Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lotad

Lotad

WATER

GRASS

Water Weed Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Lotad is a Water and Grass Type Water Weed Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Lotad can be found with Swift Swim, Rain Dish and Own Tempo as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 220 combined Base Stats.

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Lotad Stats and Abilities

Based on Lotad Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Lotad Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 50 and the Lowest being Attack 30.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	40	190	284
F	Attack	30	58	174
F	Defense	30	58	174
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
F	Speed	30	58	174
F	Total	220

Best Held Items	Lustrous Orb Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Mystic Water Rose Incense Sea Incense Splash Plate Wave Incense
Best Nature	Calm ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Mental Herb
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Spicy
EV Yield	1 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Water 1
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Swift Swim Ability 1	Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
Rain Dish Ability 2	A Pokémon with Rain Dish will recover 1/16 of its maximum HP during rain, after each turn.
Own Tempo Hidden Ability	Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.

How To Evolve Lotad in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Lotad requires (Level 14) to evolve into Lombre and then (use Water Stone) to evolve into Ludicolo.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Lotad	Level 14 →	Lombre	use Water Stone →	Ludicolo

Where To Find Lotad in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Lotad has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Lotad, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern
	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave
	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Lotad Weakness

Lotad is a Water and Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Lotad to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Ground, Water Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Lotad Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Ground
0.25x Less Damage	Water
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Lotad Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Salamence DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Lotad Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

Best Lotad Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Lotad Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
43	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
38	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	May cause flinching.
28	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
20	Bubble Beam	Special	97.5	100	20	May lower opponent's Speed.

Best Moveset for Lotad TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Lotad Lv Up Moves

Lotad TM Moves

Lotad Egg Moves

Lotad Level Up Moves

List of Moves Lotad can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Astonish GHOST	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
3	Absorb GRASS	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
6	Water Gun WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
9	Mist ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time.
12	Mega Drain GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
16	Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
20	Bubble Beam WATER	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May lower opponent's Speed.
24	Nature Power NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
28	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
33	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
38	Zen Headbutt PSYCHIC	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
43	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Lotad TM Moves

List of Moves Lotad can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM07	Hail ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM49	Scald WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.

Lotad Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Lotad can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Synthesis GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
Razor Leaf GRASS	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Sweet Scent NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
Tickle NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Teeter Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Confuses all Pokémon.
Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Water Gun WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special

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