Lotad
#19 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Water Weed Pokémon
Lotad
#19 in the Ruby and Sapphire 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
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 44 |
Lore
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Lotad #19 | Level 14 |  Lombre #20 |
Lombre #20 |  Use Water Stone |  Ludicolo #21 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 102 Road 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | - |
Route 102 Road 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | - |
Route 114 Road 114 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 20% | - |
Route 114 Road 114 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | - |
Moves
| 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
| 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 | | Physical | 1 | 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 | 75 | 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 | - | - | 5 | 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
| 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
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.
