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Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad is a Water and Grass Type Water Weed Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Poison, Bug type moves. You can find and catch Lotad in West Lake Axewell with a 60% chance to appear during Overcast weather. The Max IV Stats of Lotad are 40 HP, 30 Attack, 40 SP Attack, 30 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 30 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad
Regular
Shiny
Lotad Galar Pokedex ID: 36

List of Lotad Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 220
HP 40
Attack 30
Defense 30
Special Attack 40
Special Defense 50
Speed 30

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Lotad to have is Calm, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Attack stats.

Lotad Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Swift SwimNormal
Rain DishNormal
Own TempoHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.

Shield Pokedex Entry

Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad Evolutions

How do i get Lotad's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad evolves into Lombre when you reach Level 14. Lombre then evolves into its final evolution Ludicolo with a use Water Stone.

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Level 14
Lombre
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use Water Stone
Ludicolo
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Lotad
220303040504030
Lombre
340505060706050
Ludicolo
4807070901008070

Lotad Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Lotad?

A popular spawn location you can find Lotad is in the West Lake Axewell area with a 60% chance to spawn during Overcast weather.

Lotad is a Pokemon Shield Exclusive Pokemon and can only be found within the Shield Version of the game.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
West Lake Axewell
60%8 - 14
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Giant's Seat
25%33 - 38
Giant's Seat
60%33 - 38
South Lake Miloch
5%14 - 15
South Lake Miloch
5%14 - 16

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2 - Lakeside
20%37 - 40
Route 2
20%4 - 6
Dappled Grove
40%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
35%11 - 15
Rolling Fields
40%7 - 10
Route 5
20%16 - 18
Giant's Cap
40%27 - 29
Giant's Seat
15%30 - 35
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad Raids

Where do i find Lotad Raids?

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Lotad Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Lotad Raid is exclusive and can only be found within the Pokemon Shield Version of the game.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lotad Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Lotad Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Lotad Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Lotad Moves List

What moves can Lotad learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Lotad can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Grass type +50% STAB damage.

Lotad Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Astonish
01[] Growl
03[] Absorb
06[] Water Gun
09[] Mist
12[] Mega Drain
16[] Flail
20[] Bubble Beam
24[] Nature Power
28[] Giga Drain
33[] Rain Dance
38[] Zen Headbutt
43[] Energy Ball

TM Moves Lotad can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM11Solar BeamSpecial18010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial112.510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM50Bullet SeedPhysical37.510030Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.

Lotad TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR59Seed BombPhysical12010015
TR65Energy BallSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR77Grass KnotSpecial10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.

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