Sudowoodo (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sudowoodo (disambiguation).
Sudowoodo
ウソッキー Usokkie
#185
185Sudowoodo.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type
Rock Unknown
Category
Imitation Pokémon
Abilities
Sturdy or Rock Head Rattled
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#107
Hoenn
#330
Sinnoh
#093
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-031
Oblivia
R-099 N-025
Height
3'11"
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
83.8 lbs.
Imperial
38.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
65 (8.5%)
Body style
Body12.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F185.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Mineral group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 135 Battle Exp.: 1351*

Sudowoodo (Japanese: ウソッキー Usokkie) is a Rock-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Bonsly when leveled up while knowing Mimic.

In Generation II, its remakes and Pokémon Emerald, wild Sudowoodo can be found blocking the road in inconvenient locations in Johto and Hoenn. In order to catch one, a Trainer must first alert it by squirting it with water from either a SquirtBottle or Wailmer Pail.

Biology

Physiology

Sudowoodo has a brown, log-shaped body with some yellow spots on it. It has short legs with toe-less feet. Sudowoodo has club (♣) shaped hands that remain green year-round. Sudowoodo has a forked "branch" on top of its head. Despite its plant-like appearance, its body is actually made of rock.

Gender differences

A female has shorter "branches" on the top of its head.

Special abilities

Sudowoodo is most known for Mimicking its opponents' attacks. As a Rock-type Pokémon, Sudowoodo is capable of a wide variety of Rock and Ground attacks such as Stone Edge and Earthquake. It can also learn Fighting-type attacks, such as Hammer Arm and Brick Break. It can also learn Wood Hammer, being the only Rock-type to do so. Sudowoodo can also learn Calm Mind, however Hidden Power, Mud-Slap, Snore and Earth Power are the only special moves that Sudowoodo can use. Even though it is a fully-evolved Pokémon, Sudowoodo lacks the ability to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Sudowoodo pretends to be a plant, but it is afraid of water. Its composition is closer to a rock than to a plant.

Habitat

Sudowoodo can be found living in forests, but finding one can sometimes be a little tricky as Sudowoodo have the aforementioned habit of pretending to be a tree in order to blend in with their surroundings.

However, during winters, Sudowoodo's camouflage fails. Its forearms remain green, even in winter, thus it is easy to tell it from true trees. This may cause massive migrations of Sudowoodo to more southern areas, where the winter may not affect its camouflage.

Sudowoodo have been sighted in Johto and Hoenn's Battle Frontier. However, they are more numerous in Sinnoh, where they can sometimes be found in the wild.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Sudowoodo in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Sudowoodo

Brock's Bonsly evolved into Sudowoodo in Leave It To Brocko!. Although needy and easily distressed as a Bonsly, as a Sudowoodo it proved a strong and reliable partner.

Other

Sudowoodo first appeared in Type Casting. Two Pokémon researchers argue over the issue of whether Sudowoodo is a Grass- or Rock-type.

A golden Sudowoodo appeared in All That Glitters is Not Golden. A boy named Keenan experimented on his Sudowoodo to give it a resistance against the Water-type making it turn golden in color. The Sudowoodo, however, was unhappy with the change, and was reverted to its previous type and coloration.

Minor appearances

A Sudowoodo was pretending to be part of a tree in Camp Pikachu.

A Sudowoodo appeared in A Bite to Remember.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP162 Sudowoodo Ash's Pokédex Sudowoodo, the Imitation Pokémon. This rare Pokémon hides in trees to avoid capture.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG173 Sudowoodo Ash's Pokédex Sudowoodo, the Imitation Pokémon. Although it camouflages itself as a tree in order to avoid being attacked, its body is actually more like a rock than like a plant. It hates water and disappears whenever it rains.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP014 Sudowoodo Dawn's Pokédex Sudowoodo, the Imitation Pokémon. Disguised as a tree, it's the evolved form of Bonsly.

In the manga

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Pikachu and Clefairy's Heroic Tales, Pikachu and Clefairy battle a Prince Sudowoodo of the Stone Kingdom because he has ordered his underlings to kidnap Princess Bellossom of the Flower Kingdom, as he intends to marry her. At the end, Bellossom agrees to become friends with him, but not to marry him right away.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 9, a Sudowoodo disguises itself as a tree in the middle of Route 37, hiding from a Rhydon. Gold convinced Sudowoodo not to run away from its problems, and Sudowoodo went on to defeat Rhydon in hand-to-hand combat. It soon after joined Gold's team and participated in his friendly match against Silver, and later the Masked Man.

