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Sudowoodo (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Rock-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Bonsly when leveled up while knowing Mimic. It breeds for Bonsly when holding a Rock Incense.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Sudowoodo is a Pokémon that has a brown, log-shaped body with yellow spots. It has short legs with toeless feet, and thin forelegs with three green spheres at the ends of its fingers. It has a forked "branch" on top of its head, which is shorter on the female than on the male. Despite its appearance, Sudowoodo's composition is closer to a rock than a plant.

Sudowoodo disguises itself as a tree and stands along paths to avoid being attacked. Its camouflage fails in the winter, as its forelegs remain green, unlike real trees. Sudowoodo is very weak to water and hates it, so whenever it starts to rain, it will break their disguise and flee to the nearest source of shelter. Because it holds its position for so long, its arms have become supple yet strong. It is popular with the elderly, with available magazines and fans devoted to its arm angle and length. Sudowoodo can be found living in forests.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Sudowoodo first appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver as a Pokémon that could be obtained by watering an odd shaped "tree" that ends up actually being Sudowoodo disguised as one. It retained this role in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, they act as a roadblock on Akala Island before the player completes the Water Trial and flee when Lana shows off her Waterium Z.

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

A float of Sudowoodo appeared in the Super Smash Bros. Melee stage Poké Floats. It also appeared as a trophy, the description of which can be seen bellow:

Trophy descriptions[]

"A copycat Pokémon with an aversion to battle, Sudowoodo always poses as a tree in order to avoid being attacked. Despite their arboreal appearance, these Pokémon are actually Rock-types, and therefore highly vulnerable to water. When it begins to rain, they vanish. Sudowoodo can be found blocking Route 36 in Johto."

In the anime[]

Brock's Bonsly evolved into one in the 14th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Pokémon Silver It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Pokémon Crystal If a tree branch shakes when there is no wind, it's a Sudowoodo, not a tree. It hides from the rain.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Pokémon LeafGreen Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Despite appearing to be a tree, its body is closer to rocks and stones. It is very weak to water.
Pokémon Pearl It stands along paths pretending to be a tree. If it starts raining, it seems to disappear.
Pokémon Platinum To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Pokémon HeartGold Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears to be closer to a rock than a plant.
Pokémon SoulSilver It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Pokémon White To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Pokémon Black 2 To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Pokémon White 2 To avoid being attacked, it does nothing but mimic a tree. It hates water and flees from rain.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation.
Pokémon Y It disguises itself as a tree to avoid attack. It hates water, so it will disappear if it starts raining.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun To avoid attack, it mimics a tree. It will run off if splashed with water, which it hates.
Pokémon Moon Apparently, the larger the green parts of this Pokémon, the more collectors value it. It's a particular favorite among elderly people.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Route 36 (only one)
Pokémon Silver
Route 36 (only one)
Pokémon Crystal
Route 36 (only one)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Emerald
Battle Frontier (only one)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Bonsly
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 214 and 221
Pokémon Platinum
Route 221
Pokémon HeartGold
Route 36 (only one)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Route 36 (only one)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon Black 2
Route 20 (Swarm)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 20 (Trevenant Horde Encounters)
Pokémon Y
Route 20 (Trevenant Horde Encounters)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Routes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon
Routes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle (SOS Battle)


Evolution[]

Bonsly
Level up knowing Mimic.
Sudowoodo
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 100
Defense 115
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 30
Total 410

Moveset[]

Main article: Sudowoodo/moveset

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