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 has a mischievous spirit. If it spots an angler, it will tug on the fishing line to interfere.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
 Dragonite Dragon | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Dragonite builds →Hurricane 2x124-147%KO Air Slash 2x87-102%KO Wing Attack 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
 Noivern Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x121-142%KO X-Scissor 2x59-70% Leech Life 2x59-70% Air Slash 2x83-98% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Salamence builds →Hurricane 2x134-158%KO Air Slash 2x92-109%KO Dual Wingbeat 2x76-89% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Toxapex builds →Poison Jab 2x81-96% Venoshock 2x47-56% Acid Spray 2x30-36% Peck 2x25-30% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Braviary's U-turn hits Lombre for 43-51%. Galvantula deals 41-48% with Thunder.
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x43-51% Close Combat36-43% | ||
Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Galvantula builds →Thunder41-48% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Staraptor builds →Close Combat53-63% U Turn 2x63-74% Double Edge80-94% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 73 partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet Lombre Best Moveset
Eviolite makes Lombre bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Flexible EVs with Modest nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Lombre best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Fake Out
- Scald
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Lombre won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Solar Beam and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Lombre in Scarlet & Violet
Lombre can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Lotad from Sapphire, Emerald, or Shining Pearl and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Lombre Guide
Get Lombre to Ludicolo using a Water Stone. At 340 BST, Lombre is just the starting point.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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
- 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