Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Plant
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 216
- EV Yield
- 3 SpD
- Height
- 1.5 m (4'11")
- Weight
- 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Grass dual typing.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Prevents confusion.
Generation VI
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
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.
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 VIII
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.
Generation IV
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
Generation V
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | AbsorbSTAB | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Mega DrainSTAB | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 1 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Fake Out | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Teeter Dance | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
TM / HM
57 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Disarming Voice | fai | S | 40 | — | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Ice Spinner | ice | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TrailblazeSTAB | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
18 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbsorbSTAB | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mega DrainSTAB | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Razor LeafSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| Teeter Dance | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
23 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Ludicolo may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Ludicolo
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Ludicolo
Ludicolo is a Water and Grass-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Ludicolo Base Stats
Ludicolo has a base stat total of 480, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & Learnset
Ludicolo can learn 115 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, 18 through breeding, and 23 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 above 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.
