Sudowoodo
Sudowoodo (Japanese: ウソッキー, Hepburn: Usokkii) (SOO-doe-WOO-doe[1]) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Biology[]
Psychology[]
Sudowoodo is a Pokémon that has a brown, log-shaped body with yellow spots. It has short legs with toeless feet, and thin forelegs with three green spheres at the ends of its fingers. It has a forked "branch" on top of its head, which is shorter on the female than on the male. Despite its appearance, Sudowoodo's composition is closer to a rock than a plant.
Behavior[]
Sudowoodo are often mistaken for trees or Grass-types—in fact, this is their greatest defense. In reality, Sudowoodo are Rock-types, mimicking trees to camouflage in forests. Their disguises can fool Grass-, Ground, and Water-types into overlooking them. Additionally, they are also resistant to Flying-, Fire-, and Poison-types, which true Grass-types are weak to. They can be found blending in with trees in forests and parks. Despite their mimicry, however, a few key tell-tale signs can help trainers distinguish ordinary trees from hidden Sudowoodo. On windless days, trees whose branches shudder erratically are often Sudowoodo. After a fresh fall of winter snow, trees that are oddly bare while their surroundings are blanketed in white are also likely Sudowoodo. Finally, Sudowoodo are very hydrophobic—they are deathly afraid of water. They will charge out of hiding if exposed to the substance. If they even sense rain, they will immediately seek shelter elsewhere. Their arms are quite strong, yet flexible, allowing them to hold them up for incredibly long periods of time. Sudowoodo seem to be popular amongst the elderly, who are very particular about their arm lengths and angles; those with larger green orbs are more desirable.
Natural abilities[]
Sudowoodo have the Rock Head and Sturdy Abilities. Sudowoodo, although a Rock type, looks more like a Grass type by use of adaptive mimicry. Because of this, foes might be fooled, and not use Water type attacks (which Grass types are resistant to, and Rock types are weak to). Sudowoodo can camouflage itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. Sudowoodo may look like a tree, but if you try to water it, it will attempt to escape.
In several manga, Sudowoodo displays the ability to turn giant. In the Golden Boys manga, Sudowoodo does this by covering itself with dried mud.
Gender differences[]
Male Sudowoodo have thicker antennae than female Sudowoodo.
Evolution[]
Sudowoodo is the evolved form of its baby form, Bonsly, as of level 17 and then teaching it the move Mimic, or vice-versa.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Gold and Silver | Route 36 | One |
Crystal | Route 36 | One |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
Emerald | Battle Frontier | One |
Diamond and Pearl | Routes 214 and 221 | Common |
Platinum | Route 221 | Common |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 36 | One |
Black and White | Poké Transfer, Dream World | None |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Sun and Moon | Route 1, Route 5, Lush Jungle (All SOS only) | Rare |
Side game locations[]
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Channel | Mt. Snowfall |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 4 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Sinister Woods (1F-4F) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Zero Isle North (B21F-B25F) Shimmer Desert (2F-9F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Chroma Road Haruba Village |
Pokédex entries[]
- Gold
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a grass.
- Silver
It disguises itself 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.
- FireRed
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It really hates water, so it will disappear if it starts to rain.
- LeafGreen
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
- 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.
- 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
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 attacks, 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.
- Brilliant Diamond
Though it looks like a tree, its body is actually more like rock or stone. The Pokémon is very weak to water.
- Shining Pearl
It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
- Scarlet
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
- Violet
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Side game data[]
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of AlmiaNo. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
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R-031 | ![]() |
Rock | ![]() |
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Capture Points[Notes 1] | 1176 | On Sight[Notes 2] | Disguised as a Curious Tree. | |
Browser Entry | ||||
It attacks by dropping rocks every so often. | ||||
Notes | ||||
Stats[]
Stats | |
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HP | 70 |
Attack | 100 |
Defense | 115 |
Sp. Atk | 30 |
Sp. Def | 65 |
Speed | 30 |
Total | 410 |
Learnset[]
Leveling[]
TM/HM[]
Breeding[]
Breeding Generation IX | ||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category |
Curse | Bergmite, Avalugg, Stonjourner, Cufant, Copperajah, Nacli, Naclstack, Garganacl | – | –% | 10 | ![]() |
Status |
Defense Curl* | Cufant, Copperajah | – | –% | 40 | ![]() |
Status |
Harden | Bergmite, Avalugg, Nacli, Naclstack, Garganacl, Glimmet, Glimmora | – | –% | 30 | ![]() |
Status |
Headbutt | Snorunt, Glalie, Nacli, Naclstack, Garganacl, Varoom, Revavroom | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical |
Rock Polish | Rolycoly, Carkol, Coalossal, Stonjourner, Nacli, Naclstack, Garganacl, Glimmet, Glimmora | – | –% | 20 | ![]() |
Status |
Rollout | Cufant, Copperajah | 30 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
Curse | Onix, Steelix, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Defense Curl | Geodude, Graveler, Golem | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Endure * | Dwebble, Yamask | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Harden | Onix, Steelix, Nosepass, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Vanillite, Vanillish, Vanilluxe, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Headbutt | Snorunt, Glalie, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Rollout | Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | 30 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Sand Tomb | Onix | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Self-Destruct | Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | 200 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
8 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Stealth Rock | Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation V | ||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category |
Curse | Onix, Steelix, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status |
Defense Curl | Geodude, Graveler, Golem | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status |
Endure * | Dwebble, Yamask | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status |
Harden | Onix, Steelix, Nosepass, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Vanillite, Vanillish, Vanilluxe, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status |
Headbutt | Snorunt, Glalie, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical |
Rollout | Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | 30 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical |
Sand Tomb | Onix | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical |
Selfdestruct | Geodude, Graveler, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn | 200 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical |
Stealth Rock | Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation III | ||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
Selfdestruct | Geodude, Graveler, Graveler | 200 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
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8 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation II | |||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type |
Selfdestruct | Geodude, Graveler, Golem | 200 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring[]
This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation II | ||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]

Brock's Sudowoodo.
The first appearance of a Sudowoodo in the anime is in the episode Type Casting.
Brock has a Sudowoodo that evolved from his Bonsly in Leave It to Brocko!.
- Sudowoodo (GS046)
- Keenan's Sudowoodo
- Sudowoodo (XY037)
- Sudowoodo (PK028)
- Callahan's Sudowoodo
- Brassius' Sudowoodo
- Trainer's Sudowoodo
Manga[]
In Pokémon Golden Boys, Gold had a Sudowoodo nicknamed Sudobo.
Trivia[]
- Sudowoodo is the first pure Rock-type Pokémon.
- In one episode of the anime, there is a discussion between two scientists trying to discover if Sudowoodo is a Rock or a Grass-type.
- Sudowoodo is one of the 9 Pokémon that has a type of Incense (in this case, it has Rock Incense in order to produce Bonsly eggs).
- Sudowoodo is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin[]
Sudowoodo is based on petrified wood and the concept of Batesian mimicry, in which an organism resembles a different organism that's more dangerous to would-be threats in order to deter them (in this case, Sudowoodo mimics a Grass-type to deter Water-types).
Etymology[]
Sudowoodo comes from "pseudo-" (false) and "wood."
Usokkī, its Japanese name, may comes from 嘘 (uso, lie), 木 (ki, tree or wood), and/or 嘘つき (usotsuki, liar).
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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