Sudowoodo

#31 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Imitation Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Azumarill Hoppip

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #31Melemele #31Akala #15
EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	65
Base Exp.	144

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Mineral
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bonsly #30	Level up knowing Mimic	Sudowoodo #31

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bonsly; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Evo.	Slam	Physical	80	75	20	The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
Start	Slam	Physical	80	75	20	The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
Start	Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Start	Rock Throw	Physical	50	90	15	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
Start	Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Start	Copycat	Status	-	-	20	The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
Start	Wood Hammer	Physical	120	100	15	The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
5	Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
8	Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
12	Rock Throw	Physical	50	90	15	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
15	Mimic	Status	-	-	10	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
19	Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
22	Tearful Look	Status	-	-	20	The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
26	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
29	Block	Status	-	-	5	The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
33	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
36	Counter	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
40	Sucker Punch	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
43	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
47	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
50	Hammer Arm	Physical	100	90	10	The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.
54	Head Smash	Physical	150	80	5	The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM04	Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Smack Down	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM41	Torment	Status	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
TM69	Rock Polish	Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM96	Nature Power	Status	-	-	20	This attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Sand Tomb	Physical	35	85	15	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

		Class				Acquisition source	Description
Fake Tears		Status	-	100	20	Bonsly — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)	The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
After You	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
After You	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Fake Tears	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Power-Up Punch	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.