Ludicolo pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

ludic: playful in an aimless way
color: shade, hue

Pokedex data

National №	272
Type	Water Grass
Species	Carefree Pokémon
Height	4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight	121.3 lbs (55.0 kg)
Abilities	Rain Dish Swift Swim Own Tempo (Dream World)
Local №	021 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Runpappa

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass and Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	181
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
		¼					2	½	2		2					½

Ludicolo stats

The base stats for Ludicolo 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	80	270 - 364
Attack	70	130 - 262
Defense	70	130 - 262
Sp. Atk	90	166 - 306
Sp. Def	100	184 - 328
Speed	70	130 - 262
Total	480

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	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.

Evolution chart

#270
Lotad
Water · Grass →
(Level 14)

#271
Lombre
Water · Grass →
(use Water Stone)

#272
Ludicolo
Water · Grass

Moves learnt by level up

Ludicolo learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
1	Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Ludicolo can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
Bubblebeam	Water	Special	65	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80

Ludicolo learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ludicolo 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

Ludicolo learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ludicolo 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

Ludicolo learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ludicolo 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

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Ludicolo can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Ludicolo can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Ludicolo is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Ludicolo is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Ludicolo is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Ludicolo is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
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
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
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
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	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
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
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	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Ludicolo is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
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
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
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
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	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
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
60	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
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	-	-