Dodrio (Pokémon)

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Dodrio ドードリオ Dodorio #085
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Triple Bird Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Early Bird Early Bird Blue-Striped ----- Tangled Feet Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #085 Johto #205 Hoenn #093 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-042 Almia R-135 Oblivia R-242 N-112
Height 5'11" Imperial 1.8 m Metric 5'11"/1.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 187.8 lbs. Imperial 85.2 kg Metric 187.8 lbs./85.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 158 Battle Exp.: 1581*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Dodrio (Japanese: ドードリオ Dodorio) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Doduo starting at level 31.

Biology

Physiology

Dodrio are bird-like Pokémon with three heads, and a ‘V’-shaped black crest on each one. They have very small wings hidden under the fluffy brown feathers that cover their black underside. Because their wings are so small, they have little flying ability, but can jump incredibly high. Dodrio's long legs allow it to deal devastating kicks, but only frontward. However, to protect its back, one of the necks can turn around and fiercely peck the opponent with its long, thin beak. Dodrio also have three pink tail feathers.

Gender differences

A female Dodrio has brown necks, while a male has black ones.

Special abilities

Dodrio have long legs which allow it to jump incredibly high, which makes up for its lack of flight. These legs also allow it to run incredibly fast and for long distances without rest, as well as to deal massively powerful kicks to its opponents. Dodrio communicates with its other heads by mental telepathy, although not having any special psychic abilities. Another feature that contributes to its running ability are its three sets of hearts and lungs, which enable it to run long distances without rest. It can deliver devastating blows with its sharp beaks.

Behavior

Dodrio love to wake up early and call their cries every morning, and also love to run. They are usually very crotchety, arguing with themselves on a constant basis. However, if one if them gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and stop squabbling. A Dodrio is especially wary if all three of its heads are looking in different directions.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Dodrio can be found living in deserts and plains. Dodrio are native to Kanto, but they can be found on rare occasions in Sinnoh and Unova. They have also been imported to the Johto and Hoenn Safari Zones.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Dodrio in the anime

Major appearances

Dodrio's first major appearance was in The Flame Pokémon-athon!. Dario used the three-headed bird to compete in a race, but was beaten by Ash who was riding Lara Laramie's Ponyta, after it evolved into Rapidash.

Falkner, the Gym Leader of Violet City, used a Dodrio to battle Ash in Fighting Flyer with Fire.

Dodrio served as mounts for the Diglett thieves in the episode, Plant It Now...Diglett Later!.

Gary Oak's Doduo evolved into a Dodrio some time before Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl. Gary used it to attack Team Rocket's helicopter when they made a second attempt to capture Aerodactyl.

A group of Dodrio were used in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two by Ash, Kellyn, Dawn and Brock to get to the Riolu that J had kidnapped.

Minor appearances

Dodrio first appeared in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it has a brief appearance, while shouting its cry to the rising sun like a rooster, notably as the first Pokémon seen in real life in the anime (all Pokémon that had appeared beforehand in the episode were either on TV, in dreams, or not real).

Dodrio also made a cameo in A Chansey Operation. This Dodrio had its necks tied in a knot.

A Dodrio appeared in Camping It Up!.

Dawn used a Dodrio in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team.

Candice used a Dodrio in A Pyramiding Rage!.

A group of Dodrio also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP033 Dodrio Ash's Pokédex Dodrio, a three-headed Bird Pokémon that can run faster than it can fly. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow and anger. EP047 Dodrio Dr. Proctor's Medical Chart Dodrio, a Triple Bird Pokémon. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.

In the manga

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

A Dodrio appears in the tenth chapter, Panic at the Cherry Blossom Festival. In this chapter, a Dodrio gets drunk on amazake and causes havoc during a cherry blossom festival which Hazel and her friends attend.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Yellow's Doduo evolved into Dodrio in Volume 7 in the epic battle against Lance. It was seen again in Volume 12, managing to save Pika and Chuchu from a surfing accident. It continues to be her main method of transportation to this day using its quick speed.

