Dodrio, known as the Triple Bird Pokémon, is a Normal/Flying-type species introduced in Generation I that represents one of the most fascinating examples of multi-headed Pokémon in the entire National Pokédex. As the evolved form of Doduo, this remarkable creature achieves its final form at level 31, transforming from a two-headed bird into a formidable three-headed avian powerhouse. With a base stat total of 470, Dodrio excels primarily in Attack and Speed, both reaching an impressive 110, making it a swift and aggressive combatant on the battlefield. Standing at 1.8 meters tall and weighing 85.2 kilograms, Dodrio possesses the physical presence befitting its dual-nature role as both a sprinting ground predator and an aerial combatant. The species maintains a balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, with the Pokédex noting that males possess distinctly black necks while females display brown coloration in the same areas.

Base Stats

HP60

Attack110

Defense70

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def60

Speed110

Total470

Height

1.8m

Weight

85.2kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

brown

Shape

legs

Habitat

grassland

Abilities

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Early Bird

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Tangled FeetHidden

Doubles evasion when confused.

Dodrio Biology & Physical Characteristics

Dodrio is a large, wingless avian Pokémon characterized by its most striking feature: three distinct heads, each equipped with a long, sharp beak and a black V-shaped feather crest. The creature's body is covered in bristly brown feathers along its head and upper torso, transitioning to smooth black feathers on its lower half, with a distinctive tail composed of three pale red feathers possessing lighter tips. Despite lacking wings, Dodrio is remarkably mobile, supported by two long, slender yet powerful legs with three-clawed toes in front and one behind. What sets Dodrio apart from most avian Pokémon is its extraordinary internal structure: the species possesses not just three brains, but three hearts and three sets of lungs as well, enabling it to run long distances without rest and maintain consciousness across multiple heads simultaneously. According to the Pokédex, each head possesses its own working brain and distinct personality, with the three heads respectively representing joy, sadness, and anger, creating a complex psychological dynamic within a single body.

Pokedex Numbers

national#85

kanto#85

original johto#200

hoenn#93

updated johto#205

kalos central#95

updated hoenn#96

letsgo kanto#85

blueberry#2

Training

EV Yield2 Attack

Catch Rate45

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.165

Growth Ratemedium

Breeding

Egg Groupsflying

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles20 (5355 steps)

Dodrio Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Dodrio exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female, with sexual dimorphism visible in the coloration of the creature's neck region. Males display striking black necks that contrast sharply with their brown head feathers, while females feature brown necks that blend more harmoniously with their overall coloration, though both sexes share the same brown leg coloration. As a member of the Flying egg group, Dodrio can breed with other Flying-type Pokémon to produce Doduo offspring, with an egg hatch counter of 20 cycles equating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps required for incubation. The base friendship value for Dodrio is set at 70, indicating a moderately receptive temperament toward trainers that treat them with reasonable care and respect. Breeding Dodrio is an efficient way for trainers to obtain multiple Doduo, allowing them to build teams or trade with other players, though the evolved form itself cannot be obtained directly through breeding, only through the level 31 evolution trigger.

Held Items

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Gender Differences

This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.

dodrio's Evolution Chain

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Dodrio Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Dodrio evolves from Doduo upon reaching level 31, a transformation representing the dramatic biological culmination of the two-headed bird's maturation into a full three-headed adult form. This evolution is one of the most visually striking transformations in Generation I, as the second head literally splits from the original duo to create the distinctive tri-headed creature. The evolution is purely level-based with no special conditions required, making Dodrio an accessible evolutionary form for trainers who have invested time in raising Doduo. Upon evolution, Dodrio's base Attack and Speed stats both jump to 110, representing a significant power increase that makes the evolutionary form substantially more threatening in competitive play compared to its pre-evolved counterpart. The physical growth is accompanied by the development of the third head's independent personality and consciousness, adding layers of complexity to the creature's behavior and psychology that trainers must learn to manage effectively.

Where to Find

cerulean cave

kanto

redLv. 49-49 (10% chance)

redLv. 51-51 (20% chance)

blueLv. 51-51 (20% chance)

+5 more

kanto route 17

kanto

yellowLv. 29-29 (1% chance)

lets go pikachuLv. 33-38 (100% chance)

lets go eeveeLv. 33-38 (100% chance)

mt silver

johto

goldLv. 43-43 (1% chance)

goldLv. 43-43 (4% chance)

+17 more

kanto route 28

kanto

goldLv. 43-43 (1% chance)

goldLv. 43-43 (4% chance)

+17 more

kanto route 26

kanto

goldLv. 30-30 (1% chance)

goldLv. 30-30 (4% chance)

goldLv. 30-30 (5% chance)

+4 more

kanto route 27

kanto

silverLv. 30-30 (1% chance)

silverLv. 30-30 (4% chance)

+9 more

hoenn safari zone

hoenn

rubyLv. 29-29 (4% chance)

rubyLv. 31-31 (1% chance)

sapphireLv. 29-29 (4% chance)

