Stats & Training
Lotad's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Def EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
LOTAD live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this POKéMON travels on land in search of clean water.
LOTAD is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this POKéMON is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.
Lotad Weakness
Type-wise, Lotad takes extra damage from Poison, Flying, and Bug. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Wingull Water | D | |
 Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x86-102%KO Peck 2x50-60% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x106-126%KO Leech Life 2x64-76% | ||
 Wurmple Bug | D | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x126-150%KO Acid 2x60-72% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
 Gulpin Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gulpin builds →Sludge Bomb 2x114-134%KO Sludge 2x83-98% | ||
Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x91-109%KO Peck 2x57-67% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x135-161%KO Poison Sting 2x28-34% | ||
 Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x118-139%KO Peck 2x72-85% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x118-139%KO Acid 2x56-68% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x168-199%KO Leech Life 2x100-118%KO Wing Attack 2x114-135%KO | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x136-160%KO Poison Sting 2x27-32% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x121-144%KO Peck 2x71-84% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x121-144%KO Acid 2x57-68% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x169-200%KO Leech Life 2x101-120%KO Wing Attack 2x115-136%KO | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Tropius builds →Fly 2x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x103-122%KO Gust 2x71-84% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x138-163%KO Poison Sting 2x25-30% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x125-148%KO Acid 2x57-68% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Wingull builds →Fly 2x92-110%KO Wing Attack 2x65-76% Aerial Ace 2x65-76% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x173-205%KO Leech Life 2x103-122%KO Wing Attack 2x115-137%KO Aerial Ace 2x115-137%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Tropius builds →Fly 2x156-185%KO Aerial Ace 2x105-124%KO Gust 2x70-83% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x144-169%KO Poison Sting 2x27-32% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x228-268%KO Aerial Ace 2x154-182%KO Peck 2x91-109%KO | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x151-179%KO Acid 2x70-83% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Wingull builds →Fly 2x91-109%KO Wing Attack 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Tropius builds →Fly 2x155-183%KO Aerial Ace 2x104-123%KO Gust 2x71-84% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x140-165%KO Poison Sting 2x25-30% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x226-267%KO Aerial Ace 2x153-180%KO Peck 2x89-105%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x150-177%KO Acid 2x68-81% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Wingull builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO Wing Attack 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Gengar can KO Lotad with Explosion (125-148%). Salamence's Rock Slide hits Lotad for 78-92%. Forretress's Explosion also KOs at 182-214%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt77-91% Explosion125-148%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Salamence builds →Earthquake52-61% Rock Slide78-92% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin37-43% Explosion182-214%KO Earthquake37-43% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Charizard builds →Fire Blast125-147%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain76-90% Sludge Bomb 2x165-194%KO | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
Lotad is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Lombre first, then eventually reaches Ludicolo. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 260 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lotad easily with 35 breeding partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Flail, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf and 3 more to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Lotad Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Flail and Leech Seed give Lotad options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Ice coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Lotad Locations
Easy grab on Lotad with high spawn rates across 2 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Lotad in Ruby & Sapphire
Lotad Guide
Lotad evolves into Lombre at level 14. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Lotad does the job early-game if you need a Water/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Lombre before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Lotad is catchable in Ruby & Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Lotad first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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