Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from Bonsly after being fed 50 candies and has walked 15 km as a Buddy Pokémon.
Pokédex description
Imitation Pokémon
Sudowoodo camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because its hands remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
- Sudowoodo's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Rock Tomb: added on November 29th, 2021
- Meteor Beam: added on December 1st, 2022
- Trailblaze: added on September 1st, 2023
Evolution family
Sudowoodo is part of a two-member family.
Availability
- Sudowoodo was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
Shiny form of Sudowoodo was released at the start of Gift Event on August 5th, 2019.
Shadow form of Sudowoodo was released at the start of All-Hands Rocket Retreat on April 3rd, 2022.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
Wild |
1,841 1,994 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
1,227 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
1,227 1,534 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 15,091
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
920 | Field Research: Make 5 Nice Throws; Hatch an Egg: Since Hidden Gems Catch a Grass-type Pokémon; Catch a Pokémon with Weather Boost: Detective Pikachu Returns Event Send 5 Gifts and add a sticker to each: Hidden Gems Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms: 2021 Jun - 2023 May Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon: 2023 Jan Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon: 2022 Aug Catch 5 Grass-type Pokémon: Johto Celebration Event Give your buddy 3 treats: 2020 Jul Give your buddy a treat: Tricky Pokémon 2020 Special Research/Timed Research: Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto - 4th part: Evolve a Pokémon The Take-Over Continues - 1st part: Spin 10 PokéStops |
Team GO Rocket |
484 798 (weather boosted) |
2022 Apr 3 - 2023 Jan 31 |
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Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but exceptionally during Tricky Pokémon 2020, and after, Sudowoodo can.
- Sudowoodo is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 1 and 2 before.





































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































