| National № | 270 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Grass |
| Species | Water Weed Pokémon |
| Height | 1′8″ (0.51m) |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Abilities |
Rain Dish
Swift Swim Own Tempo (Dream World) |
| Local № | 019 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) |
| Japanese | Hasubo |
| Egg Groups | Grass and Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Special Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 74 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
The base stats for Lotad are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 40 | 190 - 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Defense | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Total | 220 |
| Ruby | LOTAD live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this POKéMON travels on land in search of clean water. |
|---|---|
| Sapphire | LOTAD is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this POKéMON is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water. |
| Emerald | This POKéMON lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small POKéMON across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White |
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water. |
Lotad learns the following moves at the levels specified:
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| 3 | Growl | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 5 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 7 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 11 | Mist | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 15 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 19 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 25 | Bubblebeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 31 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 37 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
Lotad learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Lotad egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Teeter Dance | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
Lotad learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Lotad egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
Lotad learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Lotad egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
Lotad is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
| HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Surf | Water | Special | 95 | 100 |
Lotad is compatible with these Technical Machines:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | Solarbeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Lotad is compatible with these Technical Machines:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 9 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | Solarbeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 102, 114 |
|---|---|
| Emerald | Route 102, 114 |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 203, 204, 205, 212 |
| Platinum | Route 203, 204, 205, 212 |
| Black White |
White Forest |
| Speed | ★★★ | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ★★★★ | 4 |
| Skill | ★★★★ | 4 |
| Stamina | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| Jump | ★★★ | 3 |
| Total | 19 |