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.
There was an era when it was overfished due to the rumor that having one of its heart-shaped scales would enable you to find a sweetheart.
Luvdisc makes its home in coral reefs in warm seas. It especially likes sleeping in the space between Corsola’s branches.
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 |
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x205-242%KO Thunderbolt 2x153-181%KO Discharge 2x138-163%KO Spark 2x77-92% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x177-208%KO Leaf Blade 2x148-175%KO Razor Leaf 2x91-107%KO Leafage 2x67-79% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x225-264%KO Thunderbolt 2x168-198%KO Spark 2x77-92% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x88-104%KO Thunderbolt 2x73-86% Wild Charge 2x88-104%KO Discharge 2x64-76% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Luvdisc with Thunderbolt (164-193%). Kartana's Knock Off hits Luvdisc for 65-77%. Amoonguss's Giga Drain also KOs at 90-106%.
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave29-34% Thunderbolt 2x164-193%KO | ||
Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Kartana builds →Knock Off65-77% | ||
Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x92-108%KO Hex42-50% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 10 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Luvdisc easily with 25 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Brine and 7 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Luvdisc Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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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 Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Luvdisc Locations
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.
Luvdisc Guide
Honestly, in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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
- 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
