I'm more to think that Kotone knows that it was Sudowoodo, but she just wants to do that. If not, she might just pass through the sides or pulverize through the way. Or simply being stuck by the game mechanics.
6 years later, and I'm slightly tempted to try this on a pair of Sudowoodo in Pokemon Moon, hehe
Seee? We can go through.Wha!? But isn't that bad...SudowoodoI'll forgive you! Do it!Whatever happens, it's not my fault!....Run!Run!*whisper*Yeah, that's great...*dash*This tree looks cuttable!
All right Scyther, use Iai Cut!Oh, I can't use Iai Cut on that tree.I don't care! Use Iai Cut!