Competitive Information for Dodrio [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
No competitive use.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dodrio? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Dodrio, a wonderful Pokémon that excels with Normal and Flying typing! It's a sight to see Dodrio out in the 3rd generation battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Delve into Dodrio's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Other
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 72 Hp / 252 Atk / 184 Spe
Moveset:
- Drill Peck
- Quick Attack
- Baton Pass
- Return
Dodrio proves to be a dazzling Physical Sweeper for single battles. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Early Bird, Dodrio's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1. With a Other equipped to it,
◆ Quick Attack is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Dodrio switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Drill Peck
- Steel Wing
- Mud-Slap
Dodrio thrives as popular Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using potent physical power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dodrio's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dodrio recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Early Bird, Dodrio's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Dodrio's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dodrio? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Drill Peck
- Steel Wing
- Mud-Slap
Dodrio shows an astounding Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with powerful physical attacks. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dodrio's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dodrio recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Early Bird, Dodrio's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Dodrio's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dodrio can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Dodrio.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dodrio can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Dodrio
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Dodrio's stats
- Agility
- Rage
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Dodrio
- Baton Pass
- Drill Peck
- Hidden Power Ground
- Other
- Protect
- Quick Attack
- Rest
- Return
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dodrio in Ruby and Sapphire
- Jolly Nature ( 72/252/0/0/0/184/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Dodrio's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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