Ludicolo
Ludicolo is a Water/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0272 |
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Type | Water Grass |
Species | Carefree Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Rain Dish Own Tempo (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0021 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0057 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0021 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0038 (Sword/Shield) 0106 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 216 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Grass, Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Total | 480 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Ludicolo changes
- In Generations 3-4, Ludicolo has a base experience yield of 181.
- In Generations 3-7, Ludicolo has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
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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. |
FireRed LeafGreen |
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance. |
Moves learned by Ludicolo
Moves learnt by level up
Ludicolo learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
1 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — |
Moves learnt by reminder
Ludicolo learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
Mist | Ice | — | — | |
Teeter Dance | Normal | — | 100 | |
Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Egg moves
Ludicolo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Ludicolo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Ludicolo learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
1 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
1 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
1 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
1 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Mist | Ice | — | — | |
1 | Nature Power | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
1 | Teeter Dance | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Egg moves
Ludicolo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ludicolo gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
Teeter Dance | Normal | — | 100 | |
Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ludicolo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Ludicolo sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Ludicolo
Ruby | Trade/migrate from another game |
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Sapphire | Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Omega Ruby | Trade/migrate from another game |
Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
Shield | Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
Shining Pearl | Evolve Lotad/Lombre |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Ludicolo questions
- What is a good moveset for Ludicolo?
- Are these Double Battle combinations good?
- Which of Breloom, Ludicolo and Shiftry is best for an Emerald playthrough?
- surf or rain dance
- Which Ice attack to use for Ludicolo?
- Which One Is Better For Swift Swim Sweep? (Ludicolo or Seismitoad)?
- What are the pros and cons for Ludicolo in Emerald?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Ludicolo |
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Japanese | ルンパッパ (Runpappa) |
German | Kappalores |
French | Ludicolo |
Italian | Ludicolo |
Spanish | Ludicolo |
Korean | 로파파 (ropapa) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 乐天河童 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 樂天河童 |
English |
Carefree Pokémon |
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Japanese | のうてんきポケモン |
German | Sorglos-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Insouciant |
Italian | Pokémon Spensierato |
Spanish | Pokémon Optimista |
Korean | 행복하기포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 乐天宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 樂天寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ludic
- playful in an aimless way
- colocynth
- tropical plant similar to watermelon