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Ludicolo.

national dex #272 · gen III
BST 480 · water / grass
Ludicolo official artwork
watergrass
#272 · gen III
Profile
HP
80
ATK
70
DEF
70
SPA
90
SPD
100
SPE
70
BST 480 · best Sp. Def 100 · worst Attack 70 · meters scale to 200

Ludicolo is weak to Poison, Flying, Bug and resists Water, Ground, Steel.

Typingwatergrass
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Height, weight1.5 m / 55.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Plant
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#271lombre
Dex position
#272 of 1025
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Ludicolo base stats

BST 480 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP80270364
Atk70130262
Def70130262
SpA90166306
SpD100184328
Spe70130262
BST480bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpD

Ludicolo weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Grass dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat¼
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug2
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Poison, Flying, Bug
Resists
Water (¼x), Ground, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Ludicolo abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Swift SwimDoubles Speed during rain.
Rain DishHeals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Own TempohiddenPrevents confusion.

Ludicolo evolution line

3 stages

Best Ludicolo moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Ludicolo moves

gen 9 · 108 moves · 17 level-up · 57 TM/HM · 13 egg · 21 tutor
68 moves · Ludicolo appears in 13 games
AbsorbL1AstonishL1Bubble BeamL1Energy BallL1Fake OutL1FlailL1Fury SwipesL1Giga DrainL1GrowlL1Hydro PumpL1Knock OffL1Mega DrainL1MistL1Rain DanceL1Teeter DanceL1Water GunL1Zen HeadbuttL1AmnesiaTMBlizzardTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMBullet SeedTMChilling WaterTMDisarming VoiceTMDouble EdgeTMDrain PunchTMEncoreTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire PunchTMFlingTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGrassy GlideTMGrassy TerrainTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMIce BeamTMIce PunchTMIce SpinnerTMIcy WindTMLeaf StormTMMagical LeafTMMetronomeTMMud ShotTMMuddy WaterTMProtectTMRestTMSeed BombTMSleep TalkTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSurfTMSwiftTMSwords DanceTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder PunchTMTrailblazeTMUproarTMWater PulseTMWaterfallTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
MisticeSTAT--30Level 1
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 1
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 1
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 1
AbsorbSTABgrassSPEC20100%25Level 1
Mega DrainSTABgrassSPEC40100%15Level 1
Fury SwipesnormalPHYS1880%15Level 1
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 1
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Level 1
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 1
Fake OutnormalPHYS40100%10Level 1
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Level 1
Teeter DancenormalSTAT-100%20Level 1
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Level 1
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Level 1
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 1
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Disarming VoicefairySPEC40-15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Ice SpinnericePHYS80100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
MetronomenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
TrailblazeSTABgrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
AbsorbSTABgrassSPEC20100%25Egg
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Egg
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Egg
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Egg
Fury SwipesnormalPHYS1880%15Egg
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Egg
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Egg
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
Mega DrainSTABgrassSPEC40100%15Egg
MisticeSTAT--30Egg
Teeter DancenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Egg
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
MetronomenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Ludicolo Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.

Shield

If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.

Generation VI4 entries
X

If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.

Y

The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.

Omega Ruby

Ludicolo begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.

Alpha Sapphire

Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

LUDICOLO begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This POKéMON is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.

Sapphire

Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in LUDICOLO’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this POKéMON will exhibit an amazing amount of power.

Emerald

When it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent.

FireRed, LeafGreen

The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.

Ludicolo species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorGreen
ShapeHumanoid
HabitatWaters Edge
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight55.0 kg (121.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Plant
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience216
EV yield3 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#272
Hoenn#021
Kalos Mountain#057
Hoenn (ORAS)#021
Galar#038
Kitakami#106
Wild held items
Mental Herb5%
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky special attacker70 Atk / 90 SpA
Best statSp. Def 100very good
Speed tier70 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Ludicolo

Ludicolo is a Water and Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful. Ludicolo stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Ludicolo base stats

Ludicolo has a base stat total of 480, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Attack at 70 (average). Ludicolo serves as a bulky special attacker. Ludicolo is average speed with a base Speed of 70.

Ludicolo weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Grass-type, Ludicolo is weak to Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water (¼x), Ground, Steel-type attacks. This gives Ludicolo 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Ludicolo abilities

Ludicolo's abilities include Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain.. Rain Dish heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Own Tempo, which prevents confusion.

Ludicolo moves and learnset

Ludicolo can learn 108 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Ludicolo can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Ludicolo

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Ludicolo can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Ludicolo yields 3 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ludicolo belongs to the Water1 and Plant egg groups. Ludicolo is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Lotad → Lombre → Ludicolo). Wild Ludicolo may be found holding Mental Herb.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ludicolo. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ludicolo, or use the team builder to see how Ludicolo fits into your squad.

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