Lotad

#19 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Water Weed Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ruby

LOTAD live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this Pokémon travels on land in search of clean water.

Sapphire

LOTAD is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this Pokémon is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 SpD
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	74

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Water 1 Grass
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Lotad #19	Level 14	Lombre #20
Lombre #20	Use Water Stone	Ludicolo #21

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Sapphire

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 102 Road 102	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 102 Road 102	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 114 Road 114	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	20%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 114 Road 114	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Astonish	Physical	30	100	15	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
3	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
7	Absorb	Special	20	100	20	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
13	Nature Power	Status	-	-	20	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
21	Mist	Status	-	-	30	Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities.
31	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
43	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	10	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse		Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail		Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM09	Bullet Seed		Special	10	100	30	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam		Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard		Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain		Special	60	100	5	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam		Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM03	Surf		Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM05	Flash		Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Razor Leaf	Special	55	95	25	Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
Sweet Scent	Status	-	100	20	Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Raises SPEED in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rain Dish

Slight HP recovery in rain.

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

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