Is Ludicolo Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Water/Grass with AbilitySwift Swim for rain speed. Handles Olivia, Hapu, and Kiawe with Water and Grass coverage. AbilityRain Dish heals gradually in rain. A fun and effective option with a unique typing that covers multiple bosses.
Lotad has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Lotad's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Lotad's weaknesses hard.
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Lotad trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Mallow's team hits Lotad's weaknesses hard.
Lotad has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Lotad's weaknesses hard.
Lotad trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Lotad trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Lotad's weaknesses hard.
Lotad has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Ludicolo trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Ludicolo has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Ludicolo has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Ludicolo's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Ludicolo's weaknesses hard.
Catch Lombre on Ultra Space Wilds (interact, Lv 60). UNCOMMON. Encounter through Ultra Wormholes in Ultra Space Wilds during post-game
You can pick up the Water Stone in Paniola Ranch.
How to Get Ludicolo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Ludicolo. The 3-stage chain runs through Lotad, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
Ludicolo Weakness
Ludicolo is weak to Poison, Flying, and Bug. Ludicolo's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
What is Ludicolo Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Ludicolo
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x48-57% Infestation 2x19-23% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x117-138%KO U-turn 2x55-65% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x110-130%KO Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Venoshock 2x23-27% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Volcarona builds →Bug Buzz 2x85-100%KO Hurricane 2x69-81% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x111-130%KO U-turn 2x53-62% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x103-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x46-55% Sludge Bomb 2x29-35% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x177-208%KO X-Scissor 2x47-56% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Volcarona builds →Bug Buzz 2x84-99% Hurricane 2x68-80% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x111-131%KO U-turn 2x53-62% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x180-213%KO X-Scissor 2x48-57% Poison Jab 2x48-57% | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x139-164%KO U-turn 2x54-64% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x141-166%KO Aerial Ace 2x48-56% Venoshock 2x17-20% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Greninja's Ice Beam hits Ludicolo for 41-49%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse37-44% Ice Beam41-49% Hydro Pump13-15% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Magearna builds →Volt Switch21-25% Ice Beam27-32% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast23-27% Surf5-6% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Ludicolo Evolutions
Ludicolo evolved from Lotad's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Lotad eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Lotad pushed Ludicolo to 480 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ludicolo to get Lotad eggs easily using 67 partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Flail, Giga Drain and 7 more.
USUM Ludicolo Best Moveset
Doubled Speed through AbilitySwift Swim in rain turns 70 base into a fast special attacker. 90 Sp. Atk with Water/Grass dual TermStab hits a combination that only Poison and Flying resist simultaneously. 100 Sp. Def absorbs special hits. The moveset sits at D-tier through rain dependence and 90 Sp. Atk that falls short of what rain teams demand.
Best Build
Ludicolo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Energy Ball
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding opens up real options for Ludicolo. Counter and Flail come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Solar Beam and Hydro Pump and coverage across 8 types.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Ludicolo Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Ludicolo looks average on paper at 480 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Raindance with Damprock is the standard set.
Ludicolo gets Swift Swim, Rain Dish, and Own Tempo. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Ludicolo is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Raindance, Hydro Pump, Energy Ball, and Focus Blast. Raindance leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Ludicolo has been in 15 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves