No. 0185

Sudowoodo

Imitation Pokémon

Official art

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 410. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Rock

Height: 1.2 m 3′11″
Weight: 38 kg 83.8 lbs
Base stat total: 410 Higher than 41% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Though it pretends to be a tree, it fails to fool even children. To the touch, its body feels more like rock than tree bark. Sudowoodo's extreme aversion to water merits special note.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk100108–167184–328

Def115121–183211–361

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe3045–9058–174

Total410Higher than 41% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Sudowoodo outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sudowoodo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Sudowoodo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Sudowoodo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50		Sudowoodo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. to .
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
This Pokémon does not take damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
Everything about Rock Head →
Other Pokémon with Rock Head 21
Hisuian Growlithe Hisuian Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Onix Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Rhydon Aerodactyl Steelix Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Bagon Shelgon Bonsly Blue-Striped Basculin Tyrantrum
Speed is raised 1 if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack, or Intimidated.
Everything about Rattled →
Other Pokémon with Rattled 19
Alolan Meowth Alolan Persian Magikarp Ledyba Dunsparce Snubbull Granbull Poochyena Whismur Clamperl Bonsly White-Striped Basculin Cubchoo Yamper Toxel Wiglett Wugtrio Dudunsparce Gimmighoul

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0438BonslyRock
1. Level up knowing Mimic
  #0185SudowoodoRock

Moves

Level up 18


Evo	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	75%	20
1	CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
1	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
1	Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	100	90%	10
1	Rock ThrowNo additional effect.	Rock	Phys	50	90%	15
1	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
1	Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.	Grass	Phys	120	100%	15
12	BlockPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
16	MimicThe last move the target used replaces this one.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
20	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
24	Tearful LookLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
28	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
32	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
36	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
40	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
44	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
48	Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.	Rock	Phys	150	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 54


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Phys	80	100%	10
TM90	SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Phys	35	85%	15
TM179	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Phys	50	100%	15
TM186	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Phys	95	95%	10
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM220	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Spec	120	90%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Sudowoodo mimics the appearance of a tree, standing still with its arms up. It features a primarily brown body, beady eyes and an antennae-like protrusion from its head, which is smaller for females compared to males. On the end of its arms are three green balls, which can vary in size.

It has strong limbs, allowing it to hold its arms up for long periods of time in order to mimic a tree. It likes to surround itself and blend in with real trees, rarely moving unless it believes people realize it is faking being a tree. It is afraid of rain and will flee when rain comes; when exposed to water, it will run or lash out.

It tends to stand in the middle of paths, blocking people trying to get past. Sudowoodo is popular with the elderly, similarly to how bonsai are popular with them, even having a magazine dedicated to it. Sudowoodo is the evolved form of Bonsly.

Design & origin

Ken Sugimori created its design unexpectedly whilst drawing various illustrations of characters, then asked a scenario writer to create a backstory about a Pokémon that blocks the player's path. It may be based on petrified wood. In English, "Sudowoodo" is a pun on "pseudo wood"; its Japanese name, Usokkī, comes from "uso" ("false") and "ki" ("tree" or "wood"), and is also taken from "Usotsuki" ("liar").

Its German name, Moglebaum, translates to "cheating tree," and its French name, Simularbre, to "acts like a tree."

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, Sudowoodo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#354 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
WikipediaWikipedia views: #44 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 1,250 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)

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Pokédex entries

: Imitation Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown

: Forest
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#106Original Sinnoh#093Extended Sinnoh#093Updated Johto#107Mountain Kalos#130Original Alola#031Original Melemele#031Original Akala#015Updated Alola#038Updated Melemele#038Updated Akala#015Galar#253Hisui#124Paldea#088Kitakami#084

Though it pretends to be a tree, it fails to fool even children. To the touch, its body feels more like rock than tree bark. Sudowoodo's extreme aversion to water merits special note.
Legends: Arceus
The result of its holding the same pose all the time is arms that have become supple yet strong.
Ultra Moon
It’s so popular with the elderly that there’s a magazine devoted to this Pokémon. Fans obsess over the particular length and angle of its arms.
Ultra Sun
Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It’s a particular favorite among elderly people.
Moon
To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
Sun
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.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
HeartGold · X
To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
Pearl
Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
Diamond
It mimics a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. But since its forelegs remain green throughout the year, it is easily identified as a fake in the winter.
Emerald
SUDOWOODO camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because the forelegs remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter.
Ruby · Sapphire
If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's a SUDOWOODO, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Crystal · Sword
It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · Shield
Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composi tion appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Sudowoodo
Japanese: ウソッキー
Japanese (romaji): Usokkie
Korean: 꼬지모
Chinese (Traditional): 樹才怪
Chinese (Simplified): 树才怪
French: Simularbre
German: Mogelbaum
Spanish: Sudowoodo
Italian: Sudowoodo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 2 Def
: 65 ≈8.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 144
: Medium

Breeding

: Mineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Bonsly: Level up knowing Mimic.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 10 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22

Ultra Sun 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22

Moon 2 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Route 1SOS Battle · Lv 10–13

Sun 2 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Route 1SOS Battle · Lv 10–13

Y 1 area

Road 20Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

X 1 area

Road 20Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

Colosseum 3 areas

Pyrite Cave (Miror's Hideout)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 35
Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 35
The Under (Deep Colosseum)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 35

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

HeartGold 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Platinum 1 area

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Pearl 2 areas

Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

Emerald 1 area

Hoenn Battle FrontierUsing the Wailmer Pail on a Sudowoodo · Lv 40

Crystal 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Silver 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Gold 1 area

Road 36Using the Squirt Bottle on a Sudowoodo · Lv 20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.