What is Sudowoodo's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Sudowoodo's maximum CP is 2,457 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Sudowoodo good in Pokémon GO?

Sudowoodo has 167 Attack, 176 Defense, and 172 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Sudowoodo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Sudowoodo is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,162 - 1,227 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,452 - 1,534 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,435 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,162 - 1,227 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

871 - 920 CP

Sudowoodo

#185 · Johto

Rock

☁️ Partly Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 167

Defense 176

Stamina 172

Total: 515

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,457
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo is a Rock-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,457 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Sudowoodo has base stats of 167 Attack, 176 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 515.

Sudowoodo can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Sudowoodo is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Partly Cloudy weather, Sudowoodo receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Sudowoodo is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Bonsly

#438

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🍬 50

Sudowoodo

#185

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Rock Throw STAB	Rock	12	+7	13.3	-	-	-
Counter	Fighting	12	+8	13.3	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Stone Edge STAB	Rock	100	-55	-	100	-55
Earthquake	Ground	140	-65	-	120	-65
Rock Slide STAB	Rock	80	-50	-	75	-45
Rock Tomb STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Meteor Beam STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Trailblaze STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Sudowoodo takes increased damage from these types:

Water 1.6×

Grass 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Steel 1.6×

Resistances

Sudowoodo takes reduced damage from these types:

Normal 0.625×

Fire 0.625×

Poison 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Sudowoodo

Top Pokémon to use when battling Sudowoodo in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
5	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
6	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
9	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
10	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231

🏆 Sudowoodo PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	14	11	27	1,500
2	11	14	27	1,500
3	15	10	27	1,500
4	12	13	27	1,500
5	13	11	27	1,496
6	13	12	27	1,500
7	10	14	27	1,496
8	10	15	27	1,500
9	14	10	27	1,496
10	11	13	27	1,496

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,435

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Sudowoodo IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,841	920	1,227	1,534	2,148	2,435
98% (15/15/14)	1,836	918	1,224	1,530	2,142	2,429
96% (15/14/15)	1,836	918	1,224	1,530	2,142	2,429
93% (14/14/14)	1,821	910	1,214	1,518	2,125	2,409
91% (15/13/13)	1,822	911	1,214	1,518	2,125	2,409
87% (13/13/13)	1,802	901	1,201	1,501	2,102	2,383
82% (12/12/12)	1,782	891	1,188	1,485	2,079	2,357
80% (10/15/15)	1,790	895	1,193	1,492	2,089	2,368
67% (10/10/10)	1,743	871	1,162	1,452	2,033	2,306
0% (0/0/0)	1,555	777	1,036	1,296	1,814	2,057

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Sudowoodo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,435 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,148 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,162 - 1,227 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,452 - 1,534 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,162 - 1,227 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	871 - 920 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Sudowoodo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	30	26	2,148
2	2,148	27	2,148
3	2,148	28	2,148
4	2,148	29	2,148
5	289	30	1,841
6	2,148	31	2,148
7	2,148	32	2,148
8	2,148	33	2,148
9	2,148	34	2,148
10	613	35	1,994
11	2,148	36	2,148
12	2,148	37	2,148
13	2,148	38	2,148
14	2,148	39	2,148
15	920	40	2,148
16	2,148	41	2,148
17	2,148	42	2,148
18	2,148	43	2,148
19	2,148	44	2,148
20	1,227	45	2,297
21	2,148	46	2,148
22	2,148	47	2,148
23	2,148	48	2,148
24	2,148	49	2,148
25	1,534	50	2,435

📖 Complete Sudowoodo Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Sudowoodo (#185) is a Rock-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,457 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Sudowoodo can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Sudowoodo in 2026.

📊 Sudowoodo Stats Analysis

Sudowoodo's Attack stat is 167 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Sudowoodo to contribute meaningful damage.

With 176 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 515. This gives Sudowoodo reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Sudowoodo's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Sudowoodo Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Sudowoodo depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Rock Throw (Fast) with Stone Edge (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Sudowoodo has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Sudowoodo PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Sudowoodo can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Fire, Poison-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Fighting types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Sudowoodo reaches 2,148 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Sudowoodo faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Sudowoodo Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Sudowoodo's effectiveness depends on its typing and 167 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Sudowoodo use Water, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO

Sudowoodo can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Sudowoodo Evolution Guide

Sudowoodo is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Bonsly (#438)
Sudowoodo (#185) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Sudowoodo

Shadow Sudowoodo is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Sudowoodo's effective Attack becomes ~200. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Sudowoodo in Pokémon GO

Shiny Sudowoodo is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Sudowoodo gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,452 - 1,534 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Sudowoodo

Q: What is Sudowoodo's max CP?
A: 2,435 CP at Level 50, or 2,148 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Sudowoodo good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Sudowoodo be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Sudowoodo is available.

Q: What is Sudowoodo weak to?
A: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Rock Throw + Stone Edge for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.