Luvdisc Best Moveset
Water at 40 Sp. Atk and 97 Speed. Fast with nothing behind it. 43/55/65 bulk collapses to any hit that connects. AbilitySwift Swim doubles the already-high Speed under rain, which doesn't matter when the damage output is nonexistent. The moveset has no competitive function.
330 BST in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 97 Speed was the only stat above average. 40 Sp. Atk meant outspeeding things Luvdisc couldn't scratch.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power Grass
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Swift Swim doubled Speed in rain in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 97 doubled was fast, but 40 Sp. Atk with nothing to do at that speed was pointless.
Best Moves
Best Build
Luvdisc best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Aqua Jet
- Toxic
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
No new tools in Gen V (Black & White). 30 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk was nothing. Luvdisc existed to hold Heart Scales for move reminders, not for battle.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Rain Dance
- Hidden Power Grass
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
One of the worst fully evolved Pokemon in Gen VI (X & Y). No item, ability, or move combination could fix 330 BST.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Draining Kiss
- Water Pulse
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Same floor in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Designed as a wild encounter for Heart Scales, not as a competitive Pokemon. The chart reflected that.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Six gens of 330 BST in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Luvdisc existed to show how far down the tier system went.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Whirlpool
- Ice Beam
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Luvdisc Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Luvdisc
Miraidon can KO Luvdisc with Volt Switch (147-173%). Kartana's Knock Off hits Luvdisc for 65-77%. Whimsicott deals 79-93% with Giga Drain.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHadronengine ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Miraidon builds →Draco Meteor136-160%KO Dazzling Gleam84-99% Volt Switch 2x147-173%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Kartana builds →Knock Off65-77% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast50-59% Giga Drain 2x79-93% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Incineroar builds →Knock Off51-60% Flare Blitz47-55% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x150-177%KO Shadow Ball86-101%KO Thunderbolt 2x193-226%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Luvdisc easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
Luvdisc Locations
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 18 walking locations at Lv. 15-80 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 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 5 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 4 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
Base Stats
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.
During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
Luvdisc Guide
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.
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.
Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Luvdisc is a mixed attacker with base 30 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
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.
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- 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