ludicolo
Attributes
- Species: Ludicolo
- Base Experience: 216
- Height: 15
- Weight: 550
- Is Default: True
- Order: 372
- Base Happiness: 70
- Capture Rate: 45
- Color: Green
- Egg Groups: Water1 , Plant
- Gender Rate: 4
- Has Gender Differences
- Hatch Counter: 15
- Habitat: Waters-Edge
- Is Baby: False
- Is Legendary: False
- Is Mythical: False
- Shape: Humanoid
Stats
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HP
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Attack
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Defense
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Special Attack
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Special Defense
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Speed
Summary
Ludicolo is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Water / Grass
Abilities:
- Swift Swim: Doubles Ludicolo's Speed stat in rain.
- Rain Dish: Restores HP in rain.
- Own Tempo (Hidden Ability): Prevents Ludicolo from becoming confused.
Physical Characteristics:
- Ludicolo is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a mix between a duck and a pineapple.
- It has a sombrero-like lily pad on its head.
- Its body is covered in a shaggy, yellowish fur with a green zigzag pattern.
- Its face features a small beak, oval-shaped eyes, and a constant cheerful expression.
- Its limbs are short and stubby, with hands resembling mittens.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Ludicolo is known for its love of music and dancing, often seen swaying to rhythmic sounds.
- It thrives in humid environments such as rainforests and near lakes or rivers.
- The Pokémon becomes more energetic and lively when it hears festivities or music.
- It is often depicted as carefree and jovial, sometimes seen dancing in the rain.
In Battle:
- Ludicolo excels in battles with its versatility and ability to adapt to rain-based strategies.
- It has balanced stats, making it a reliable special attacker and defender.
- Notable moves include Hydro Pump, Giga Drain, and Ice Beam.
- It is strong against Ground, Rock, and Water types but weak against Flying, Poison, and Bug types.
- With its Rain Dish ability in rain, Ludicolo can steadily restore health, enhancing its staying power on the battlefield.
Evolution:
- Ludicolo evolves from Lombre when exposed to a Water Stone.
- Lombre evolves from Lotad starting at level 14.
Interesting Facts:
- Ludicolo's design is based on the kappa, a creature from Japanese folklore, combined with elements of Mexican culture, such as its sombrero-like lily pad.
- It is often portrayed as a humorous and carefree Pokémon in the anime, appearing in episodes where music and dance are central themes.
- Ludicolo has been featured in various spin-off games and is a popular choice for rain-themed teams in competitive play.
- In the Pokémon universe, Ludicolo's dance is said to bring good luck and joy to those who witness it.
Pokémon Sprites
Front Default
Back Default
Front Female
Back Female
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Front Shiny Female
Back Shiny Female
Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 1: Growl
- Level 1: Mist
- Level 1: Water Gun
- Level 1: Hydro Pump
- Level 1: Bubble Beam
- Level 1: Absorb
- Level 1: Mega Drain
- Level 1: Fury Swipes
- Level 1: Flail
- Level 1: Fake Out
- Level 1: Nature Power
- Level 1: Teeter Dance
- Level 1: Astonish
TM/HM
- Take Down
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Hyper Beam
- Strength
- Solar Beam
- Toxic
- Double Team
- Waterfall
- Swift
- Amnesia
- Flash
- Rest
- Thief
- Protect
- Giga Drain
- Attract
- Return
- Frustration
- Encore
- Hidden Power
- Rain Dance
- Sunny Day
- Rock Smash
- Whirlpool
- Hail
- Facade
- Focus Punch
- Brick Break
- Secret Power
- Dive
- Weather Ball
- Muddy Water
- Bullet Seed
- Mud Shot
- Magical Leaf
- Water Pulse
- Natural Gift
- Fling
- Drain Punch
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
- Giga Impact
- Rock Climb
- Leaf Storm
- Captivate
- Grass Knot
- Hone Claws
- Round
- Echoed Voice
- Scald
- Disarming Voice
- Grassy Terrain
- Confide
- Power Up Punch
- Tera Blast
- Ice Spinner
- Trailblaze
- Chilling Water
Breeding
Tutor
Other
Flavor Text Entries
- Ruby: LUDICOLO begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.
- Sapphire: Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in LUDICOLO’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.
- Emerald: When it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent.
- Firered: The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.
- Leafgreen: The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.
- Diamond: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- Pearl: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- Platinum: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- Heartgold: If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
- Soulsilver: If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
- Black: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- White: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- Black-2: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- White-2: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- X: If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
- Y: The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
- Omega-Ruby: Ludicolo begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.
- Alpha-Sapphire: Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.
- Sword: The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
- Shield: If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.