272: Ludicolo

Essentials

Ludicolo

Abilities

Swift Swim: Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain Dish: Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Dream Ability

Own Tempo: Prevents confusion.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 272
Hoenn: 21

Names

Korean: 로파파
French: Ludicolo
Chinese: 樂天河童
German: Kappalores
Japanese: ルンパッパ (runpappa)
Official Roomaji: Runpappa

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 1
Plant

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

181

2585 EXP at level

Effort points

3 Special Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Lotad	Lombre Level up, starting at level 14	Ludicolo Use a Water Stone

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	80	74.6	333	364
Attack	70	45.6	208	239
Defense	70	55.0	208	239
Special Attack	90	75.6	248	279
Special Defense	100	87.4	268	299
Speed	70	58.0	208	239
Total	480	65.8

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/13/21

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.

: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Carefree
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

4'11.1"
1.5 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

550

121.3 lb
55.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Water and Grass moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Ludicolo's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	Astonish			15	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
	—	—	—	—	Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
—					Absorb			25	20	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
—	—	—	—	—	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
Level up, learned by Lombre but not Ludicolo
	5	5	5	5	Absorb			25	20	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
19	11	11	11	11	Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
25	15	15	15	15	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
31	19	19	19	19	Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
37					Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
		25	25	25	BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	27	31	31	31	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
43	35	37	37	37	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
49	43	45	45	45	Hydro Pump			5	120	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Level up, learned by Lotad but not Ludicolo
21	11	11	11	11	Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
	15	15	15	15	Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
31	35	37	37	37	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
43					Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
	43	45	45	45	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Lotad but not Ludicolo
					Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
					Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
					Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
					Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
					Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
					Teeter Dance			20	—	100%		Confuses the target.
					Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
					Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
					Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
					Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Metronome			10	—	—		Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.
					Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
					Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
					ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
				01	Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
01	01	01	01		Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03	03	03		Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
09	09	09	09		Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19	19	19	19		Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
				48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	58	58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	60	60	60		Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	70	70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
	78	78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	82	82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				H5	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			H5		Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H5					Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
H6	H6	H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H7	H7	H7	H7		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	H8	H8	H8		Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
H8				H6	Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.