Doduo
#204 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Twin Bird Pokémon
Doduo
#204 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Twin Bird Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
35
180
274
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
45
85
207
Sp. Atk
35
67
185
Sp. Def
35
67
185
Speed
75
139
273
Total
310
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Doduo
Twin Bird Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #204 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running.

SoulSilver
It races through grassy plains with powerful strides, leaving footprints up to four inches deep.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Doduo #204 | Level 31 | ![]() Dodrio #205 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | In the morning |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | During the day |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | In the morning |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | In the morning |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | During the day |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | In the morning |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | During the day |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | During the day |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | In the morning |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | During the day |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | In the morning |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | - |
Route 26 Road 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | - |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | During the day |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 27 Road 27 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 5% | During the day |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | In the morning |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 4% | During the day |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | In the morning |
Route 28 Road 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 41 | 1% | During the day |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | During the day |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 22 Road 22 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| 5 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 10 | Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. |
| 14 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| 19 | Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle. |
| 23 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
| 28 | Acupressure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats. |
| 32 | Double Hit | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 | The user slams the foe with a long tail, vines, etc. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| 37 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 41 | Drill Peck | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill. |
| 46 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM47 | Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| TM51 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM02 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage. |
| Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Mirror Move | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe. |
| Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
Traits
Run Away
Ability Slot 1
Enables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Early Bird
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.






































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