In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

What is Loudred weak to?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Loudred's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Loudred?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Whismur evolves into Loudred at level 20. Loudred evolves into Exploud at level 40. Loudred is a middle-stage evolution in the Whismur line.

What is the best ability for Loudred?

Soundproof is the go-to ability for Loudred. It protects against sound-based moves. Its hidden ability Scrappy can work in specific setups.

What role does Loudred play in battle?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Loudred fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 71 Attack and 71 Sp. Atk. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

Loudred - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

48Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP84

Attack71

Defense43

Sp. Atk71

Sp. Def43

Speed48

Total360

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight40.5 kg

Base XP126

Abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

ScrappyHA

Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

Loudred’s bellowing can completely decimate a wood-frame house. It uses its voice to punish its foes. This Pokémon’s round ears serve as loudspeakers.

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.

Loudred Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Loudred in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Loudred Close Combat 2x 194-229%KO Focus Blast 2x 83-98% Brick Break 2x 123-145%KO Rock Smash 2x 65-78% View Heracross builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Loudred Focus Blast 2x 69-82% Brick Break 2x 102-120%KO Vital Throw 2x 95-112%KO Low Sweep 2x 88-104%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Damage vs Loudred Focus Blast 2x 69-82% Brick Break 2x 123-145%KO Low Sweep 2x 107-127%KO Karate Chop 2x 83-98% View Sawk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 31 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Loudred High Jump Kick 2x 139-163%KO Focus Blast 2x 76-90% Brick Break 2x 81-96% Low Sweep 2x 71-84% View Scraggy builds →
Mankey Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 37 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Loudred Focus Blast 2x 76-90% Cross Chop 2x 112-133%KO Brick Break 2x 84-100%KO Low Sweep 2x 74-88% View Mankey builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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

3 Forms

#293Whismur

Level 20

#294Loudred

Level 40

#295Exploud

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Whismur

Normal

Loudred

Normal

Exploud

Normal

84+20

104+20

ATK

71+20

91+20

DEF

43+20

63+20

SP.ATK

71+20

91+20

SP.DEF

43+20

73+30

SPE

48+20

68+20

BST

240D-Tier

360D-Tier+120

490C-Tier+130

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Loudred to get Whismur eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Disarming Voice, Endeavor and 7 more.

Egg Groups

GroundMonster

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

10moves

Breed With (best first)

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Loudred Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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Moves

Stall teams hate this. Loudred can spread damage across 12 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

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Echoed Voice

D4010015Normal

Lv 1

Howl

———40Normal

Lv 1

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 4

Echoed Voice

D4010015Normal

Lv 9

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 11

Howl

———40Normal

Lv 15

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 18

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 20

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 23

Stomp

—6510020Normal

Lv 27

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Lv 32

Roar-6

C——20Normal

Lv 36

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 41

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

Lv 45

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

Lv 50

Synchronoise

—12010010Psychic

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM78

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM49

Echoed Voice

D4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

C110855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

C9010015Fire

TM56

Fling

D—10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM59

Incinerate

—6010015Fire

TM50

Overheat

C130905Fire

TM98

Power-Up Punch

D4010020Fighting

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

—701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM48

Round

C6010015Normal

TM94

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM23

Smack Down

D5010015Rock

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Circle Throw-6

D609010Fighting

Egg

Disarming Voice

—40—15Fairy

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Extrasensory

D8010020Psychic

Egg

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

Egg

Hammer Arm

C1009010Fighting

Egg

Smelling Salts

—7010010Normal

Egg

Smokescreen

——10020Normal

Egg

Snore

—5010015Normal

Egg

Take Down

—908520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Tutor

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

Tutor

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

Tutor

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

Tutor

Snore

—5010015Normal

Tutor

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Tutor

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Tutor

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 3

Psych Up

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Rollout

D309020Rock

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Gen 5

Work Up

D——30Normal

How to Get Loudred in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

moderate rates across 12 locations for Loudred in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Loudred in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

The path to Loudred starts with Whismur at Lv. 5-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Whismur
Rusturf Tunnel
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.7-10 Cave
100%Early
Rusturf Tunnel
Omega RubyGrass Lv.7-10 Cave
100%Early
Rusturf Tunnel
Omega RubyGrass Lv.5 Cave
35%Early
Horde battle
Rusturf Tunnel
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.5 Cave
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 116
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.5-7 Route
30%Early
Route 116
Omega RubyGrass Lv.5-7 Route
30%Early
Train until Level 20
Step 2Loudred ✓
Victory Road - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
5%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
5%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
5%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
5%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
5%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
5%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
10%Late
or evolve from Whismur (Step 1)