In the TCG

Main article: Dodrio (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Dodrio is Joel's partner Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head is said to stay awake. Blue Yellow One of Doduo's 2 heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 MPH in prairies. Stadium The three heads express joy, sorrow and anger as they plan strategy together. When it sleeps, one head remains awake.
Generation II Gold It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized. Silver If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling. Crystal An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads--even for a second--will get pecked severely. Stadium 2 It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized.
Generation III Ruby Watch out if Dodrio's three heads are looking in three separate directions. It's a sure sign that it is on its guard. Don't go near this Pokémon if it's being wary - it may decide to peck you. Sapphire Apparently, the heads aren't the only parts of the body that Dodrio has three of. It has three sets of hearts and lungs as well, so it is capable of running long distances without rest. Emerald A peculiar Pokémon species with three heads. It vigorously races across grassy plains even in arid seasons with little rainfall. FireRed An odd species that is rarely found. The three heads respectively represent joy, sadness, and anger. LeafGreen Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head is said to stay awake.
Generation IV Diamond When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and fall into a state of immobility. SoulSilver If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
Generation V Black When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Route 17
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver exterior Crystal Rare Routes 22, 26, 27, and 28, Mt. Silver exterior
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Safari Zone Emerald Rare Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Doduo Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Doduo Platinum None Evolve Doduo HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Routes 27, and 28, Mt. Silver exterior, Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Doduo Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Doduo
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Doduo
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Jet Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Doduo
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Far Amp Plains (2F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Road
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Sharp Beak (8%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Sharp Beak (5%)
Emerald
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Sharp Beak (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 460	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/16 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1010 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 1414 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1919 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 2323 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 2828 Acupressure Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 3434 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 4141 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4747 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20 5454 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 6060 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Flail*	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dodrio in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Dodrio in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Dodrio can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Dodrio cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
‡	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dodrio Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dodrio Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 34+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	File:Box xd 085.png	Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Shed		Drill Peck	Flying
--		Agility	Psychic
--		Tri Attack	Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 085.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm gonna do my best! Me too! Me too! 26%-50% HP My HP's half gone! Mine too! Mine too! 1%-25% HP I'm fainting! Me too! Me too! Level up My level went up! Mine too! Mine too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! Mine too! Mine too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Dodrio is difficult to capture because it runs and leaps at very high speeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by pecking with its sharp beaks.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Doduo  Normal  Flying

Level 31 →

First Evolution Dodrio  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Dodrio images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• While one of its heads is saying something in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, the others say me too or mine too, but its pre-evolved form's other head won't.
• Before Generation IV, the normal necks of Dodrio is the color of the female's (brown), while its pre-evolution's is based on the male's (black).
• Dodrio's National Dex number is the whole number portion of its weight in kilograms. As of Generation V, this is a unique characteristic. However, Slowpoke and Scyther share the distinction when considering their respective weights in pounds.
• Though Dodrio is based on a flightless bird, it is able to learn Fly.
  • Although, the Japanese name for Fly can be translated as Sky Jump.
• Before Generation V, Dodrio learns Steel Wing via TM, despite not appearing to have wings.
• Dodrio was the first Pokémon to appear in the flesh in the anime (all others before that were either dreamt of by Ash, or else shown on the TV in his room).
• It is stated in the Pokédex that Doduo can run at 60 mph, while Dodrio's states it can only run at nearly 40 mph. However, its base Speed stat is higher than Doduo's.

Origin

Despite its name, Dodrio seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show some similarity to the Moa, an extinct flightless bird, and the Emu, another flightless bird. It also resembles the Kiwi in some ways as well. Its crests may mean it may have been based on cassowaries.

Name origin

Dodrio's name seems to be a combination of dodo, an extinct, flightless bird, and trio, meaning a group of three. The dori in its Japanese name may come from 鳥 tori, bird, or it may be a combination of ドードー dodo and トリオ trio because of its three heads.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Dodri French Dodrio Korean 두트리오 Dooteurio Chinese (Mandarin) 嘟嘟利 Dū Dū Lì Transliteration of its Japanese name. Chinese (Cantonese) 多多利 Do Do Lei Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Notes

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