Loudred Best Moveset
71/71 mixed offenses at 48 Speed with the same AbilitySoundproof blocking sound moves. Hidden AbilityScrappy hits Ghost-types with Normal moves. The moveset has some presence but can't justify a slot. One evolution from Exploud.
Loudred saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Loudred's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Soundproof with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Loudred best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Facade
- Counter
- Thunder Punch
- Smelling Salts
Recommended Teammates
Loudred saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Loudred maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Soundproof with Choice Specs, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
- Hyper Voice
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Loudred saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Loudred maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran soundproof with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Take Down
- Uproar
- Strength
Loudred saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Loudred maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran soundproof with Eviolite, favoring a Serious nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Take Down
- Uproar
- Strength
Loudred saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Loudred maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Scrappy with Choice Scarf, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory
- Echoed Voice
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Loudred saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Loudred maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran soundproof with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Mega Kick
- Hyper Voice
- Take Down
- Uproar
Loudred Weakness
Type-wise, Loudred takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Loudred Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Loudred
Conkeldurr can KO Loudred with Drain Punch (178-210%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Loudred View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x178-210%KO Mach Punch 2x95-113%KO Knock Off51-61% | ||
Evolution
Loudred is the middle stage between Whismur and Exploud. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 130 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Loudred to get Whismur eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Loudred
Loudred's purple body flips to blue and the big-mouthed screamer looks like it's been holding its breath. The blue reads more aquatic than sonic, which is a weird fit for a sound-based Pokemon, but it's distinct enough to notice immediately. A solid middle-evolution shiny sandwiched between two duds.
Shiny Loudred Odds & Hunting Methods
14 of 14 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Loudred
Loudred requires the PokeRadar to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 1 spot across the map. These become available in late-game encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.
Where To Catch Loudred in BDSP
Step 1Obtain Whismur
Step 2Loudred ✓Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.39-40Using PokeRadarRate 22%or evolve from Whismur (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Exploud
To plan your throws, open the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl catch rate calculator with Loudred preloaded.
You're catching Whismur first, not Loudred. Whismur appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Loudred in SwSh
To get Loudred, start by catching Whismur through walking encounters at Lv. 13-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch WhismurBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%OvercastBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Heavy FogBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%RainingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SandstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Intense SunBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Loudred ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Exploud with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whismur egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Exploud
No wild encounters for Loudred in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Whismur over from Black & White, X & Y, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and evolve it into Loudred, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Loudred in USUM
Step 1Obtain WhismurLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 28 · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Loudred ✓
Step 3Evolve into Exploud
Loudred can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Whismur in from Black & White, X & Y, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then evolve it into Loudred. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Loudred in SM
- Step 1Obtain WhismurLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 28 · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Loudred ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Exploud
Base Stats
Loudred's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.
Loudred Guide
Loudred does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Exploud before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Loudred's hidden ability is Scrappy. It lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon. Situational compared to Soundproof.
Game Availability
Loudred first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 7 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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