Doduo (#084)
Doduo (#084) is a Normal/Flying-type Twin bird Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Doduo in Route 16, Route 17, Route 18, and Safari Zone (East) and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 16 (24.6%, Lv 18–22). It evolves into Dodrio at level 31. Its best stat is Attack (85), and its base stat total of 275 ranks #111 of 151.

Doduo isn't much of a flier, but it more than makes up for it with remarkable running speed. Its powerful strides leave behind unusually large footprints.
Where to find Doduo in Pokémon Red
- Route 16: tall grass, Lv 18–22, 24.6% of encounters.
- Route 17: tall grass, Lv 24–28, 24.6% of encounters.
- Route 18: tall grass, Lv 24–28, 24.6% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (East): tall grass, Lv 26, 19.9% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (West): tall grass, Lv 26, 19.9% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | #134 of 151 | |
| Attack | 85 | #41 of 151 | |
| Defense | 45 | #121 of 151 | |
| Special | 35 | #133 of 151 | |
| Speed | 75 | #61 of 151 | |
| Total | 275 | #111 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Doduo
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Ice Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ground Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 20 | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 24 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 30 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Rage | Normal | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | 70 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM43 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Doduo in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Doduo in Route 16, Route 17, Route 18, and Safari Zone (East) and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 16 (24.6%, Lv 18–22).
What type is Doduo?
Doduo is Normal/Flying type. It takes double damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock and is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What level does Doduo evolve?
Doduo evolves into Dodrio at level 31.
What moves does Doduo learn?
Doduo starts with Peck and learns Growl (Lv 20), Fury Attack (Lv 24), Drill Peck (Lv 30), Rage (Lv 36), Tri Attack (Lv 40), and Agility (Lv 44) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Doduo's base stats?
HP 35, Attack 85, Defense 45, Special 35, Speed 75, for a total of 275.
What's the catch rate of Doduo?
Doduo's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.