loudred

Loudred is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Soundproof: Grants immunity to all sound-based moves.
• Scrappy (Hidden Ability): Allows the Pokémon to hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Loudred is a bipedal Pokémon with a wide, round mouth and large, circular red eyes.
• It has small, pointed ears that resemble loudspeakers and a notably large mouth with sharp teeth.
• Its body is mostly purple with blue markings on its belly and feet, which have three toes each.
• The structure of its ears and mouth is designed to amplify sound.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Loudred is known for its extremely loud voice, which it uses to communicate and defend its territory.
• It typically inhabits caves and urban environments where echoes amplify its voice.
• This Pokémon often uses its voice to assert dominance, making the surrounding area its territory.
• It is generally solitary but can be found in groups during certain activities like performances or battles.

In Battle:

• Loudred is a moderately strong physical attacker with a focus on sound-based moves.
• Notable moves include Hyper Voice, Stomp, and Uproar, which take advantage of its Soundproof ability.
• It can effectively counter Ghost-types with its Scrappy ability, allowing it to use Normal-type moves against them.
• While not particularly fast, it makes up for it with powerful and disruptive attacks.

Evolution:

• Loudred evolves from Whismur starting at level 20.
• It further evolves into Exploud starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• Loudred's vocal power is so immense that it can cause small earthquakes or crack walls.
• The design of Loudred is inspired by boom boxes and loudspeakers, reflecting its sound-based abilities.
• In the anime, Loudred is often depicted as being easily agitated and quick to respond to provocation with its loud voice.
• It can be seen as a representation of the power of sound, both in nature and technology.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: LOUDRED’s bellowing can completely decimate a wood-frame house. It uses its voice to punish its foes.This Pokémon’s round ears serve as loudspeakers.
• Sapphire: LOUDRED shouts while stamping its feet. After it finishes shouting, this Pokémon becomes incapable of hearinganything for a while. This is considered to be a weak point.
• Emerald: It positions the round speakers on its head to assail foes with ultrasonic waves at massive volume. It builds power by stomping the ground.
• Firered: When it stamps its feet and bellows, it generates ultrasonic waves that can blow apart a house.
• Leafgreen: When it stamps its feet and bellows, it generates ultrasonic waves that can blow apart a house.
• Diamond: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• Pearl: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• Platinum: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• Heartgold: It shouts loudly by inhaling air, and then uses its well-developed stomach muscles to exhale.
• Soulsilver: It shouts loudly by inhaling air, and then uses its well-developed stomach muscles to exhale.
• Black: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• White: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• Black-2: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• White-2: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• X: It shouts loudly by inhaling air, and then uses its well-developed stomach muscles to exhale.
• Y: The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
• Omega-Ruby: Loudred’s bellowing can completely decimate a wood-frame house. It uses its voice to punish its foes. This Pokémon’s round ears serve as loudspeakers.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Loudred shouts while stamping its feet. After it finishes shouting, this Pokémon becomes incapable of hearing anything for a while. This is considered to be a weak point.
• Sword: Loudred’s ears serve as speakers, and they can put out sound waves powerful enough to blow away a house.
• Shield: The force of this Pokémon’s loud voice isn’t just the sound—it’s also the wave of air pressure that blows opponents away and damages them.