Lombre is a dual Water/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Water / Grass
Abilities:
- Swift Swim: Doubles Lombre's speed when the weather is rainy.
- Rain Dish: Restores Lombre's HP by 1/16th of its maximum at the end of each turn in rain.
- Own Tempo (Hidden Ability): Prevents Lombre from becoming confused.
Physical Characteristics:
- Lombre resembles a bipedal, anthropomorphic water lily with green skin and a large, green lily pad resembling a sombrero on its head.
- It has a broad, beak-like mouth and wide, semi-circular eyes giving it a playful or mischievous appearance.
- Its body is light blue with green hands and feet, matching the color of its head and lily pad.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Lombre is known to be playful and often engages in mischievous activities, such as playing pranks on fishermen by tipping their boats.
- It inhabits freshwater areas like lakes and ponds, especially those surrounded by rich vegetation.
- Lombre is primarily nocturnal, being more active at night when it forages for food.
In Battle:
- Lombre is a versatile Pokémon with balanced stats, making it an adaptable choice in battles.
- Notable moves include Water Gun, Giga Drain, and Bubble Beam, which utilize its dual typing to cover a range of opponents.
- It can be an effective support Pokémon with moves like Rain Dance to activate its Swift Swim ability and increase its speed.
- Lombre is strong against Ground, Rock, and Fire types but vulnerable to Flying, Bug, and Poison types.
Evolution:
- Lombre evolves from Lotad starting at level 14.
- It further evolves into Ludicolo when exposed to a Water Stone.
Interesting Facts:
- Lombre's design is inspired by the Kappa, a mythical water creature from Japanese folklore, known for its playful and sometimes mischievous nature.
- Its name is a combination of "lily" and "hombre," the Spanish word for "man," reflecting its lily pad-like appearance and anthropomorphic shape.
- Lombre has appeared in various episodes of the Pokémon anime, often depicted as a helpful yet cheeky character.