A Sudowoodo is captured by Emerald at the Battle Frontier. It appears to be a female Sudowoodo, due to its motherly nature. Furthermore, it appeared to have developed a romantic relationship with Gold's Sudowoodo, which is a level 44 male.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Gold's Sudowoodo in Golden Boys

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Gold and Whitney battle a giant Sudowoodo which is blocking Route 36 in A Huge Mysterious Tree!!. After defeating it in battle, Gold captures it, and it becomes one of his party members.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS106 Its forte is disguising itself as a tree. However, it will reveal is real identity if splashed with water or drenched by rain.*

In the TCG

Main article: Sudowoodo (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Sudowoodo is a Poké Float. After Wooper first appears, it will move down the right of the screen while Sudowoodo is on the left. Unlike most of the Poké Floats, players are not required to ever go on Sudowoodo. A trophy of Sudowoodo can be obtained after playing on the Poké Floats stage.

Trophy information

An imitation Pokémon with an aversion to battle, Sudowoodo always poses as a tree in order to avoid being attacked. Despite their arboreal appearance, these Pokémon are actually Rock-types, and therefore highly vulnerable to water. When it begins to rain, they vanish. A Sudowoodo can be found blocking Route 36 in Johto.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
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.
Stadium 2 Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Generation III
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
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.
Generation IV
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 to be closer to a rock than a plant.
SoulSilver It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Generation V
Black To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
White
Black 2 To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
One Route 36
Crystal
One Route 36
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
One Battle Frontier
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
One Miror B.'s Hideout (Shadow)
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
NoneD
CommonP
Evolve BonslyD
Routes 214 and 221P
Platinum
Common Route 221
HeartGold SoulSilver
One Route 36 *
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
Swarm Route 20 (Black 2 only)
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Mt. Snowfall
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 4
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Sinister Woods (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Shimmer Desert (2F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Chroma Road
Haruba Village
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Sophian Road
Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Meadow Zone, Cavern Zone

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Substitute Sudowoodo English United States 5 February 21 to 27, 2003

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Colosseum Hard Stone Hard Stone (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
410
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP
000Start 000Start Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
000Start 000Start Copycat Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
000Start 000Start Flail Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
000Start 000Start Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
000Start 000Start Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 090}}90% 15
0066 0055 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
0099 0088 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
01414 01212 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 090}}90% 15
01717 01515 Mimic Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
03838 01515 Slam Normal Physical 08080 075}}75% 20
02525 01919 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
03030 02222 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
02222 02626 Block Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 5
03333 02929 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
N/AN/A 03333 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
04141 03636 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 5
04646 04040 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
N/AN/A 04343 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
04949 04747 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sudowoodo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sudowoodo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sudowoodo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sudowoodo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
OnixSteelixYamaskCofagrigusFerroseedFerrothorn
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
GeodudeGravelerGolem
Defense Curl Normal Status —% 40
GeodudeGravelerGolemNosepassProbopassDwebble
CrustleYamaskCofagrigus
Endure* Normal Status —% 10
OnixSteelixNosepassProbopassRoggenrolaBoldore
GigalithFerroseedFerrothorn
Harden Normal Status —% 30
SnoruntGlalieRoggenrolaBoldoreGigalith
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
GeodudeGravelerGolemFerroseedFerrothorn
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
OnixSteelix
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15
GeodudeGravelerGolemFerroseedFerrothorn
Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200 100% 5
GeodudeGravelerGolemOnixSteelixRoggenrola
BoldoreGigalithDwebbleCrustle
Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sudowoodo in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sudowoodo in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sudowoodo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sudowoodo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 After You Normal Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Block Normal Status —% 5
B W B2 W2 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
B W B2 W2 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Role Play Psychic Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sudowoodo can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sudowoodo cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sudowoodo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sudowoodo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bonsly (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Fake Tears Dark Status 100% 20
Bonsly (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset* UproarB2W2 Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sudowoodo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sudowoodo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Pleasant Forest Role Play Psychic Status —% 10
Pleasant Forest Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
  • A superscript level indicates that Sudowoodo can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sudowoodo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sudowoodo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Karate Chop Sudowoodo (EX Unseen Forces 15)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani185.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 185.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 10.4%
Friend Area: Overgrown Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm not a liar. I'm just a very good mimic!
26%-50% HP Oh, oh, oh? I have only half my HP left.
1%-25% HP It's over... I don't have the energy to mimic anyone.
Level up I leveled up! And that's no lie!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up! And that's no lie!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 185.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: Rock PA.png
( Rock )
Field move: Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by dropping rocks every so often.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Rock  Rock Assist.png
( Rock )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW185.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Sudowoodo hone their Hide-and-Seek skills in the Meadow Zone or Cavern Zone! Their favorite Attraction is Bastiodon's Block Barrage.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2185.png Strong: Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is good hearted and serious. But he really wants to pretend to be a tree and surprise everyone.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Bonsly
Baby form
Bonsly
 Rock 
TM Normal
Level up
knowing Mimic


