270: Lotad

Essentials

Lotad

Water Weed Pokémon

Abilities

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

Hidden Ability

Own Tempo: Prevents confusion.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 270
Original Hoenn: 19
Mountain Kalos: 55
New Hoenn: 19

Names

Japanese: ハスボー (hasuboo)
: ハスボー
Official roomaji: Hassboh
Korean: 연꽃몬
Chinese: 蓮葉童子
: 莲叶童子
French: Nénupiot
German: Loturzel
Spanish: Lotad
Italian: Lotad

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 1
Grass

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Special Defense

Capture rate

255

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
	5%	Mental Herb

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	40	9.5	253	284
Attack	30	4.1	128	159
Defense	30	2.5	128	159
Special Attack	40	14.5	148	179
Special Defense	50	22.7	168	199
Speed	30	8.0	128	159
Total	220	2.7

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/12/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.

: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
: It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Water Weed Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

5.7 lb
2.6 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Sapphire

Emerald

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 30
Rate: 50

Moves

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

Special moves better suit Lotad'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.
3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
7	5	5	5	5	5	6	6	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						9	9	Bubble			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
13	7	7	7	7	7			Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
21	11	11	11	11	11			Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
	15	15	15	15	15	12	12	Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
						15	15	Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
	19	19	19	19	19	18	18	Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
		25	25	25	25	21	21	Bubble Beam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						24	24	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
31						27	27	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
43								Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						30	30	Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	27	31	31	31	31	33	33	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	35	37	37	37	37			Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	43	45	45	45	45	36	36	Energy Ball			10	90	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.
								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%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
								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.
								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
								Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
								Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
								Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Snore			15	50	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	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
								Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
								Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
								Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
								Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
								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.
03	03	03	03					Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	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	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	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%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
42	42	42	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	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	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	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
				48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
	53	53	53	53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	58	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				55	55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
	70	70	70	70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		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	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	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.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3			94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
			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.
						94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
					96	96	96	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
					100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
					H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.