Ludicolo in Pokémon X & Y
#272 in the X and Y Pokédex • Carefree Pokémon
Ludicolo in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon X
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
Pokémon Y
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
Pokémon details
Types


Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Ludicolo in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
| Pokédexes | Mountain Kalos #57 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 216 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Lotad #270 | Level 14 | ![]() Lombre #271 |
![]() Lombre #271 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Ludicolo #272 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Mega Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Nature Power An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Start | Astonish The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM55 | Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM70 | Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM96 | Nature Power An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM03 | Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 25 | Lombre — level up (level 5) |
| Bubble Beam A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Lombre — level up (level 25) |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Lotad — breeding |
| Fake Out An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 | Lombre — level up (level 11) |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Lotad — breeding |
| Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 | Lombre — level up (level 15) |
| Giga Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 10 | Lotad — breeding |
| Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 80 | 5 | Lombre — level up (level 45) |
| Leech Seed A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 | Lotad — breeding |
| Mist The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Lotad — level up (level 11) |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Lotad — level up (level 15) |
| Razor Leaf Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 25 | Lotad — breeding |
| Sweet Scent A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Lotad — breeding |
| Synthesis The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Lotad — breeding |
| Teeter Dance The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses the Pokémon around it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Lotad — breeding |
| Tickle The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Lotad — breeding |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Lombre — level up (level 37) |
| Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 | Lotad — breeding |
| Water Sport The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Lombre — level up (level 19) |
| Zen Headbutt The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 90 | 15 | Lombre — level up (level 31) |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 25 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Bubble Beam A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Bullet Seed The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 25 | 100 | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Drain Punch An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Drain Punch An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fake Out An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Giga Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Giga Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 80 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hyper Voice The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hyper Voice The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Knock Off The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Leech Seed A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Metronome The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mist The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Razor Leaf Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 25 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seed Bomb The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Seed Bomb The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Sweet Scent A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Synthesis The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Synthesis The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Teeter Dance The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses the Pokémon around it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Tickle The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Water Sport The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Whirlpool The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | 35 | 85 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Zen Headbutt The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 90 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Zen Headbutt The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 90 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
Swift Swim
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain Dish
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Own Tempo(Hidden Ability)
Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
Prevents confusion.





















































