Speed and Sp. Def carry most of Luvdisc's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Its heart-shaped body makes it popular. In some places, you would give a Luvdisc to someone you love.
During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
Type-wise, Luvdisc takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Whimsicott's Moonblast hits Luvdisc for 41-48%. Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (192-227%). Kartana deals 51-60% with Knock Off.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast41-48% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x192-227%KO Volt Switch 2x150-177%KO Shadow Ball57-67% | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Kartana builds →Knock Off51-60% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x91-108%KO Shadow Ball52-61% Thunderbolt 2x117-138%KO | ||
Luvdisc doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Luvdisc easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
The Sash lets Luvdisc ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Swiftswim squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Luvdisc best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Entrainment
- Endeavor
- Aqua Jet
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Aqua Ring
- Sweet Kiss
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Tera Blast
- Rain Dance
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Endeavor
- Substitute
- Protect
- Whirlpool
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Luvdisc picks up Take Down and Hydro Pump along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Fairy coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring aren't available any other way for Luvdisc, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring aren't available any other way for Luvdisc, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring aren't available any other way for Luvdisc, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Plenty of locations for Luvdisc with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Luvdisc in Scarlet & Violet
Luvdisc appears in 34 walking locations at Lv. 15-25 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Luvdisc in mid-game fishing spots. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Luvdisc in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Luvdisc is a fishing-only catch in this game. 4 spots at Lv. 20-30 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Luvdisc is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Luvdisc in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Catching Luvdisc here means fishing. All 10 encounters require Super Rod at Lv. 10-23, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 6 locations. Luvdisc's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Luvdisc in Sun & Moon
Catching Luvdisc here means fishing. All 6 encounters require Super Rod at Lv. 10-23, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
Honestly, Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Luvdisc. The 330 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Swift Swim is what you want on Luvdisc. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hydration) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Luvdisc worth using.
Luvdisc's best stat is Speed at base 97. Water gives decent defensive coverage with 4 resistances.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Luvdisc spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves