Dodrio (Japanese: ドードリオ Dodorio) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Doduo starting at level 31.
Biology
Dodrio is a large, wingless, three-headed avian Pokémon. Each head has a long, sharp beak and a black V-shaped, feather crest. It has bristly brown feathers covering its heads and upper body, while its lower half has a smooth layer of black feathers. Its tail consists of three pale red feathers with lighter tips. Its wingless body rests on two long and slender, but powerful legs with feet that have three clawed toes in front and one in back. A male has black necks, whereas a female has brown necks; both genders have brown legs.
Each head has its own working brain and distinct personality. Each head represents and expresses either sorrow, anger, or joy. Despite being separate, it has the innate ability to use all three of its brains to collect data, formulate, and then execute complex plans and strategies. However, on occasion it may overthink, which causes it to become immobilized and unable to carry out any action whatsoever. Being separate individuals on the same body, the three heads will continue to bicker until they, or at least one of them, gets to eat. This satisfies the other two heads, quelling them and temporarily ending their infighting. Another form of adaptation that it has acquired is the ability to have at least one head alert at all times. Extreme caution is advised when all three heads are facing separate directions. It is in this state that it is the most dangerous and going near it may result in a severe pecking.
Along with its three heads, it has three sets of hearts and lungs as well. This allows it to efficiently oxygenate and pump blood throughout its body, thus giving it increased endurance to run vast distances without rest. It is especially prone to race vigorously across grassy plains, even in arid seasons with little rainfall.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
A Dodrio appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, under the ownership of Dario. Dario used it to compete in the Big P Pokémon Race, but was beaten by Ash, who was riding Lara Laramie's Ponyta, which eventually evolved into Rapidash. Multiple other Dodrio were also seen at the Laramie Ranch.
A Dodrio appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire, under the ownership of Falkner. It was used during his Gym battle against Ash. It battled Pikachu and initially had the upper hand against him, but it was eventually defeated after Ash used Falkner's strategy with Dodrio against it.
A Dodrio appeared in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, under the ownership of Gary Oak. It was revealed to have evolved from a Doduo sometime before the events of the episode. Gary used it to attack Team Rocket's helicopter when they made a second attempt to capture Aerodactyl.
Multiple Dodrio appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2). They were used by Ash, Kellyn, Dawn, and Brock to get to the Riolu that J had kidnapped.
Minor appearances
Dodrio debuted briefly in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it shouted its cry to the rising sun like a rooster. Notably, it was the first Pokémon to be physically seen in the anime, since all of the Pokémon that had appeared beforehand were either on TV, in dreams, or not real.
A Dodrio appeared in Primeape Goes Bananas.
A Dodrio appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash as one of the Pokémon seen on Scissor Street.
A Dodrio appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.
A Dodrio made a cameo in A Chansey Operation, where it had its necks tied in a knot.
A Dodrio appeared in The Case of the K-9 Caper!.
A Dodrio appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time as one of the Pokémon in Stella's circus.
A Dodrio appeared in Make Room for Gloom.
A Dodrio appeared in a flashback in The Lost Lapras. Tracey was seen riding it while Pokémon watching, but it is unknown whether Dodrio belonged to him or if it was simply borrowed, and it was never seen again.
A pink Dodrio appeared in In the Pink as part of Professor Oak's explanation.
A Dodrio appeared in The Power of One, where it was among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Dodrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
Three Dodrio appeared in A Tent Situation, where they were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Dodrio appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Multiple Dodrio appeared in Plant It Now...Diglett Later, where they served as mounts for the Band of Diglett thieves.
A Dodrio appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
Multiple Dodrio appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Dodrio appeared in Jessie's fantasy in Three Jynx and a Baby!.
A Dodrio made a cameo in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Dodrio appeared in Camping It Up!.
A Dodrio appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. Dawn used it for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A Dodrio appeared in A Pyramiding Rage!, under the ownership of Candice. She used it as a mode of transportation to get around Snowpoint City more easily.
Multiple Dodrio appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!, where they were among the Pokémon Barry encountered in Xatu's Forest.
A Dodrio appeared in A Race for Home!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at Baa de Mer Ranch.
Six Dodrio appeared in From A to Z!, where they were chased by Sawyer and his Grovyle.
Multiple Dodrio appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.
A Dodrio appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP033
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Dodrio
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dodrio, a three-headed Bird Pokémon that can run faster than it can fly. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.
