Loudred is the mid-stage to B-Tier Exploud in Emerald. Soundproof blocks Roar and Perish Song, and the evolution comes at level 40.
Ability 1SoundproofAbility 1Protects against sound-based moves.
360HP84Attack71Defense43Speed48Sp.Def43Sp.Atk71
Whismur
Loudred
Exploud
Weak to
Physical
Balanced
48Speed · Slow

Is Loudred Good in Emerald Playthrough?

Normal mid-stage with AbilitySoundproof blocking MoveRoar and sound attacks. Loudred contributes through mid-game with decent Attack. Evolves into Exploud at 40. The late evolution means Loudred carries the team for a long stretch.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTEEEEGEGGEGGGRoxanneGym 1WhismurCatchableBrawlyGym 2LoudredEvolveWattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6ExploudEvolveTate & LizaGym 7JuanGym 8SidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4WallaceChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Avoid
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
BlockHardenTackleRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.

Risky
Machop
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopLow KickSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Meditite
Lv 16
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Focus PunchLight ScreenReflectBulk Up
Even
Makuhita
Lv 19
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustVital ThrowReversalBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSparkSelf DestructShock Wave
Even
Electrike
Lv 20
Electric
Static
Shock WaveLeerQuick AttackHowl
Risky
Magneton
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicShock WaveThunder WaveSonic Boom
Risky
Manectric
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveShock WaveHowl
Flannery
Gym 4
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.

You Win
Numel
Lv 24
FireGround
Oblivious
OverheatTake DownMagnitudeSunny Day
You Win
Slugma
Lv 24
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Camerupt
Lv 26
FireGround
Magma Armor
OverheatTackleSunny DayAttract
Even
Torkoal
Lv 29
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatSunny DayBody SlamAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

You Win
Spinda
Lv 27
Normal
Own Tempo
Teeter DancePsybeamFacadeEncore
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 27
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFacadeEncoreFeint Attack
Even
Linoone
Lv 29
Normal
Pickup
SlashBelly DrumFacadeHeadbutt
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
CounterYawnFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Good

Loudred has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.

You Win
Swablu
Lv 29
NormalFlying
Natural Cure
Perish SongMirror MoveSafeguardAerial Ace
You Win
Tropius
Lv 29
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayAerial AceSolar BeamSynthesis
You Win
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 31
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
You Win
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.

Even
Claydol
Lv 41
GroundPsychic
Levitate
EarthquakeAncient PowerPsychicLight Screen
Even
Xatu
Lv 41
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
PsychicSunny DayConfuse RayCalm Mind
Risky
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
Levitate
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
Levitate
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Juan
Gym 8
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Juan's team.

You Win
Luvdisc
Lv 41
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 41
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 43
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
You Win
Crawdaunt
Lv 43
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
Water PulseCrabhammerTauntLeer
Even
Kingdra
Lv 46
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Water PulseDouble TeamIce BeamRest
Sidney
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.

You Win
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarDouble EdgeSand AttackCrunch
You Win
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
TormentDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
You Win
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
You Win
Crawdaunt
Lv 48
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
SurfSwords DanceStrengthFacade
Even
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceRock SlideSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseProtect
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeWill O WispFeint Attack
Even
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallDouble TeamNight ShadeFeint Attack
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicThunderboltFacade
Even
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamRock SlideEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.

You Win
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamHailIce Ball
You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchIcy WindIce Beam
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDouble EdgeHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallExplosionHailIce Beam
Even
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamIce BeamSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.

You Win
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectDouble Edge
You Win
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Double EdgeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Even
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenDragon DanceSurfBody Slam
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathEarthquake
You Win
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawRock SlideCrunch
Wallace
Champion
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.

You Win
Wailord
Lv 57
Water
Water Veil
Rain DanceWater SpoutDouble EdgeBlizzard
Even
Tentacruel
Lv 55
WaterPoison
Clear Body
ToxicHydro PumpSludge BombIce Beam
Even
Ludicolo
Lv 56
WaterGrass
Swift Swim
Giga DrainSurfLeech SeedDouble Team
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 56
WaterGround
Oblivious
EarthquakeSurfAmnesiaHyper Beam
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon DanceEarthquakeHyper BeamSurf
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
RecoverSurfIce BeamToxic

Catch Whismur

Available after Badge 1
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Catch Whismur on Route 116 (walking, Lv 6, uncommon).

View Whismur locations

Evolve Whismur to Loudred

Level 20
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Whismur evolves into Loudred at Level 20. Your Whismur should hit Level 20 before you reach Wattson, at typical leveling pace.

View Loudred locations

Recommended Moves

Evolve Loudred to Exploud

Level 40
Type
Normal
Tier
B

Loudred evolves into Exploud at Level 40. Your Loudred should hit Level 40 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves

How to Get Loudred in Emerald

Loudred shows up wild in Victory Road and the Desert Underpass in the high 30s to mid 40s, so the middle stage is catchable late. Earlier on, a Whismur evolves into Loudred at level 20 if you raised one.

Wild Loudred may be holding when caught:

Chesto Berry (5% chance) A hold item that awakens Pokemon in battle.

2 locations to catch Loudred

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 8
Post-Game

Where To Catch Loudred in E

Available earlier: catch Whismur at the very start and evolve it at Lv 20. Wild Loudred first appears at Victory Road (after Badge 8).

  1. Exploud
    Step 3Evolve into Exploud
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whismur egg.

To plan your throws, open the Emerald catch rate calculator with Loudred preloaded.

