Lotad
#270 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Water Weed Pokémon
Lotad
#270 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

Shiny
Lotad
Water Weed Pokémon


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

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Lotad #270 | Level 14 | ![]() Lombre #271 |
![]() Lombre #271 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Ludicolo #272 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 3 | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| 5 | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 7 | Nature Power | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| 11 | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. |
| 15 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| 19 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 25 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| 31 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 37 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| 45 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. |
| Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user tickles the foe into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
Traits
Swift Swim
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain Dish
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon gradually recovers HP in rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.







































Physical
Status
Special