Rock Incense
Breed
holding Rock Incense

Sudowoodo
First evolution
Sudowoodo
 Rock 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 185.png Spr 2s 185.png Spr 2c 185.png Spr b 2g 185.png
Spr 2g 185 s.png Spr 2s 185 s.png Spr 2c 185 s.png Spr b 2g 185 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 185.png Spr 3e 185.png Spr 3f 185.png Spr b 3r 185.png
Spr 3r 185 s.png Spr 3e 185 s.png Spr 3f 185 s.png Spr b 3r 185 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 185 m.png Spr 4p 185 m.png Spr 4h 185 m.png Spr b 4d 185 m.png
Spr 4d 185 f.png Spr 4p 185 f.png Spr 4h 185 f.png Spr b 4d 185 f.png
Spr 4d 185 m s.png Spr 4p 185 m s.png Spr 4h 185 m s.png Spr b 4d 185 m s.png
Spr 4d 185 f s.png Spr 4p 185 f s.png Spr 4h 185 f s.png Spr b 4d 185 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 185 m.png Spr 5b2 185 m.png Spr b 5b 185 m.png
Spr 5b 185 f.png Spr 5b2 185 f.png Spr b 5b 185 f.png
Spr 5b 185 m s.png Spr 5b2 185 m s.png Spr b 5b 185 m s.png
Spr 5b 185 f s.png Spr 5b2 185 f s.png Spr b 5b 185 f s.png
Sudowoodo For other sprites and images, please see Sudowoodo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Sudowoodo was created by Ken Sugimori[1].
  • In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Sudowoodo stand still in dungeons pretending to be trees, in a similar manner to the Sudowoodo in Johto.
  • Sudowoodo is the first pure Rock-type Pokémon in the National Pokédex order.
  • Sudowoodo is the only non-Grass Pokémon to learn Wood Hammer by leveling up.
    • Sudowoodo is also the only Pokémon that can resist the recoil damage from this move.
  • In Generation II, only one Sudowoodo appears (from being sprayed with water from a Squirtbottle). Similarly, in Generation III, only one Sudowoodo appears--this time as the result of a spray from the Wailmer Pail. However, in Generation IV, the player can get multiple Sudowoodo by evolving Bonsly or by catching it in grass.
  • In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Sudowoodo, along with Skuntank, Togekiss, Fearow and Yanma, weighs as much as the male protagonist of the game.
  • Although it is stated that it can't stand water, health replenishing items such as Fresh Water can be used to heal. It is possible that Sudowoodo may just not like being wet, but it can take water internally.

Origin

Sudowoodo is based on petrified wood, plants which have become fossilized over time.

Name origin

Sudowoodo is a combination of pseudo (prefix meaning false) and wood.

Usokkie may be a combination of 嘘 uso (false) and 木 ki (wood or tree). It could also derive from 嘘つき usotsuki (liar).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ウソッキー Usokkie From 嘘 uso (false), 木 ki (wood or tree) and 嘘つき usotsuki (liar)
France Flag.png French Simularbre From simuler and arbre
Spain Flag.png Spanish Sudowoodo Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Mogelbaum From mogeln and Baum
Italy Flag.png Italian Sudowoodo Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 꼬지모 Kkojimo From Kko and 목/木 mok. However, moving one character over turns 꼬 into Kkoj. Therefore, depending on how it's read, it could mean "Twisted Tree" or "Flower is a tree"; apparently this difference in meaning also implies falseness.
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 胡說樹 / 胡说树 Húshuōshù Literally "Driveling tree"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鬍說樹 Wùhseuisyuh Same meaning as 胡說樹, but with 胡 written as


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