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Ludicolo

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Ludicolo

#272 in the National Pokédex • Carefree Pokémon

Ludicolo sprite

Normal

Shiny Ludicolo sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Platinum

If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.

Details

Types

WaterGrass

Category

Carefree Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0272

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

70

130

262

Sp. Atk

90

166

306

Sp. Def

100

184

328

Speed

70

130

262

Total

480

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Ludicolo, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
181

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (4,080 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

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

StartMega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

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

StartNature PowerNormalStatus--20

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

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

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

Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source distinguishes level-up, egg, Light Ball breeding and tutor acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.
Source
Class
Description
5Prior evolution: level-upAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

11Prior evolution: level-upFake OutNormalPhysical4010010

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. This move works only on the first turn.

11Prior evolution: level-upMistIceStatus--30

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

15Prior evolution: level-upFury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

19Prior evolution: level-upWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

25Prior evolution: level-upBubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

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

45Prior evolution: level-upHydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

-Prior evolution: eggFlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

-Prior evolution: eggLeech SeedGrassStatus-9010

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

-Prior evolution: eggRazor LeafGrassPhysical559525

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

-Prior evolution: eggSweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

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

-Prior evolution: eggTickleNormalStatus-10020

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

-Prior evolution: eggWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

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 Power

Variable

Special30–7010015

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.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

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.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

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--10

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.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical601005

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

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.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
DiveWaterPhysical8010010

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

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.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.

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.

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.

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