+3 more

kanto route 16

kanto

lets go pikachuLv. 31-36 (100% chance)

lets go eeveeLv. 31-36 (100% chance)

kanto route 18

kanto

lets go pikachuLv. 33-38 (100% chance)

lets go eeveeLv. 33-38 (100% chance)

Dodrio Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Dodrio's behavior is defined by the constant interplay between its three independent minds, which work in remarkable concert yet frequently clash with one another. The creature is known to use its three brains to execute complex plans and strategies, approaching situations with threefold wisdom compared to single-headed birds. However, this cognitive abundance can become a liability: Dodrio may overthink situations to the point of becoming immobilized and unable to act decisively, a trade-off for its analytical prowess. The three heads are notorious for bickering among themselves, only ceasing their infighting once at least one of them obtains food, after which the satisfaction mysteriously extends to the other two heads as well. In terms of habitat, Dodrio thrives in prairie environments where it demonstrates remarkable running speed of approximately 40 miles per hour, making it a formidable predator across open grasslands. When alert or wary, Dodrio exhibits distinctive behavior by directing its three heads in separate directions, a clear warning sign that it is on guard and may attack with severe pecking force if approached—any enemy that takes its eyes off even one head for a single second risks being attacked violently.

Pokedex Entries

Generation I

redblue

Uses its three brains to execute complex plans.While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.

yellow

One of DODUO's 2 heads splits to form a uniquespecies. It runs close to 40 MPH in prairies.

Generation II

gold

It collects data and plans three times as wisely,but it may think too much and be come immobilized.

silver

If one of the heads gets to eat, the others will besatisfied, too, and they will stop squabbling.

crystal

An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the threeheads--even for a second--will get pecked severely.

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

diamondpearlplatinum

When DODUO evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.

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

blackwhite

When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.

black 2white 2

When Doduo evolves into this odd breed, one of its heads splits into two. It runs at nearly 40 mph.

Generation VI

An enemy that takes its eyes off any of the three heads--even for a second--will get pecked severely.

An odd species that is rarely found. The three heads respectively represent joy, sadness, and anger.

omega 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.

alpha 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.

Generation VII

lets go pikachulets go eevee

One of Doduo’s two heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 mph in prairies.

Dodrio Name Origin & Design Inspiration

The name Dodrio derives from 'Doduo' combined with the suffix 'trio,' directly reflecting the creature's three-headed nature and serving as a straightforward linguistic evolution of its pre-form designation. In Japanese, it is called Dodorio (ドードリオ), maintaining the same etymological roots while adhering to Japanese phonetic conventions. The design philosophy behind Dodrio represents a bold creative choice, taking the two-headed bird concept of Doduo and extending it logically to a three-headed variant, creating visual and thematic unity between the evolutionary line. The creature's appearance draws inspiration from real-world large flightless birds, particularly ostriches and emus, which are known for their incredible running speed and aggressive pecking behavior—characteristics that Dodrio exhibits in abundance. The artistic design emphasizes Dodrio's predatory nature through its sharp beaks, aggressive posture, and powerful legs, while the three-headed configuration immediately communicates the Pokémon's unique cognitive advantages and internal conflicts to viewers, making it one of the most instantly recognizable creatures from the original generation.

Learnable Moves

Dodrio can learn 86 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
acrobatics	flying	Physical	55	100	15
acupressure	normal	Status	—	—	30
aerial ace	flying	Physical	60	—	20
agility	psychic	Status	—	—	30
air cutter	flying	Special	60	95	25
assurance	dark	Physical	60	100	10
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
baton pass	normal	Status	—	—	40
bide	normal	Physical	—	—	10
body slam	normal	Physical	85	100	15
brave bird	flying	Physical	120	100	15
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
confide	normal	Status	—	—	20
curse	ghost	Status	—	—	10
double hit	normal	Physical	35	90	10
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
drill peck	flying	Physical	80	100	20
drill run	ground	Physical	80	95	10
echoed voice	normal	Special	40	100	15
endeavor	normal	Physical	—	100	5
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
feather dance	flying	Status	—	100	15
flail	normal	Physical	—	100	15
fly	flying	Physical	90	95	15
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
fury attack	normal	Physical	15	85	20
giga impact	normal	Physical	150	90	5
growl	normal	Status	—	100	40
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
helping hand	normal	Status	—	—	20
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
hyper beam	normal	Special	150	90	5
jump kick	fighting	Physical	100	95	10
knock off	dark	Physical	65	100	20
leer	normal	Status	—	100	30
low kick	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
lunge	bug	Physical	80	100	15
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mirror move	flying	Status	—	—	20
mud slap	ground	Special	20	100	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
payback	dark	Physical	50	100	10
peck	flying	Physical	35	100	35
pluck	flying	Physical	60	100	20
pounce	bug	Physical	50	100	20
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
pursuit	dark	Physical	40	100	20
quick attack	normal	Physical	40	100	30
rage	normal	Physical	20	100	20
rain dance	water	Status	—	—	5
reflect	psychic	Status	—	—	20
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
roost	flying	Status	—	—	5
round	normal	Special	60	100	15
scary face	normal	Status	—	100	10
secret power	normal	Physical	70	100	20
skull bash	normal	Physical	130	100	10
sky attack	flying	Physical	140	90	5
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
steel wing	steel	Physical	70	90	25
stomping tantrum	ground	Physical	75	100	10
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
sunny day	fire	Status	—	—	5
supersonic	normal	Status	—	55	20
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
swift	normal	Special	60	—	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
tailwind	flying	Status	—	—	15
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
taunt	dark	Status	—	100	20
tera blast	normal	Special	80	100	10
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
thrash	normal	Physical	120	100	10
throat chop	dark	Physical	80	100	15
torment	dark	Status	—	100	15
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
trailblaze	grass	Physical	50	100	20
tri attack	normal	Special	80	100	10
uproar	normal	Special	90	100	10
whirlwind	normal	Status	—	—	20
wing attack	flying	Physical	60	100	35
work up	normal	Status	—	—	30

