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Lotad

Lotad

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

Lotad

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

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Dustox

Lombre

Lotad normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Lotad sprite

Shiny

Lotad

Water Weed Pokémon

#270
WaterGrass

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)

Abilities

Swift SwimRain Dish

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Lotad takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Poison

Flying

Bug

Resists

Water

0.25×

Ground

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
44

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Grass
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Lotad

Lotad

#270

Level 14

Lombre

Lombre

#271

Lombre

Lombre

#271

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Ludicolo

Ludicolo

#272

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

3GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

5AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

7Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

11MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

15Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

19Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

31Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

37Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

45Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical1010030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial157015

Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

Razor LeafGrassPhysical559525

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the foe into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#269

Dustox

#271

Lombre

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