What is Luvdisc weak to?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.

HydrationHANot in game

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

Its heart-shaped body makes it popular. In some places, you would give a LUVDISC to someone you 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

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Luvdisc in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 151-178%KO Energy Ball 2x 114-134%KO Vine Whip 2x 71-84% Bullet Seed 2x 42-50% View Carnivine builds →
Tangela Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 26 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 165-194%KO Energy Ball 2x 124-147%KO Vine Whip 2x 47-56% Mega Drain 2x 58-69% View Tangela builds →
Weepinbell GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 39 Vine WhipLv. 1 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 146-172%KO Energy Ball 2x 108-128%KO Razor Leaf 2x 79-94% Vine Whip 2x 66-78% View Weepinbell builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 37 Mega DrainLv. 21 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 132-156%KO Energy Ball 2x 100-119%KO Giga Drain 2x 84-100%KO Mega Drain 2x 47-56% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 98-116%KO Energy Ball 2x 74-88% Magical Leaf 2x 50-59% Razor Leaf 2x 53-63% View Chikorita builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 7 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, Captivate and 4 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

7moves

Breed With (best first)

HeartGold & SoulSilver Luvdisc Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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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 Surf and Waterfall for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 4

Charm

——10020Normal

Lv 7

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 9

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 14

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 17

Lucky Chant

———30Normal

Lv 22

Attract

——10015Normal

Lv 27

Sweet Kiss

——7510Normal

Lv 31

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Lv 37

Aqua Ring

———20Water

Lv 40

Captivate

——10020Normal

Lv 46

Flail

——10015Normal

Lv 51

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM55

Brine

D6510010Water

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

D9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

D8010015Water

HM05

Whirlpool

D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Egg

Aqua Ring

———20Water

Egg

Captivate

——10020Normal

Egg

Mud Sport

———15Ground

Egg

Splash

———40Normal

Egg

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Egg

Water Sport

———15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Bounce

D85855Flying

Tutor

Dive

D8010010Water

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

D12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

HeartGold & SoulSilver Luvdisc Locations

Easy grab on Luvdisc with high spawn rates across 2 locations in mid-game water routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Best Locations to Catch Luvdisc in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Route 27

SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.20 Route

CommonMid

Swarm active

Route 27

HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.20 Route

CommonMid

Swarm active

Luvdisc Guide

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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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Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Move Moves Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Luvdisc Razor Leaf 2x 59-72% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 1 Damage vs Luvdisc Vine Whip 2x 59-72% View Bellsprout builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Learns Spark at Level 15 View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Learns Spark at Level 15 View Minun builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 13 Learns Spark at Level 13 View Shinx builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Vine Whip 2x 68-82% Bullet Seed 2x 45-55% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Luvdisc Bullet Seed 2x 27-34% Absorb 2x 27-34% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 6 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Razor Leaf 2x 57-68% Bullet Seed 2x 27-34% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Vine Whip 2x 57-68% Bullet Seed 2x 34-41% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
TM Move Moves Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Bullet Seed 2x 34-41% View Paras builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 153-181%KO Energy Ball 2x 115-136%KO Vine Whip 2x 72-85% Bullet Seed 2x 42-51% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 134-158%KO Energy Ball 2x 100-119%KO Bullet Seed 2x 28-34% Absorb 2x 28-34% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 100-119%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-91% Magical Leaf 2x 53-62% Razor Leaf 2x 57-68% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 128-153%KO Energy Ball 2x 96-113%KO Vine Whip 2x 62-74% Bullet Seed 2x 38-45% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 96-113%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-91% Bullet Seed 2x 32-40% View Paras builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 150-178%KO Energy Ball 2x 114-136%KO Vine Whip 2x 70-84% Bullet Seed 2x 44-52% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 21 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 134-159%KO Energy Ball 2x 103-122%KO Mega Drain 2x 47-56% Bullet Seed 2x 27-33% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 98-117%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-89% Magical Leaf 2x 52-61% Razor Leaf 2x 55-66% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 127-150%KO Energy Ball 2x 95-113%KO Vine Whip 2x 59-70% Bullet Seed 2x 34-42% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 95-113%KO Energy Ball 2x 70-84% Bullet Seed 2x 34-42% View Paras builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 148-175%KO Energy Ball 2x 112-132%KO Vine Whip 2x 69-82% Bullet Seed 2x 43-51% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 21 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 129-152%KO Energy Ball 2x 99-117%KO Mega Drain 2x 45-55% Bullet Seed 2x 26-31% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 95-113%KO Energy Ball 2x 73-86% Magical Leaf 2x 49-58% Razor Leaf 2x 52-62% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 125-148%KO Energy Ball 2x 95-113%KO Vine Whip 2x 58-70% Bullet Seed 2x 32-39% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Luvdisc Solar Beam 2x 92-109%KO Energy Ball 2x 69-82% Bullet Seed 2x 32-39% View Paras builds →

Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire Thunder Wave Explosion Damage vs Luvdisc Thunderbolt 2x 185-218%KO Explosion 85-101%KO View Magnezone builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Shadow Ball Will O Wisp TrickUtility Damage vs Luvdisc Thunderbolt 2x 149-176%KO Shadow Ball 66-78% View Rotom builds →