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 head 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. The strongest of Dodrio's heads and the thickest neck will become the leader and gain complete control of the body. 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. As a result, despite being slower than Doduo, Dodrio can keep running for an even longer time.
Evolution
Dodrio evolves from Doduo.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, Dario used a Dodrio to compete in the Big P Pokémon Race. It 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.
In Fighting Flyer with Fire, Falkner used a Dodrio in his Gym battle against Ash. It battled Pikachu and initially had the upper hand, but it was eventually defeated after Ash used Falkner's strategy with Dodrio against it.
In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, Gary's Dodrio appeared, having evolved from his Doduo sometime before the events of the episode. Gary used it to attack Butch and Cassidy's helicopter to thwart a second attempt to capture Aerodactyl.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), Ash, Kellyn, Dawn, and Brock used one Dodrio each to get to the Riolu that J had kidnapped.
Minor appearances
Dodrio made its anime debut in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it was crowing in Pallet Town. 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.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Dodrio was on Scissor Street.
A Dodrio appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.
In A Chansey Operation, a Dodrio was admitted as a patient after its necks were knotted.
A Dodrio appeared in The Case of the K-9 Caper!.
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Dodrio for her circus.
A Dodrio appeared in Make Room for Gloom.
In a flashback in The Lost Lapras, Tracey rode a Dodrio while Pokémon-watching. It is unknown whether Dodrio belonged to him or if it was simply borrowed, as it was never seen again.
In In the Pink, a pink Dodrio was part of Professor Oak's explanation.
A wild Dodrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In The Power of One, a Dodrio sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In A Tent Situation, three Dodrio were at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Dodrio participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In Plant It Now...Diglett Later, multiple Dodrio 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.
In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Dodrio.
A Dodrio made a cameo in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Dodrio appeared in Camping It Up!.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Dawn used a Dodrio belonging to the Pokémon Summer Academy for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
In A Pyramiding Rage!, Candice used her Dodrio for transportation in Snowpoint City.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, Barry encountered multiple Dodrio in Xatu's Forest.
In A Race for Home!, a Dodrio was at Baa de Mer Ranch.
In From A to Z!, Sawyer and his Grovyle chased six Dodrio.
In Enter Pikachu!, Pichu watched a group of Dodrio and Doduo.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Dodrio was crowing in Pallet Town.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in When a House is Not a Home!.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Sleuths for Truth!.
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Aim For The Eight!.
Two Dodrio appeared in Heroes Unite!.
Two Dodrio appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Dodrio appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.
A Dodrio appeared in The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!.
Pokédex entries
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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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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red used a Dodrio in the Pokémon League, where it went up against Agatha's Gengar and Blue's Exeggutor.
POKÉTOON
A Trainer's Dodrio appeared in Blossom's Dream where it helped protect the village from a Nidoking and Nidoqueen.
In the manga
Magical Pokémon Journey
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.
Pokémon Adventures
- 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.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Professor Oak owns a Dodrio, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
A Dodrio appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
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 POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.
- Main article: Dodrio (UNITE)
Dodrio is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster that starts as Doduo, which evolves into Dodrio at level 5.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#085
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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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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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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#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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| 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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Unova
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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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When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.
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Kalos
Central #095
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Hoenn
#096
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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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Paldea
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
#2
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It now has three hearts and three sets of lungs. Though it can’t run as fast as Doduo, Dodrio can keep running for longer stretches of time.
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| Violet
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The strongest head with the thickest neck becomes the leader and gains primary control of the body.
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Game locations
In side games
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generations I-VI
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Range
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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 onward
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Range
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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
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Learnset
Dodrio is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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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 or an alternate form 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
- 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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- 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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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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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution data
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 opening, 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).
- 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. The triple head might be a biological mutation. It may also draw inspiration from the Buddhist asuras, three-headed demigods whose faces are sometimes said to each embody one of three emotions: joy, anger, and sorrow. This was connection was alluded to in its Pokédex entry in the anime and in Pokémon Stadium.
Name origin
Dodrio may be a combination of dodo (an extinct, flightless bird) and trio (group of three).
Dodorio may be a combination of ドードー dodo, 鳥 tori (bird), and トリオ trio.
In other languages
| Language
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 Japanese
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ドードリオ Dodorio
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From dodo, 鳥 tori, 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 or 두두 Dudu, and trio
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 Mandarin Chinese
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嘟嘟利 Dūdūlì
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From 嘟嘟鳥 / 嘟嘟鸟 dūdū-niǎo and the partial transcription of Japanese name
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 Cantonese Chinese
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嘟嘟利 Dōudōuleih*
多多利 Dōdōleih*
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From 嘟嘟雀 dōudōu-jéuk
From the transcription of Japanese name and 多多 dōdō
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 Hindi
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डोड्रियो 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
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Sharp Beak (2%)
For other sprites and images, please see Dodrio images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
