Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Ludicolo

Ludicolo

Carefree Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ludicolo is a Water and Grass Type Carefree Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Ludicolo can be found with Swift Swim, Rain Dish and Own Tempo as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 480 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Ludicolo Stats & Abilities
Ludicolo Evolutions
Ludicolo Locations
Ludicolo Weakness
Ludicolo Best Moves
Ludicolo Level Up Moves
Ludicolo TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Ludicolo

Ludicolo Stats and Abilities

Based on Ludicolo Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Ludicolo Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 100 and the Lowest being Attack 70.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	80	270	364
E	Attack	70	130	262
E	Defense	70	130	262
C	Special Attack	90	166	306
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
E	Speed	70	130	262
C	Total	480


Ludicolo	Detail
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	3 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Water 1
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
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 Ludicolo 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
Lotad	Level 14 →	Lombre	use Water Stone →	Ludicolo

Where To Find Ludicolo in BDSP

Ludicolo has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

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
Sunlit Cavern	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	National	Lombre Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	National	Lotad Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ludicolo Weakness

Ludicolo is a Water and Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Ludicolo 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 Ludicolo 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 Ludicolo Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Ludicolo Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Metagross

Best Moves Ludicolo in BDSP

Best Moveset for Ludicolo Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
1	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	May cause flinching.
1	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.

Best Moveset for Ludicolo TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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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Ludicolo Lv Up Moves

Ludicolo TM Moves

Ludicolo Level Up Moves

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


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Teeter Dance	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Confuses all Pokémon.
1	Fake Out	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
1	Knock Off	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
1	Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
1	Mist	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time.
1	Mega Drain	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Fury Swipes	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
1	Bubble Beam	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May lower opponent's Speed.
1	Nature Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
1	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
1	Zen Headbutt	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
1	Astonish	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Absorb	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Water Gun	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special

Ludicolo TM Moves

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


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM49	Scald	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60	Drain Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

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