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Sudowoodo

#253 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Imitation Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #253

Egg Group

Mineral

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

65

Base Experience

144
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Bonsly

Bonsly

#252

knowing Mimic

Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo

#253

Xatu

Bonsly

Sudowoodo normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Sudowoodo sprite

Shiny

Sudowoodo

Imitation Pokémon

#253
Rock

Height

1.2 m

Weight

38 kg

Base XP

144

Abilities

SturdyRock HeadRattled

HP

70

Attack

100

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

30

Sp. Def

65

Speed

30

Total

410

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterGrassFightingGroundSteel

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFirePoisonFlying
Class
Description
StartSlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

StartSlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

StartRock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

StartFlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

StartFake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

StartHammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

StartCopycatNormalStatus--20

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

StartStone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

StartWood HammerGrassPhysical12010015

The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.

12BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

16MimicNormalStatus--10

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

20Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

24Tearful LookNormalStatus--20

The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

32Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

36Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

40CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

48Head SmashRockPhysical150805

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Class
Description
CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Defense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Class
Description
TM00Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

TM01Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

TM03Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM04Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM05Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM20Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM47Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM49Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

TR99Body PressFightingPhysical8010010

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.

Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Rattled

Hidden Ability

Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

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SwSh / Pokédex

Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo

#253 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Imitation Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #253

Egg Group

Mineral

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

65

Base Experience

144
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Bonsly

Bonsly

#252

knowing Mimic

Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo

#253

Xatu

Bonsly

Sudowoodo normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Sudowoodo sprite

Shiny

Sudowoodo

Imitation Pokémon

#253
Rock

Height

1.2 m

Weight

38 kg

Base XP

144

Abilities

SturdyRock HeadRattled

HP

70

Attack

100

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

30

Sp. Def

65

Speed

30

Total

410

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterGrassFightingGroundSteel

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFirePoisonFlying
Class
Description
StartSlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

StartSlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

StartRock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

StartFlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

StartFake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

StartHammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

StartCopycatNormalStatus--20

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

StartStone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

StartWood HammerGrassPhysical12010015

The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.

12BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

16MimicNormalStatus--10

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

20Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

24Tearful LookNormalStatus--20

The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

32Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

36Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

40CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

48Head SmashRockPhysical150805

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Class
Description
CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Defense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Class
Description
TM00Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

TM01Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

TM03Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM04Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM05Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM20Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM47Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM49Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

TR99Body PressFightingPhysical8010010

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.

Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Rattled

Hidden Ability

Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

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