Loudred sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Whismur but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Exploud as fast as possible. Known as the Big Voice Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
It shouts loudly by inhaling air, and then uses its well-developed stomach muscles to exhale.
Loudred Weakness
GoodType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Loudred to get Whismur eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Extrasensory, Hammer Arm and 5 more.
Best Build
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Stall teams hate this. Loudred can spread damage across 11 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Mega Kick keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
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Loudred doesn't appear wild. Catch Whismur instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 20 to get Loudred. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Loudred in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Whismur is your first catch on the way to Loudred. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-42 across 48 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WhismurEASYRoute 30SoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 30HeartGoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 31SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 31HeartGoldGrassLv.3-4UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 22SoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 22HeartGoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 32SoulSilverGrassLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 32HeartGoldGrassLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 4SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 4HeartGoldGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 24SoulSilverGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 24HeartGoldGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 25SoulSilverGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 25HeartGoldGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 34SoulSilverGrassLv.10-11UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 34HeartGoldGrassLv.10-11UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 42SoulSilverGrassLv.13-14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 42HeartGoldGrassLv.13-14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 6HeartGoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 6SoulSilverGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 9HeartGoldGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 9SoulSilverGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 43SoulSilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 43HeartGoldGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRuins of Alph - OutsideSoulSilverGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRuinsRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRuins of Alph - OutsideHeartGoldGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRuinsRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 44HeartGoldGrassLv.22-23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 44SoulSilverGrassLv.22-23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 45HeartGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 45SoulSilverGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 13HeartGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 13SoulSilverGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 21SoulSilverGrassLv.25-30UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 21HeartGoldGrassLv.25-30UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 26SoulSilverGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 26HeartGoldGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 27SoulSilverGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 27HeartGoldGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 47HeartGoldGrassLv.33-34UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 47SoulSilverGrassLv.33-34UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 28SoulSilverGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 28HeartGoldGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverGrassLv.41-42UncommonLateCaveRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldGrassLv.41-42UncommonLateCaveRadio: Hoenn Sound
Step 2Loudred ✓
Loudred isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Exploud to unlock its full potential. At 360 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Loudred's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Soundproof is the go-to ability for Loudred. It protects against sound-based moves. Its hidden ability Scrappy can work in specific setups.
Loudred fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker — base 71 Attack and 71 Sp. Atk. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Loudred appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A