Loudred Guide

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Loudred's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Whismur evolves into Loudred at level 20. Loudred evolves into Exploud at level 40. Loudred is a middle-stage evolution in the Whismur line.
Soundproof is the go-to ability for Loudred. It protects against sound-based moves. Its hidden ability Scrappy can work in specific setups.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Loudred fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 71 Attack and 71 Sp. Atk. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

Game Availability

Loudred first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 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

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Infernape FireFighting	B
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 36 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Loudred Close Combat 2x 168-198%KO Focus Blast 2x 168-198%KO Brick Break 2x 106-125%KO Low Sweep 2x 92-109%KO View Infernape builds →
Blaziken FireFighting	B
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 1 Focus BlastTM52 Sky UppercutLv. 57 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred High Jump Kick 2x 206-243%KO Focus Blast 2x 176-208%KO Sky Uppercut 2x 136-160%KO Brick Break 2x 120-142%KO View Blaziken builds →
Scrafty DarkFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchLv. 58 High Jump KickLv. 31 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 187-221%KO High Jump Kick 2x 162-191%KO Focus Blast 2x 89-106%KO Brick Break 2x 94-111%KO View Scrafty builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Loudred Close Combat 2x 197-232%KO Focus Blast 2x 83-98% Brick Break 2x 123-145%KO Rock Smash 2x 67-79% View Heracross builds →
Emboar FireFighting	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Hammer ArmLv. 1 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Loudred Focus Blast 2x 164-192%KO Hammer Arm 2x 162-191%KO Brick Break 2x 121-143%KO Low Sweep 2x 106-125%KO View Emboar builds →

Makuhita Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Force PalmLv. 13 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Loudred Force Palm 2x 61-74% Arm Thrust 2x 21-26% View Makuhita builds →
Timburr Fighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Wake-Up SlapLv. 20 Learns Wake-Up Slap at Level 20 View Timburr builds →

Timburr Fighting	D
Available Move Moves Wake-Up SlapLv. 20 Damage vs Loudred Wake-Up Slap 2x 78-93% View Timburr builds →
Makuhita Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 22 Force PalmLv. 13 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Loudred Vital Throw 2x 65-78% Force Palm 2x 56-67% Arm Thrust 2x 19-22% View Makuhita builds →

Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Loudred Vital Throw 2x 95-113%KO Low Sweep 2x 88-103%KO Revenge 2x 82-97% Storm Throw 2x 82-97% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Loudred Brick Break 2x 122-144%KO Low Sweep 2x 106-125%KO Karate Chop 2x 82-97% Rock Smash 2x 66-78% View Sawk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Loudred Brick Break 2x 82-97% Low Sweep 2x 71-84% Power-Up Punch 2x 45-53% Rock Smash 2x 45-53% View Scraggy builds →
Mankey Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 13 Rock SmashHM06 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Loudred Low Sweep 2x 74-88% Karate Chop 2x 58-69% Rock Smash 2x 47-56% Power-Up Punch 2x 47-56% View Mankey builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 25 Wake-Up SlapLv. 27 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 19 Damage vs Loudred Vital Throw 2x 79-94% Wake-Up Slap 2x 79-94% Low Sweep 2x 74-88% Revenge 2x 69-81% View Machop builds →

Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Loudred Vital Throw 2x 94-112%KO Low Sweep 2x 87-103%KO Revenge 2x 82-97% Storm Throw 2x 82-97% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Loudred Brick Break 2x 122-144%KO Low Sweep 2x 105-124%KO Karate Chop 2x 82-97% Rock Smash 2x 67-79% View Sawk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 31 Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Loudred High Jump Kick 2x 139-165%KO Brick Break 2x 82-97% Low Sweep 2x 72-85% Power-Up Punch 2x 44-53% View Scraggy builds →
Mankey Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 13 Rock SmashHM06 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Loudred Low Sweep 2x 75-88% Karate Chop 2x 57-68% Rock Smash 2x 47-56% Power-Up Punch 2x 47-56% View Mankey builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 25 Wake-Up SlapLv. 27 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 19 Damage vs Loudred Vital Throw 2x 79-94% Wake-Up Slap 2x 79-94% Low Sweep 2x 75-88% Revenge 2x 70-82% View Machop builds →

Hitmontop Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves Fake Out Wide Guard Close Combat FeintPriority Damage vs Loudred Close Combat 2x 217-255%KO Feint 18-22% View Hitmontop builds →
Conkeldurr Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLum Berry NatureBrave Moves Drain Punch Mach Punch Knock Off Rock Slide Damage vs Loudred Drain Punch 2x 178-210%KO Mach Punch 2x 95-113%KO Knock Off 51-61% Rock Slide 59-70% View Conkeldurr builds →