How does Dondozo work?
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Dondozo is a Water-Type Pokémon that works by forming a powerful duo with Tatsugiri when they are on the field together, with Tatsugiri jumping inside Dondozo’s mouth and boosting its stats. This unique partnership allows Dondozo to become a formidable opponent, with its stats increasing significantly, making it tankier and more threatening, and also granting it access to its signature move, Order Up.
Understanding Dondozo and Tatsugiri
Dondozo’s real-life counterpart, the catfish, keeps its young safe in its mouth, and similarly, when Dondozo and Tatsugiri are together, Tatsugiri jumps inside Dondozo’s mouth, forming a powerful duo. This partnership is the key to understanding how Dondozo works, as it allows Dondozo to receive a significant boost to its stats, making it a powerful opponent in battle.
FAQs
1. What does Tatsugiri do to Dondozo?
Tatsugiri jumps inside Dondozo’s mouth when they are on the field together, boosting Dondozo’s stats and allowing it to become a more powerful opponent.
2. How do you get Dondozo to appear?
Dondozo can be found in the middle of Casseroya Lake, which can be accessed by heading north from Medali, but only after unlocking swimming by beating at least two other Titans.
3. Can Tatsugiri faint inside Dondozo?
Yes, Tatsugiri can faint inside Dondozo, and by giving Tatsugiri a Toxic Orb, it will faint quicker, allowing the trainer to send out another Pokémon after it falls.
4. Does Tatsuya evolve into Dondozo?
No, Tatsugiri does not evolve into Dondozo, and Dondozo is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
5. Why is Dondozo so strong?
Dondozo is strong due to its high HP and access to powerful STAB moves like Wave Crash, which can devastate foes regardless of Commander’s stat increases.
6. Which is better, Tatsugiri or Dondozo?
Dondozo is a more powerful opponent due to its high attack stat and access to powerful moves, while Tatsugiri is weaker but has a great pool of moves.
7. What types are Dondozo weak against?
Dondozo is weak against Grass and Electric-type moves.
8. Does the eject button work on Dondozo?
No, the eject button does not work on Dondozo in the classical sense, but it can unlock unlimited energy and trigger the appearance of Chairman Rose.
9. Can Dondozo be caught?
Yes, Dondozo can be caught by weakening it using Electric and Grass-type moves.
10. Is Tatsugiri weak?
Yes, Tatsugiri is a small and weak Pokémon, but it is also highly intelligent and can use its smarts to survive.
11. Is Dondozo a legendary Pokémon?
No, Dondozo is not a Legendary Pokémon, but it is the third tallest Pokémon and the second tallest non-Legendary Pokémon.
12. Can you switch out Dondozo and Tatsugiri?
No, when Tatsugiri is inside Dondozo’s mouth, Dondozo cannot switch out due to Tatsugiri’s Commander Ability.
13. Does Tatsugiri only work in double battles?
Yes, Tatsugiri’s ability to boost Dondozo’s stats only works in double battles when both are on the field at the same time.
14. How good is Dondozo?
Dondozo is a highly powerful Pokémon that has seen top tournament plays in double battles, thanks to its massive bulk, solid Attack, and good movepool.
15. Is Heavy Slam a good move for Dondozo?
Yes, Heavy Slam is a good move for Dondozo, as it can beat offensive Sylveon and Choice Band and mixed offense Iron Valiant, while also bypassing Counter from Choice Band Donphan.