What does Lombre evolve into?

Get Lombre to Ludicolo using a Water Stone. At 340 BST, Lombre is just the starting point.

For Diamond & Pearl, you can run Lombre through the first few routes without issues. 340 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ludicolo as fast as you can.

Where can you catch Lombre?

You can find Lombre in Diamond & Pearl. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.

What games is Lombre in?

Yes, Lombre is in Diamond & Pearl. It shows up in 15 games across the series.

Lombre - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

50Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

An unusually even spread gives Lombre flexibility. Sp. Def barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs.

Base Stats

Avg

HP60

Attack50

Defense50

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def70

Speed50

Total340

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight32.5 kg

Base XP119

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rain Dish

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Own TempoHANot in game

Prevents confusion.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe

Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

It has a mischievous spirit. If it spots an angler, it will tug on the fishing line to interfere.

Lombre Weakness

Lombre's Water/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Flying, and Bug. Standard number of weaknesses for the Water/Grass typing.

Lombre Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Ground, Steel
0.25x (Resist)	Water

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Poison Flying Bug

½xResist

Ground Steel

¼xResist

Water

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Fire Ground Rock Water

How to Beat Lombre in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 1 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Lombre Fly 2x 131-154%KO Wing Attack 2x 88-104%KO Aerial Ace 2x 88-104%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Sludge BombTM36 Poison JabTM84 Aerial AceTM40 Poison FangLv. 39 Damage vs Lombre Sludge Bomb 2x 68-81% Poison Jab 2x 105-123%KO Aerial Ace 2x 52-62% Poison Fang 2x 66-79% View Drapion builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Sludge BombTM36 Poison JabTM84 Poison StingLv. 8 Damage vs Lombre Sludge Bomb 2x 90-107%KO Poison Jab 2x 119-140%KO Poison Sting 2x 26-31% View Toxicroak builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Sludge BombTM36 Poison JabTM84 Poison StingLv. 7 Damage vs Lombre Sludge Bomb 2x 100-118%KO Poison Jab 2x 76-90% Poison Sting 2x 16-20% View Roselia builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 U-turnTM89 Wing AttackLv. 11 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Lombre Fly 2x 54-64% U-turn 2x 30-36% Wing Attack 2x 37-45% Aerial Ace 2x 37-45% View Wingull builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

Sitting between Lotad and Ludicolo, Lombre is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Lotad). The final form adds another 140 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#270Lotad

Level 14

#271Lombre

Water Stone

#272Ludicolo

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Lotad

WaterGrass

Lombre

WaterGrass

Ludicolo

WaterGrass

60+20

80+20

ATK

50+20

70+20

DEF

50+20

70+20

SP.ATK

60+20

90+30

SP.DEF

70+20

100+30

SPE

50+20

70+20

BST

220D-Tier

340D-Tier+120

480C-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Lombre to get Lotad eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Flail, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf and 4 more.

Egg Groups

PlantWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Lombre Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Flail and Leech Seed from the egg pool give Lombre something extra.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 3

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 5

Absorb

—2010025Grass

Lv 7

Nature Power

———20Normal

Lv 11

Fake Out+3

D4010010Normal

Lv 15

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 19

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 27

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Lv 35

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Lv 43

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM09

Bullet Seed

—1010030Grass

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM60

Drain Punch

D751005Fighting

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

C8010010Grass

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

C6010010Grass

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

D8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Flail

——10015Normal

Egg

Leech Seed

C—9010Grass

Egg

Razor Leaf

—559525Grass

Egg

Sweet Scent

——10020Normal

Egg

Synthesis

D——5Grass

Egg

Tickle

——10020Normal

Egg

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Tutor Moves

Lombre can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem

Energy Ball

C8010010Grass

Rem

Mega Drain

—4010015Grass

Rem

Mist

———30Ice

Rem

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Rem

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Lombre in Diamond & Pearl

4 encounter spots for Lombre at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Lombre in Diamond & Pearl

To get Lombre, start by catching Lotad through walking encounters at Lv. 5-20. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Lotad
Route 203
DiamondGrass Lv.5 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 203
PearlGrass Lv.5 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 204 - South
PearlGrass Lv.6 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 204 - South
DiamondGrass Lv.6 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 204 - North
DiamondGrass Lv.8 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 204 - North
PearlGrass Lv.8 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 205 - North
PearlGrass Lv.12 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 205 - North
DiamondGrass Lv.12 Route
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 212 - South
PearlGrass Lv.18 Route
RareMid
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 212 - South
DiamondGrass Lv.18 Route
RareMid
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Train until Level 14
Step 2Lombre ✓
Route 229
DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route
8%Mid
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 229
PearlGrass Lv.20 Route
8%Mid
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 212 - South
DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route
RareMid
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 212 - South
PearlGrass Lv.20 Route
RareMid
Dual-slot: Sapphire
or evolve from Lotad (Step 1)

Lombre Guide

Get Lombre to Ludicolo using a Water Stone. At 340 BST, Lombre is just the starting point.
For Diamond & Pearl, you can run Lombre through the first few routes without issues. 340 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ludicolo as fast as you can.
You can find Lombre in Diamond & Pearl. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Yes, Lombre is in Diamond & Pearl. It shows up in 15 games across the series.

Game Availability

Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Lombre appears in 15 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Lombre Wing Attack 2x 84-100%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Move Moves Aerial AceLv. 13 Damage vs Lombre Aerial Ace 2x 67-80% View Heracross builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 Damage vs Lombre Wing Attack 2x 67-80% View Staravia builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Lombre Peck 2x 49-60% View Doduo builds →
Combee BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 1 Damage vs Lombre Gust 2x 27-33% View Combee builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Lombre Wing Attack 2x 89-106%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Lombre Wing Attack 2x 74-88% Pluck 2x 74-88% Peck 2x 46-55% View Murkrow builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Lombre Gust 2x 46-55% View Beautifly builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Lombre Gust 2x 34-42% View Drifloon builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 PluckTM88 Damage vs Lombre Wing Attack 2x 69-83% Pluck 2x 69-83% View Staravia builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Lombre Fly 2x 138-162%KO Wing Attack 2x 93-109%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Seviper Poison	C
Available Moves Moves Sludge BombTM36 Poison TailLv. 16 Damage vs Lombre Sludge Bomb 2x 105-124%KO Poison Tail 2x 74-88% View Seviper builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 13 Damage vs Lombre Sky Attack 2x 122-145%KO Fly 2x 80-95% Pluck 2x 53-64% Peck 2x 33-39% View Noctowl builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
TM Move Moves Sludge BombTM36 Damage vs Lombre Sludge Bomb 2x 62-74% View Budew builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Sludge BombTM36 Leech LifeLv. 1 U-turnTM89 Damage vs Lombre Fly 2x 111-131%KO Sludge Bomb 2x 74-88% Leech Life 2x 66-78% U-turn 2x 58-68% View Golbat builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →
Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Lombre Earthquake 34-41% Ice Fang 30-36% View Gliscor builds →
Forretress BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves Rapid Spin SpikesHazard Explosion Payback Damage vs Lombre Rapid Spin 22-26% Explosion 110-129%KO Payback 22-26% View Forretress builds →
Nidoking PoisonGround	C
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Ice Beam Earth Power Thunderbolt EarthquakeSTAB Damage vs Lombre Ice Beam 49-58% Thunderbolt 49-58% Earthquake 43-50% View Nidoking builds →
Staraptor NormalFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves Brave Bird Close Combat U Turn Double Edge Damage vs Lombre Close Combat 82-97% U Turn 2x 96-113%KO Double Edge 123-145%KO View Staraptor builds →