Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain, letting Luvdisc hit way above its stat class. Water typing helps — only weak to Electric and Grass. Introduced in Gen 3. Known as the Rendezvous Pokemon.
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.
It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
Luvdisc Weakness
GoodType-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 doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find no compatible partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 10 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed Luvdisc easily from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Brine and 7 more to offspring.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Luvdisc's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Speed EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Swiftswim adds passive value. Scald gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Best Luvdisc Moveset
- Scald
- Rain Dance
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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
Luvdisc is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 12 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Bring Old Rod for Luvdisc. There are 12 fishing encounters from Lv. 15+ with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Luvdisc. The 330 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Luvdisc doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Water-type Pokemon with a 330 base stat total.
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 special attacker with base 40 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a pivot.
Luvdisc appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Luvdisc spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A