Core Tool
Dondozo Stat Calculator
Accurately calculate Dondozo's HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed at any level with custom IVs, EVs, natures, and Commander boosts.
Gen IX Pokémon Reference
VGC & Singles Tools
Dondozo Tools & Pokémon Resources
High-precision competitive Pokémon calculators, base stats, damage formulas, Tatsugiri Commander synergy analyzers, and tournament moveset resources centered around Dondozo.
Calculators
Featured Dondozo Tools
Mathematically verified battle calculators and optimization engines built exclusively for Dondozo and Generation IX mechanics.
Reverse Tool
Dondozo IV & EV Calculator
Reverse-engineer possible Individual Values (0–31) and Effort Values from Dondozo's observed in-game stats, level, and nature.
Competitive
Dondozo Damage Calculator
Calculate exact damage rolls, KO probability, STAB, Commander boosts, weather effects, and held items for Dondozo attacks like Wave Crash, Order Up, and Body Press.
Type Matchup
Dondozo Type & Weakness Tool
Analyze Dondozo's defensive type matchups, resistances, and defensive interactions with Tera types (Grass, Dragon, Steel, Fairy) and abilities.
Build Tool
Dondozo Moveset Builder
Build, optimize, and export tournament-legal Dondozo movesets, EV spreads, Tera types, and items. Export directly to Pokémon Showdown format.
Strategy
Dondozo Team & Build Planner
Assemble a competitive 6-Pokémon team centered around Dondozo and Tatsugiri, check type coverage, identify shared defensive weaknesses, and export team sheets.
Factual Data
Dondozo Quick Facts & Base Attributes
National Dex
#0977
Paldea Dex #374
Primary Type
Water
Single Type
Category
Big Catfish
12.0m / 220.0kg
Base Stat Total
530
150 HP / 115 Def
Abilities
- Unaware: Ignores opponent positive and negative stat changes.
- Oblivious: Immune to Taunt, Infatuation, and Intimidate drops.
- Water Veil (Hidden): Prevents the Burn status condition.
Weaknesses (2× Damage)
Electric 2x
Grass 2x
Resistances (0.5× Damage)
Fire 0.5x
Water 0.5x
Ice 0.5x
Steel 0.5x
About Dondozo: Biology, Competitive Status & Mechanics
Dondozo is one of the most mechanically distinct Pokémon introduced in the Paldea region (Generation IX). Sporting a titanic 530 Base Stat Total weighted heavily toward physical durability (150 HP and 115 Defense), Dondozo serves as a formidable defensive anchor and offensive win condition.
The Tatsugiri Partnership & Commander Ability
In competitive Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Double Battles, Dondozo is famous for its unique pairing with Tatsugiri. When both are active, Tatsugiri's Commander ability commands Tatsugiri to enter Dondozo's mouth, granting Dondozo a +2 stage boost (2.0× multiplier) to Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. This turns Dondozo into an imposing raid boss on the field that commands respect and requires deliberate counter-strategies.
Signature Move: Order Up
Dondozo's signature move, Order Up (Dragon-type, 80 BP), inflicts direct damage and raises a stat by +1 stage when a Tatsugiri is inside its mouth. The stat boosted corresponds to Tatsugiri's form:
- Curly Form (Orange): Boosts Attack (+1 stage).
- Droopy Form (Pink): Boosts Defense (+1 stage).
- Stretchy Form (Yellow): Boosts Speed (+1 stage).
Learn more in our full strategic guide: Read the Complete Dondozo Reference Guide →
Purpose & Architecture
Why Use Dondozo Tools?
Each tool in this suite solves a specific competitive challenge encountered during teambuilding and tournament play.
Stat Calculator
Compute exact HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed for any level and EV spread with one-click Commander doubling preview.
Open Calculator →Damage Calculator
Determine exact damage rolls, Body Press calculations based on Defense, Wave Crash recoil limits, and KO probabilities against meta defenders.
Open Calculator →Moveset & Team Planner
Craft tournament-legal spreads, test teammate type synergies, and export directly to Pokémon Showdown format for instant team sheet sharing.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Dondozo & Tools
Yes. All calculators implement the exact mathematical integer floor formulas used in Pokémon Generation IX, including standard 16-step damage rolls, Weather and STAB rounding, and in-battle stat stage multipliers.
The Commander ability effectively grants Dondozo an immediate +2 omni-boost (+100% to Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed) without spending a turn setting up. Combined with high base HP and recovery moves, it creates an immense win condition.
Yes! Both the Dondozo Moveset Builder and the Team Planner output clean, standardized Pokémon Showdown text with one-click copy and print options.