Type matchups
Damage Dondozo takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Dondozo has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 150
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 530
Dondozo has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (150). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 150 HP, 115 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Dondozo can have the abilities Unaware, Oblivious and Water Veil.
How to beat Dondozo
Dondozo takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Dondozo does not evolve.
Best counters to Dondozo
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dondozo weak to?
As a Water type, Dondozo takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Dondozo resistant to?
Dondozo resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Dondozo?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Dondozo with super-effective attacks.