Dondozo Type & Weakness Calculator: Defensive & Tera Matchups
Analyze Dondozo's defensive type matchups, resistances, and defensive interactions with Tera types (Grass, Dragon, Steel, Fairy) and abilities.
Defensive Matchup & Terastallization Matrix
2× Weaknesses (Vulnerable Attacks)
0.5× Resistances (Damage Halved)
0× Immunities (No Damage)
1× Neutral Damage Types
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How to Use the Type Weakness Tool & Competitive Mechanics
As a pure Water-type Pokémon, Dondozo possesses a balanced defensive profile with only two natural weaknesses (Electric and Grass) and four key resistances (Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel).
Competitive Terastallization Strategy
In the Paldea metagame, Terastallization fundamentally reshapes Dondozo's defensive matchups:
- Tera Grass: The premier choice in competitive VGC. It immediately resists both of Dondozo's original weaknesses (Electric and Grass) while granting absolute immunity to Spore from Amoonguss.
- Tera Steel: Grants 10 defensive resistances and 1 immunity (Poison), ideal against Dragon and Fairy-type onslaughts.
- Tera Dragon: Resists Electric and Grass while boosting the damage output of signature move Order Up.
- Tera Fairy: Eliminates Dragon weaknesses and walls Dark/Fighting threats.
Type Weakness Tool: Frequently Asked Questions
As a pure Water-type Pokémon, Dondozo is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks (2x damage). It resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel (0.5x damage).
Tera Grass is the most popular competitive choice because it flips both of Dondozo's weaknesses: it resists Grass and Electric while granting Spore and powder immunity. Tera Dragon and Tera Steel are also common defensive options.