What is Luvdisc weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Luvdisc's biggest threats include Raikou (Electric) and Breloom (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

Should I use Luvdisc?

Honestly, in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Luvdisc. The 330 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked D-Tier.

What is the best ability for Luvdisc?

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.

What are Luvdisc's strengths?

Luvdisc's best stat is Speed at base 97. Water gives decent defensive coverage with 4 resistances.

Luvdisc - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

97Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP43

Attack30

Defense55

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def65

Speed97

Total330

Details

Catch Rate

Easy225 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height0.6 m

Weight8.7 kg

Base XP116

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

HydrationHA

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

It lives in warm seas. It is said that couples who find this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.

Luvdisc Weakness

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.

Luvdisc Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Luvdisc in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 149-175%KO Energy Ball 2x 111-131%KO Giga Drain 2x 93-110%KO Razor Leaf 2x 78-92% View Abomasnow builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 41 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 80-95% Thunderbolt 2x 65-77% Discharge 2x 60-71% Volt Switch 2x 52-62% View Pachirisu builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 158-187%KO Energy Ball 2x 118-140%KO Giga Drain 2x 101-119%KO Magical Leaf 2x 80-95% View Roselia builds →
Luxio Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 18 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 98-116%KO Thunderbolt 2x 80-95% Volt Switch 2x 62-74% Spark 2x 85-101%KO View Luxio builds →
Voltorb Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 37 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 93-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x 75-89% Discharge 2x 67-80% Volt Switch 2x 60-71% View Voltorb builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

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. It's got 6 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#370LuvdiscDoes not evolve

Breeding

Easy

Breed Luvdisc easily with 19 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Entrainment and 3 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Water2

Gender

♂25.0%♀75.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

6moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Luvdisc Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 4

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 7

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 9

Draining Kiss

D5010010Fairy

Lv 13

Tearful Look

D——20Normal

Lv 17

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Lv 20

Attract

C—10015Normal

Lv 22

Brine

D6510010Water

Lv 26

Flail

D—10015Normal

Lv 31

Sweet Kiss

D—7510Fairy

Lv 34

Take Down

D908520Normal

Lv 37

Baby-Doll Eyes+1

D—10030Fairy

Lv 40

Aqua Ring

D——20Water

Lv 42

Soak

D—10020Water

Lv 46

Hydro Pump

D110805Water

Lv 49

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM55

Brine

D6510010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM07

Hail

C——10Ice

TM13

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM49

Scald

D8010015Water

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM95

Surf

D9010015Water

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

TM99

Waterfall

D8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Egg

Aqua Ring

D——20Water

Egg

Entrainment

D—10015Normal

Egg

Heal Pulse

C——10Psychic

Egg

Splash

D——40Normal

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Tutor Moves

Luvdisc can't learn any Tutor moves

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Luvdisc Locations

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.

Pokémon League

Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-30

5%Mid

Pokémon League

Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-30

5%Mid

Route 224

Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route

5%Mid

Route 224

Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route

5%Mid

Luvdisc Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Luvdisc's biggest threats include Raikou (Electric) and Breloom (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Honestly, in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Luvdisc. The 330 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked D-Tier.
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.

Game Availability

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

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Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Luvdisc Energy Ball 2x 90-106%KO Giga Drain 2x 71-87% Bullet Seed 2x 32-39% Absorb 2x 32-39% View Budew builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 4 Damage vs Luvdisc Volt Switch 2x 65-77% Shock Wave 2x 55-68% Charge Beam 2x 48-58% Thunder Shock 2x 39-48% View Shinx builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunderbolt 2x 69-83% Volt Switch 2x 56-67% Shock Wave 2x 47-58% Charge Beam 2x 42-50% View Pachirisu builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Luvdisc Energy Ball 2x 78-92% Giga Drain 2x 61-75% Bullet Seed 2x 28-33% Absorb 2x 28-33% View Budew builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunderbolt 2x 83-100%KO Volt Switch 2x 69-83% Shock Wave 2x 61-75% Charge Beam 2x 56-67% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunderbolt 2x 69-83% Volt Switch 2x 56-67% Shock Wave 2x 47-58% Charge Beam 2x 42-50% View Shinx builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 152-180%KO Energy Ball 2x 115-136%KO Giga Drain 2x 97-116%KO Razor Leaf 2x 81-96% View Abomasnow builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 84-100%KO Thunderbolt 2x 71-84% Volt Switch 2x 57-68% Spark 2x 57-68% View Pachirisu builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 97-116%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-88% Giga Drain 2x 64-76% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Budew builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Thunder FangLv. 24 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 108-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x 91-108%KO Volt Switch 2x 71-84% Thunder Fang 2x 57-68% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 16 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 81-96% Thunderbolt 2x 68-80% Volt Switch 2x 53-64% Spark 2x 75-88% View Shinx builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 152-180%KO Energy Ball 2x 115-136%KO Giga Drain 2x 97-116%KO Razor Leaf 2x 81-96% View Abomasnow builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 84-100%KO Thunderbolt 2x 71-84% Volt Switch 2x 57-68% Spark 2x 57-68% View Pachirisu builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 97-116%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-88% Giga Drain 2x 64-76% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Budew builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Thunder FangLv. 24 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 108-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x 91-108%KO Volt Switch 2x 71-84% Thunder Fang 2x 57-68% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 16 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 81-96% Thunderbolt 2x 68-80% Volt Switch 2x 53-64% Spark 2x 75-88% View Shinx builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 150-177%KO Energy Ball 2x 116-136%KO Giga Drain 2x 95-113%KO Razor Leaf 2x 81-95% View Abomasnow builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 83-99% Thunderbolt 2x 69-82% Volt Switch 2x 55-65% Spark 2x 58-68% View Pachirisu builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 98-116%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-89% Giga Drain 2x 64-75% Bullet Seed 2x 19-24% View Budew builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 32 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 107-126%KO Thunderbolt 2x 86-102%KO Discharge 2x 77-92% Volt Switch 2x 69-82% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 16 Damage vs Luvdisc Thunder 2x 75-89% Thunderbolt 2x 64-75% Volt Switch 2x 49-58% Spark 2x 72-85% View Shinx builds →

Zarude DarkGrass	A
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves Darkest Lariat Power Whip U Turn Close Combat Damage vs Luvdisc U Turn 52-61% Close Combat 88-104%KO View Zarude builds →
Regieleki Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch ProtectPriority ElectrowebSTAB ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Luvdisc Volt Switch 2x 120-141%KO Electroweb 2x 95-112%KO Thunderbolt 2x 155-182%KO View Regieleki builds →
Kartana GrassSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves Leaf Blade Sacred Sword Knock Off Smart Strike Damage vs Luvdisc Knock Off 65-77% View Kartana builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves Dark Pulse DischargeSTAB HexSTAB Nasty Plot Damage vs Luvdisc Dark Pulse 44-52% Discharge 2x 132-156%KO Hex 54-64% View Rotom builds →