Dodrio (Japanese: ドードリオ Dodorio) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Doduo starting at level 31.
Biology
Dodrio is a large, wingless, three-headed avian Pokémon. Each head has a long, sharp beak and a black feathered, V-shaped crest. It has bristly brown feathers covering its heads and upper body, while its lower half has a smooth layer of black feathers. Its wingless body rests on two long and slender, but powerful legs with feet that have three toes in front and one in back. There are sharp claws on each toe. Males have black necks, whereas females have brown necks; both genders have brown legs.
Each head has its own working brain and distinct personality, representing and expressing sorrow, anger and joy respectively. Despite being separate, it has the innate ability to use all three of its brains to collect data, formulate and then execute complex plans and strategies. However, on occasion it may over think and analyze a situation, causing itself to be immobilized and unable to carry out any action whatsoever. Being separate individuals on the same body, the heads are well known to squabble with one another. Often they will continue to bicker until they, or at least one of the heads gets to eat. This satisfies the other two heads, quelling them and temporarily ending their infighting. Another adaption it has acquired is the ability to have at least one head alert at all times. While two are asleep, one will stand guard and look out for any approaching enemies. Extreme caution is advised when all three heads are facing separate directions. It is in this state that it is the most dangerous, and going near it may result in a severe pecking.
Along with its three heads, it has three sets of hearts and lungs as well. This allows it to efficiently oxygenate and pump blood throughout its body, thus giving it increased endurance to run vast distances without rest. It is especially prone to race vigorously across grassy plains, even in arid seasons with little rainfall.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
A Dodrio appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, under the ownership of Dario. Dario used it to compete in a race, but was beaten by Ash, who was riding Lara Laramie's Ponyta, which eventually evolved into Rapidash.
Falkner, the Gym Leader of Violet City, used a Dodrio to battle Ash in Fighting Flyer with Fire. It battled against Pikachu but was defeated.
Dodrio served as mounts for the Diglett thieves in Plant It Now...Diglett Later.
Gary Oak's Doduo evolved into a Dodrio some time before Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!. Gary used it to attack Team Rocket's helicopter when they made a second attempt to capture Aerodactyl.
A group of Dodrio were used in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two by Ash, Kellyn, Dawn, and Brock to get to the Riolu that J had kidnapped.
Minor appearances
Dodrio debuted briefly in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it shouted its cry to the rising sun like a rooster. Notably, it was the first Pokémon to be physically seen in the anime, since all of the Pokémon that had appeared beforehand were either on TV, in dreams, or not real.
A Dodrio appeared in Primeape Goes Bananas and The March of the Exeggutor Squad.
A Dodrio appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash.
A Dodrio made a cameo in A Chansey Operation. This Dodrio had its necks tied in a knot.
A Dodrio appeared in The Case of the K-9 Caper!.
A Dodrio appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time, under the ownership of Stella.
A Dodrio appeared in Make Room for Gloom.
Tracey was seen riding a Dodrio in a flashback in The Lost Lapras while Pokémon watching. However, it is unknown whether Dodrio belonged to him or if it was simply borrowed.
A pink Dodrio appeared in In the Pink.
A Dodrio appeared in The Power of One.
Three Dodrio were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in A Tent Situation.
A Dodrio appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A Dodrio appeared in Extreme Pokémon! under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
Multiple Doduo appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Dodrio made a cameo in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Dodrio appeared in Camping It Up!.
Dawn used a Dodrio in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
A Dodrio appeared in A Pyramiding Rage!, under the ownership of Candice. She used it as a mode of transportation to get around Snowpoint City more easily.
A group of Dodrio appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.
A Dodrio appeared in A Race for Home!.
Six Dodrio appeared in From A to Z!, where they were chased by Sawyer and his Grovyle.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP033
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Dodrio
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dodrio, a three-headed Bird Pokémon that can run faster than it can fly. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.
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EP047
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Dodrio
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Dr. Proctor's medical chart
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Dodrio, a Triple Bird Pokémon. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red used a Dodrio in File 4: Charizard in the Pokémon League.
In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Dodrio appears in the tenth chapter, Panic at the Cherry Blossom Festival. In this chapter, a Dodrio gets drunk on amazake and causes havoc during a cherry blossom festival which Hazel and her friends attend.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Dody
In Just a Spearow Carrier Professor Oak, under the guise of Dr. O, used a Dodrio in his Battle against Green in the semi-finals to provoke her fear of birds.
Yellow's Doduo evolved into Dodrio in The Might of... Metapod?! in the battle against Lance. He was seen again, managing to save Pika and Chuchu from a surfing accident. He continues to be her main method of transportation using his quick speed.
A Dodrio appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test, Ultima had Red and Blue ride on two Dodrio for the Path of Catching trial. Outside the trials, it is not known if the Dodrio are on her official team.
A Dodrio belonging to the Battle Factory appeared in Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise.
The Battle Factory rented a Dodrio which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In Out-Odding Oddish, Jet, a notable competitor in the Pokéathlon's Speed Course, used a Dodrio to compete with Gold. Another Trainer also used one.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer at the Safari Zone owns one.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dodrio (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Red(ENG)
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Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
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Blue
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Yellow
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One of Doduo's 2 heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 MPH in prairies.
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Stadium
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The three heads express joy, sorrow and anger as they plan strategy together. When it sleeps, one head remains awake.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized.
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Silver
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If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
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Crystal
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An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads—even for a second—will get pecked severely.
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Stadium 2
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It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Watch out if Dodrio's three heads are looking in three separate directions. It's a sure sign that it is on its guard. Don't go near this Pokémon if it's being wary - it may decide to peck you.
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Sapphire
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Apparently, the heads aren't the only parts of the body that Dodrio has three of. It has three sets of hearts and lungs as well, so it is capable of running long distances without rest.
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Emerald
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A peculiar Pokémon species with three heads. It vigorously races across grassy plains even in arid seasons with little rainfall.
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FireRed
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An odd species that is rarely found. The three heads respectively represent joy, sadness, and anger.
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LeafGreen
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Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head is said to stay awake.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and fall into a state of immobility.
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SoulSilver
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If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
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Generation V
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Black
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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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White
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Black 2
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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads—even for a second—will get pecked severely.
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Y
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An odd species that is rarely found. The three heads respectively represent joy, sadness, and anger.
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Omega Ruby
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Watch out if Dodrio's three heads are looking in three separate directions. It's a sure sign that it is on its guard. Don't go near this Pokémon if it's being wary-it may decide to peck you.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Apparently, the heads aren't the only parts of the body that Dodrio has three of. It has three sets of hearts and lungs as well, so it is capable of running long distances without rest.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 460
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.
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Generation VII
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 470
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dodrio in Generation VII
- 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 Dodrio in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Dodrio can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Dodrio cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 4
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Min. exp.: N/A
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Max. exp.: N/A
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Browser entry R-000
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Dodrio is difficult to capture because it runs and leaps at very high speeds.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Tackle ×3)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Tackle ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It lets loose shock waves to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- While one of its heads is saying something in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, the others say me too or mine too, but its pre-evolved form's other head will not.
- Dodrio is the only Pokémon whose National Pokédex number is the whole number portion of its weight in kilograms.
- Not including the intro video, Dodrio was the first Pokémon to appear in the flesh in the anime (all others before that were either dreamt of by Ash, or else shown on the TV in his room).
- According to its Pokédex entries, Doduo can run at 60 mph (100 km/h), while Dodrio can only run at nearly 40 mph (60 km/h). However, Dodrio's base Speed stat is higher.
- Dodrio is featured in the Generation III wireless mini-game, Dodrio Berry Picking, where it is required that players own a Dodrio to be able to play.
- Before Generation IV, the necks of normal Dodrio were beige (which became the female neck color), while its pre-evolution's necks were black (which became the male neck color).
Origin
Despite its name, Dodrio seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show some similarity to the Moa, an extinct flightless bird, and the Emu, another flightless bird. It also resembles the Kiwi in some ways as well. Its crests may mean it may have been based on cassowaries.
Name origin
Dodrio is a combination of dodo (an extinct, flightless bird) and trio (group of three).
Dodorio may be a combination of ドードー dodo and トリオ trio. To note, dori may be a reference to 鳥 tori (bird).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドードリオ Dodorio
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From dodo and trio
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French
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Dodrio
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Dodrio
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Same as English name
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German
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Dodri
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From dodo and drei or Trio
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Italian
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Dodrio
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Same as English name
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Korean
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두트리오 Dutrio
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From dodo, 두두 Dudu, and trio
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Mandarin Chinese
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嘟嘟利 Dūdūlì
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. 嘟嘟鳥 Dūdū-niǎo is also a name for the dodo bird
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Cantonese Chinese
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多多利 Dōdōleih
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. 多多 means many
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More languages
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Hindi
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दोद्रिओ Dodrio
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Додрио Dodrio
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โดโดริโอ้ Dodorio
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Same as Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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