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.
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 |
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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 |
Lotad | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Calm ↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Mental Herb ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
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) |
Abilities | Description |
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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 BDSP
Lotad requires (Level 14) to evolve into Lombre and then (use Water Stone) to evolve into Ludicolo.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Lotad ![]() | Level 14 → | Lombre ![]() | use Water Stone ![]() → | Ludicolo ![]() |

Where To Find Lotad in BDSP
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.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lombre Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lotad Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lombre Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lotad Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lombre Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lotad Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lombre Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lotad Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lombre Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Lotad Lv. 16-63 | |
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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 , Poison, Bug Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Ground, Water Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() |
Immune to Damage |

Best Moves Lotad in BDSP
Best Moveset for Lotad Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | 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 | Type | 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. |



Lotad Level Up Moves
List of Moves Lotad can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Astonish | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
1 | Growl | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack. |
3 | Absorb | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
6 | Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
9 | Mist | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time. |
12 | Mega Drain | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
16 | Flail | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
20 | Bubble Beam | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May lower opponent's Speed. |
24 | Nature Power | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Uses a certain move based on the current terrain. |
28 | Giga Drain | Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
33 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
38 | Zen Headbutt | Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
43 | Energy Ball | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
Lotad TM Moves
List of Moves Lotad can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM09 | Bullet Seed | Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM53 | Energy Ball | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM75 | Swords Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Sharply raises user's Attack. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM86 | Grass Knot | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
Lotad Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Lotad can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Synthesis | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather. |
Razor Leaf | Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
Sweet Scent | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness. |
Leech Seed | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Drains HP from opponent each turn. |
Tickle | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense. |
Counter | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power. |
Teeter Dance | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Confuses all Pokémon. |
Flail | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
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