Lotad
#270 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Water Weed Pokémon
Lotad
#270 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Water Weed Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
30
58
174
Defense
30
58
174
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
30
58
174
Total
220
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal
Lotad
Water Weed Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 44 |
Lore

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

Shining Pearl
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Lotad #270 | Level 14 | ![]() Lombre #271 |
![]() Lombre #271 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Ludicolo #272 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 205 Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 205 Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 18 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 205 Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 205 Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 212 Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 18 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | |
| Start | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | |
| 3 | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | |
| 6 | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 9 | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 12 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| 16 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| 20 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 24 | Nature Power | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| 38 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | |
| 43 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM49 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| - | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | |
| Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | |
| Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| Teeter Dance | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
Traits
Swift Swim
Ability Slot 1
Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain Dish
Ability Slot 2
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Own Tempo(Hidden Ability)
Prevents confusion.






































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