Dodrio Competitive Battle Guide

In competitive Pokémon battling, Dodrio functions as a physical attacker with excellent Speed, leveraging its dual 110 base stats in Attack and Speed to outpace opponents and deliver decisive strikes before they can respond. The creature's Normal/Flying typing grants access to diverse move pools, including powerful physical attacks such as Brave Bird, Peck, and Return, complemented by utility moves that capitalize on its three brains' strategic potential. Its ability Run Away enables Dodrio to escape from wild encounters reliably, while Early Bird allows the creature to wake from sleep conditions in half the normal duration, providing tactical advantages in prolonged battles. The hidden ability Tangled Feet is particularly valuable in competitive scenarios, doubling Dodrio's evasion when confused, transforming a typically detrimental status condition into a defensive advantage. However, Dodrio's relatively modest defensive stats of 70 HP, 70 Defense, and 60 Special Defense limit its bulk significantly, requiring trainers to use it as a hit-and-run attacker that eliminates threats before taking damage rather than absorbing hits. Its base Special Attack of only 60 means Dodrio is fundamentally unsuited for special-based movesets, forcing trainers into a narrow but effective physical attacker archetype.

Commonly Asked Questions About Dodrio

What type is Dodrio?

Dodrio is a normal and flying type Pokemon.

What does Dodrio evolve from?

Dodrio evolved from doduo.

What are Dodrio's weaknesses?

Dodrio is weak to rock, electric and ice type moves.

Where can I find Dodrio?

Dodrio can be found in cerulean cave (kanto), kanto route 17 (kanto) and mt silver (johto) and 6 other locations.

Dodrio Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Dodrio holds a distinguished position in Pokémon culture as one of the original 151 creatures from the Generation I games, establishing itself as an iconic representation of the franchise's creative willingness to explore unusual creature concepts. The three-headed bird design has become instantly recognizable and frequently cited as an example of Pokémon's imaginative creature design philosophy, demonstrating how logical evolution of a premise—taking the two-headed Doduo and adding a third head—creates something both visually distinctive and conceptually fascinating. Dodrio has appeared throughout the Pokémon anime series, including significant appearances in the main series where it has been featured both as a wild Pokémon and in the teams of various trainers, contributing to its cultural presence among long-time fans. The creature's design has also proven popular in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, where it has received multiple card iterations across different generations, establishing itself as a recognizable representative of Generation I's diverse roster. Dodrio's unique three-headed psychology has inspired various interpretations in manga adaptations and fan communities, where the interplay between its three distinct personalities becomes a subject of creative exploration and speculation.

Where to Find Dodrio in Every Pokémon Game

Dodrio can be caught in its pre-evolved Doduo form across numerous Pokémon games, particularly in the original Red, Blue, and Yellow versions where it appears as wild encounters in various routes, with evolution to Dodrio occurring automatically upon reaching level 31. In subsequent generations, availability varies by game, though Dodrio typically appears in regions with prairie or grassland biomes that reflect its natural habitat preferences. In the Kanto region games (Red/Blue/FireRed/LeafGreen and Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee), Doduo can be found throughout the early-to-mid game on Routes 16, 17, and 18, with evolved Dodrio also available as a catchable form in later areas. The Johto region (Gold/Silver/Crystal and HeartGold/SoulSilver) features Doduo in its grassland routes as well, providing multiple opportunities for players to obtain either the pre-evolved or evolved form depending on their current progress. Later generation games including Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, X/Y, and more recent titles continue to feature Dodrio in their Pokédexes, though specific encounter rates and availability have shifted based on each game's regional design choices and creature distributions, ensuring that aspiring trainers across all generations have had the opportunity to add this iconic three-headed Pokémon to their collections.

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Dodrio Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

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TMs & HMs

Gender Differences

dodrio's Evolution Chain

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Dodrio Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

cerulean cave

kanto route 17

mt silver

kanto route 28

kanto route 26

kanto route 27

hoenn safari zone