lotad

Lotad is a dual Water/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water / Grass

Abilities:

• Swift Swim: Doubles Lotad's Speed stat when it is raining.
• Rain Dish (Hidden Ability): Restores HP if it is raining.

Physical Characteristics:

• Lotad resembles a small, blue, duck-billed creature.
• It has six stubby legs and a large, green lily pad on its back, which is often mistaken for a floating plant by other Pokémon.
• Its eyes are small and yellow, set on either side of its head.
• The lily pad on its back is often larger than its body, giving it a unique appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Lotad is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers, where it floats on the water surface.
• It is known to drift along the water, using its lily pad to catch sunlight and photosynthesize.
• Lotad is typically gentle and docile, feeding on microorganisms found in the water.
• It is sometimes seen carrying small Pokémon across bodies of water on its lily pad.

In Battle:

• Lotad is not known for its physical strength but can be a strategic fighter using its type advantages.
• It is effective against Ground, Rock, and Water types due to its dual typing.
• Notable moves include Water Gun, Absorb, and Bubble Beam.
• Its weakness to Flying, Bug, and Poison types should be considered when planning its battle strategy.

Evolution:

• Lotad evolves into Lombre starting at level 14.
• Lombre further evolves into Ludicolo when exposed to a Water Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Lotad's design is inspired by the concept of a water lily, with its lily pad back reminiscent of aquatic plants.
• It was one of the first Pokémon revealed for Generation III, showcasing the new dual-type combinations introduced in the Hoenn region.
• Despite its simple appearance, Lotad has become a fan favorite due to its unique evolution line and versatility in battles.
• Lotad's lily pad is often used by other Pokémon as a resting place, showcasing its friendly nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Y: It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
• Leafgreen: It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
• Diamond: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
• Pearl: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
• Platinum: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
• Heartgold: Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
• Soulsilver: Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
• Black: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
• White: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
• Black-2: It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
• 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.
• 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.