Ludicolo: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP80155–187270–364

Atk7081–134130–262

Def7081–134130–262

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD100108–167184–328

Spe7081–134130–262

Total480Higher than 59% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

WaterGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

BugFlyingPoison

Resists

½×

GroundSteel

¼×

Water

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingRockGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Ludicolo outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Ludicolo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Ludicolo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Ludicolo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Ludicolo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →
Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck Golduck Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Horsea Goldeen Seaking Magikarp Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Qwilfish Mantine Kingdra Mega Swampert Lotad Lombre Surskit Anorith Armaldo Feebas Huntail Gorebyss Relicanth Luvdisc Buizel Floatzel Finneon Lumineon Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Tirtouga Carracosta Beartic Chewtle Drednaw Arrokuda Barraskewda Basculegion Overqwil
If is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Rain Dish →
Other Pokémon with Rain Dish 12
Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Tentacool Tentacruel Lotad Lombre Wingull Pelipper Surskit Morelull Shiinotic
This Pokémon cannot be . to Intimidate.
Everything about Own Tempo →
Other Pokémon with Own Tempo 29
Slowpoke Slowbro Lickitung Slowking Smeargle Lotad Lombre Numel Spoink Grumpig Spinda Glameow Purugly Lickilicky Petilil Lilligant Espurr Bergmite Avalugg Own Tempo Rockruff Mudbray Mudsdale Female Indeedee Tandemaus Fidough Tadbulb Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

2.1% of teams · rank #67 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.8%
1500 weighting0.9%
1630 weighting2.1%
1760 weighting9.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.7%
0.3%

EV spreads

Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe91.7%
Modest 60 HP / 252 SpA / 196 Spe4.9%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.7%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.7%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.7%

Tera types

Water93.2%
Grass5.7%
Ice0.7%
Poison0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0270LotadWaterGrass
1. Level 14
  #0271LombreWaterGrass
  1. Use Water Stone
    #0272LudicoloWaterGrass

Moves

Level up 3


1	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Spec	65	100%	20
1	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
1	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5

TM / HM / TR 57


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM19	Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Fairy	Spec	40	—	15
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Phys	80	100%	15
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Spec	90	85%	10

Egg moves 18


Egg	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
Egg	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Egg	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
Egg	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	18	80%	15
Egg	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
Egg	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
Egg	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
Egg	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	40	100%	15
Egg	MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Grass	Phys	55	95%	25
Egg	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Teeter DanceConfuses adjacent Pokémon.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
Egg	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15

Biology

It enjoys dancing. Its cells produce energy when hit with the sound waves of cheerful or festive music.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#28 in Hoenn in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 8,708 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#258 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Carefree Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green

: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Hoenn#021Mountain Kalos#057New Hoenn#021Galar#038Kitakami#106

If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
When it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent.
Emerald
Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in LUDICOLO’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
LUDICOLO begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Ludicolo
Japanese: ルンパッパ
Japanese (romaji): Runpappa
Korean: 로파파
Chinese (Traditional): 樂天河童
Chinese (Simplified): 乐天河童
French: Ludicolo
German: Kappalores
Spanish: Ludicolo
Italian: Ludicolo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 3 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 216
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Water 1Grass
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Lombre: Use Water Stone.

Shield 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.