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.
It is nocturnal and becomes active at nightfall. It feeds on aquatic mosses that grow in the riverbed.
It is nocturnal and becomes active at nightfall. It feeds on aquatic mosses that grow in the riverbed.
Lombre Weakness
Lombre's Water/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Flying, and Bug. Standard number of weaknesses for the Water/Grass typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Lombre for 34-41%. Forretress's Explosion also KOs at 110-129%.
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Gliscor builds →Earthquake34-41% Ice Fang30-36% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin22-26% Explosion110-129%KO Payback22-26% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam49-58% Thunderbolt49-58% Earthquake43-50% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Staraptor builds →Close Combat82-97% U Turn 2x96-113%KO Double Edge123-145%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Breeding
Breed with Lombre to get Lotad eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Flail, Leech Seed and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Lombre Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Counter and Flail from the egg pool give Lombre something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lombre in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Lombre in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Bring Lotad over from Sapphire, Emerald, or Shining Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Lombre in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Obtain LotadCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to HeartGold & SoulSilver to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Lombre ✓
Lombre Guide
Get Lombre to Ludicolo using a Water Stone. At 340 BST, Lombre is just the starting point.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver. 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver. 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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves