Lotad

Lotad is a Water/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0270
Type Water Grass
Species Water Weed Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swift Swim
2. Rain Dish
Own Tempo (hidden ability)
Local № 0019 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0055 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0019 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0036 (Sword/Shield)
0104 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Def
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 44
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

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 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Lotad.

Evolution chart

Lotad#0270
Lotad
Water · Grass
(Level 14)
Lombre#0271
Lombre
Water · Grass
(use Water Stone)

Lotad changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
X It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
Y It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Sword It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Shield Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry for Pokémon that can’t swim.

Moves learned by Lotad

Moves learnt by level up

Lotad learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
3AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
6Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
9MistIceStatus
12Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
16FlailNormalPhysical 100
20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
24Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
38Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
43Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Lotad learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Lotad gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
Teeter DanceNormalStatus 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Lotad is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Lotad learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
3AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
6Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
9MistIceStatus
12Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
16FlailNormalPhysical 100
20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
24Nature PowerNormalStatus
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
38Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
43Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Lotad learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Lotad gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
Teeter DanceNormalStatus 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Lotad is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Lotad sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Lotad sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Lotad sprite from Diamond & Pearl Lotad sprite from Black & White Lotad sprite from X & Y Lotad sprite from Sword & Shield Lotad sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Lotad Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Lotad Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Lotad Shiny sprite from Black & White Lotad Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Lotad

Ruby Trade/migrate from another game
Sapphire Route 102, 114
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 102, 114
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 203, 204, 205, 212
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Breed Lombre/Ludicolo
Omega Ruby Trade/migrate from another game
Alpha Sapphire Route 102, 114
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Breed Lombre/Ludicolo
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword Trade/migrate from another game
Shield Route 2, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell
Brilliant Diamond Trade/migrate from another game
Shining Pearl Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Lotad
Japanese ハスボー (Hassboh)
German Loturzel
French Nénupiot
Italian Lotad
Spanish Lotad
Korean 연꽃몬 (yeonkkonmon)
Chinese (Simplified) 莲叶童子
Chinese (Traditional) 蓮葉童子

 

English Water Weed Pokémon
Japanese うきくさポケモン
German Wasserlinsen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Aquaplante
Italian Pokémon Alga
Spanish Pokémon Lenteja Agua
Korean 개구리밥포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 浮萍宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 浮萍寶可夢

Name origin

lotus
a type of flower
lily pad
large, floating leaf of a water lily