths resembling leaves on its arms
• Mimics the appearance of a tree to avoid detection
• Has short legs and a round, rocky head with a straight face

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers arid regions and often stands still to blend in with trees
• Can be found in forests, caves, or anywhere trees are present
• When it senses danger, it remains motionless to blend in with its surroundings
• Known for its ability to mimic trees, though it's actually a Rock type

In Battle:

• Functions as a physical attacker and defensive wall
• Signature moves: Rock Slide, Wood Hammer
• Strong against Fire, Flying, and Bug types
• Weak against Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Bonsly when it learns the move Mimic

Interesting Facts:

• Despite its appearance, Sudowoodo is not a Grass type, which often confuses opponents
• Its name is a combination of “pseudo,” meaning false, and “wood”
• In the Pokémon games, it is often used as a roadblock Pokémon that the player must figure out how to bypass
• Its mimicry ability is a defense mechanism against predators

Sudowoodo's unique characteristics and its ability to surprise opponents with its true type make it a fascinating addition to any Pokémon team.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composi­tion appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
• Silver: It disguises it­ self as a tree to avoid attack. Ithates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
• Crystal: If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's aSUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
• Ruby: SUDOWOODO camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because the forelegs remaingreen throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
• Sapphire: SUDOWOODO camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because the forelegs remaingreen throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
• Emerald: It mimics a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. But since its forelegs remain green throughout the year, it is easily identified as a fake in the winter.
• Firered: It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
• Leafgreen: Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
• Diamond: Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
• Pearl: It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
• Platinum: To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
• Heartgold: Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
• Soulsilver: It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
• Black: To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
• White: To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
• Black-2: To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
• White-2: To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
• X: Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
• Y: It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
• Omega-Ruby: Sudowoodo camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because its hands remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Sudowoodo camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because its hands remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
• Sun: To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
• Moon: Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people.
• Ultra-Sun: It’s so popular with the elderly that there’s a magazine devoted to this Pokémon. Fans obsess over the particular length and angle of its arms.
• Ultra-Moon: The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
• Sword: If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it’s a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
• Shield: It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
• Legends-Arceus: Though it pretends to be a tree, it fails to fool even children. To the touch, its body feels more like rock than tree bark. Sudowoodo's extreme aversion to water merits special note.

185 National

106 Original-Johto

93 Original-Sinnoh

93 Extended-Sinnoh

107 Updated-Johto

130 Kalos-Mountain

31 Original-Alola

31 Original-Melemele

15 Original-Akala

38 Updated-Alola

38 Updated-Melemele

15 Updated-Akala

253 Galar

124 Hisui

88 Paldea

84 Kitakami