How to Get Shiny Loudred in Emerald

Loudred stomps through Victory Road and the Desert Underpass at uncommon odds, so patrol those late-game caves and grind steadily through the higher-level encounters until the recolored bruiser appears. Compare Shiny Loudred odds across every game

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Loudred in EmeraldNormal
Shiny Loudred in Emerald Shiny
Color ShiftBluetoPurple
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Loudred Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Emerald Shiny Loudred Calculator

2 Methods
Shiny Odds

Both methods here share the same odds, about 1 in 8,192 on each try. Pick whichever fits how you play.

Step 1 · Encounter Method2 in Emerald

Full Odds: Walk through grass, surf, or fish. Every encounter is its own independent shiny roll.

Breeding: Hatch eggs of this line; each egg rolls at the base shiny rate (no Masuda before Gen IV).

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000
Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 8,192Full Odds
Chance By Now50.0%at 5,678 encountersAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now
What To Expect
ChanceEncountersTime
10%lucky few864----
25%one in four2,357----
50%coin flip5,678----
90%very likely18,862----
How is this calculated?

Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.

chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N,  where  p = 1 / odds per try

Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.

The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.

These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

For time estimates and charm math, open the Emerald shiny odds calculator with Loudred already selected.

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
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Loudred Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Loudred Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Loudred

Hariyama
Hariyama
Fighting
B
Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
A
Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
B
Blaziken
Blaziken
FireFighting
B
Machoke
Machoke
Fighting
C

Loudred Evolutions

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
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Whismur
Normal
Loudred
Normal
Exploud
Normal
HP
64
84+20
104+20
ATK
51
71+20
91+20
DEF
23
43+20
63+20
SP.ATK
51
71+20
91+20
SP.DEF
23
43+20
73+30
SPE
28
48+20
68+20
BST
240E-Tier
360E-Tier+120
490B-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Loudred to get Whismur eggs easily using 102 partners from the Field and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Extrasensory, Smelling Salts, Snore and 2 more.

Egg Groups
FieldMonster
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosvenusaurcharizardblastoisemeganiumferaligatrsceptileswampert

E Loudred Best Moveset

AbilitySoundproof still blocks phasing moves, but Loudred's middling stats keep it off serious teams. The moveset runs physical Normal TermStab while building toward Exploud.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Soundproof
Item
Choice BandPOWER
Best Nature for Loudred

Loudred best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • FacadeSTAB
  • CounterSLOW -5Coverage
  • Thunder Punch
  • Smelling SaltsSTAB

Moves List

Stall teams hate this. Loudred can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Ice punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Mega Kick keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Astonish
D3010015Ghost
Lv 1
Howl
D——40Normal
Lv 1
Pound
D6010035Normal
Lv 1
Uproar
—13510010Normal
Lv 5
Uproar
—13510010Normal
Lv 11
Astonish
D3010015Ghost
Lv 15
Howl
D——40Normal
Lv 23
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Lv 29
Stomp
C9710020Normal
Lv 37
Screech
D—8540Normal
Lv 43
Roar-6
C——20Normal
Lv 51
Rest
C——10Psychic
Lv 51
Sleep Talk
D——10Normal
Lv 57
Hyper Voice
C13510010Normal

TM Moves

All 28 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractVerdanturf Townbadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14D120705Ice
TM31
Brick BreakSootopolis Citynot until badge 7
D7510015Fighting
TM32
Double TeamRoute 113badge 2
———15Normal
TM26
EarthquakeSeafloor Cavernnot until badge 7
C10010010Ground
TM42S10510020Normal
TM38
Fire BlastLilycove Department Storebadge 5
C120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510015Fire
TM21
FrustrationPacifidlog Townbadge 5
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerFortree Citybadge 3
—9010015Normal
TM13
Ice BeamMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510010Ice
TM50C140905Fire
TM17C——10Normal
TM18
Rain DanceAbandoned Shipnot until badge 7
C——5Water
TM44
RestLilycove Citybadge 5
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnFallarbor Townbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6Route 114badge 3
C——20Normal
HM06D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret PowerRoute 111badge 3
—10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallMt. Pyrebadge 5
D8010015Ghost
TM34D60—20Electric
TM22
Solar BeamSafari Zonebadge 5
C12010010Grass
HM04—12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny DayScorched Slabbadge 5
C——5Fire
TM12
TauntTrick Housebadge 6
C—10020Dark
TM41
TormentSlateport Citybadge 1
D—10015Dark
TM06
ToxicFiery Pathbadge 4
C—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulsePrize for defeating Juannot until badge 8
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Extrasensory
—8010020Psychic
Egg
Smelling Salts
S10510010Normal
Egg
Snore
—6010015Normal
Egg
Swagger
D—9015Normal
Egg
Take Down
C1358520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
S—10020Fighting
Tutor
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B18010015Normal
Tutor
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Tutor
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Tutor
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
Tutor
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Mega Kick
C180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
—1208520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D——10Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Psych Up
D——10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Tutor
Rollout
—309020Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D——10Normal
Tutor
Snore
—6010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C——10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
D—9015Normal
Tutor
Thunder Punch
S7510015Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP84
C
Attack71
C
Defense43
D
Sp. Atk71
C
Sp. Def43
D
Speed48
D
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.
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entry

It positions the round speakers on its head to assail foes with ultrasonic waves at massive volume. It builds power by stomping the ground.

Pokemon Emerald

Loudred Emerald Guide

  • Yes. Wild Loudred in Emerald can hold Chesto Berry (5%). Use Thief (TM46) or Covet to swipe the held item without affecting your catch chance. Quickest way to farm rare items like Chesto Berry.

  • In Emerald, 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.

  • In Emerald, Loudred pairs best with Togetic, Shedinja, and Swalot. Togetic has Excellent synergy and covers what Loudred can't handle on its own.

  • In Emerald, Loudred plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Facade is the primary attack.

  • In Emerald, Adamant is the go-to nature for Loudred. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the balanced role.

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.

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