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EP047
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Dodrio
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Dr. Proctor's medical chart
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Dodrio, a Triple Bird Pokémon. Its three heads represent joy, sorrow, and anger.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red used a Dodrio in File 4: Charizard in the Pokémon League, where it went up against Agatha's Gengar and Blue's Exeggutor.
In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Dodrio appeared in Panic at the Cherry Blossom Festival, where it got drunk on amazake and caused havoc during a cherry blossom festival attended by Hazel and her friends.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Dody
In Just a Spearow Carrier, Professor Oak, under the guise of Dr. O, used a Dodrio in his battle against Green in the semifinals to provoke her fear of birds.
Yellow's Doduo evolved into Dodrio in The Might of... Metapod?! in the battle against Lance. He later managed to save Pika and Chuchu from a surfing accident. He continues to be her main method of transportation using his quick speed.
A Dodrio appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test, Ultima had Red and Blue ride on two Dodrio for the Path of Catching trial. Outside the trials, it is not known if the Dodrio are on her official team.
A Dodrio belonging to the Battle Factory appeared in Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise.
The Battle Tower rented a Dodrio, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In Out-Odding Oddish, Jet, a notable competitor in the Pokéathlon's Speed Course, used a Dodrio to compete with Gold. Another Trainer also used one.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Professor Oak owns a Dodrio, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
A Dodrio appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga
Much like the games, Dodrio is Joel's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dodrio (TCG)
Other appearances
Three Dodrio appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #085
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Red(ENG)
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Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
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Blue
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Yellow
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One of Doduo's 2 heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 MPH in prairies.
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Stadium
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The three heads express joy, sorrow and anger as they plan strategy together. When it sleeps, one head remains awake.
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Generation II
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Johto #200
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Gold
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It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized.
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Silver
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If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
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Crystal
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An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads—even for a second—will get pecked severely.
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Stadium 2
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It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and become immobilized.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #093
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Kanto #085
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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A peculiar Pokémon species with three heads. It vigorously races across grassy plains even in arid seasons with little rainfall.
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FireRed
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An odd species that is rarely found. The three heads respectively represent joy, sadness, and anger.
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LeafGreen
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Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head is said to stay awake.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #205
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Diamond
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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It collects data and plans three times as wisely, but it may think too much and fall into a state of immobility.
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SoulSilver
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If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will be satisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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White
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Black 2
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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #095
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Hoenn #096
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X
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An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads—even for a second—will get pecked severely.
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An odd species that is rarely found. The three heads respectively represent joy, sadness, and anger.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 460
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Generation VII-present
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 470
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dodrio in Generation VII
- 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
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- A black or white 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 4
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Min. exp.: N/A
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Max. exp.: N/A
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Browser entry R-042
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Dodrio is difficult to capture because it runs and leaps at very high speeds.
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Evolution
Sprites
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 will not.
- Dodrio is the only Pokémon whose National Pokédex number is the whole number portion of its weight in kilograms.
- Not including the intro video, 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).
- According to its Pokédex entries, Doduo can run at 60 mph (100 km/h), while Dodrio can only run at nearly 40 mph (60 km/h). However, Dodrio's base Speed stat is higher.
- Dodrio is featured in the Generation III wireless mini-game, Dodrio Berry Picking, where it is required that players own a Dodrio to be able to play.
- Before Generation IV, the necks of normal Dodrio were beige (which became the female neck color), while its pre-evolution's necks were black (which became the male neck color).
- Despite its non-existent wings, Doduo and its evolution are capable of learning Steel Wing and Fly.
- Dodrio and Doduo are the only Flying-type Pokémon to consist only of a head and legs.
Origin
Despite its name, Dodrio seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show some similarities 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 also indicate it was based on cassowaries.
Name origin
Dodrio is a combination of dodo (an extinct, flightless bird) and trio (group of three).
Dodorio may be a combination of ドードー dodo and トリオ trio. To note, dori may be a reference to 鳥 tori (bird).
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドードリオ Dodorio
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From dodo and trio
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French
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Dodrio
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Dodrio
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Same as English name
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German
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Dodri
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From dodo and drei or Trio
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Italian
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Dodrio
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Same as English name
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Korean
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두트리오 Dutrio
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From dodo, 두두 Dudu, and trio
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Mandarin Chinese
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嘟嘟利 Dūdūlì
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. 嘟嘟鳥 Dūdū-niǎo is also a name for the dodo bird
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Cantonese Chinese
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多多利 Dōdōleih
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. 多多 means many
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More languages
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Hindi
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दोद्रिओ Dodrio
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Додрио Dodrio
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โดโดริโอ Dodorio
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
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