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Lotad(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water/Grass type Pokémon that was introduced in the Third generation. It evolves into Lombre at Level 14 and then into Ludicolo via a Water Stone.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Lotad is a small, blue plant Pokémon with six stubby legs. It has large eyes and a wide, yellow mouth similar to a bill. A large leaf that resembles a lilypad covers its back. This large leaf allows Lotad to float across ponds, and it will sometimes ferry smaller Pokémon on its back in this manner.

The head leaf is a natural dirt-repellent. The leaf can stay clean even after transporting Pokémon covered in mud. However, the leaf will wilt if Lotad becomes dehydrated. Its size and weight prevent Lotad from living on land, but, on rare occasions, it travels on land in search of clean water. Lotad is known to gather in lakes of good water quality. The lake's surfaces are occasionally covered in Lotad leaves.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Lotad occasionally replace the Chinchou bumpers at the top of the Ruby Field.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Lotad's official debut before the games is in Johto Photo Finish, where it was seen in Harrison's description of the Hoenn region.

In The Lotad Lowdown, three sisters named Natalie, Nicole, and Rita owned a flower shop and a horde of Lotad. One of these Lotad were given to Brock. This particular Lotad was a bit slow and sometimes stared blankly for a few seconds before attacking. In Take the Lombre Home, it evolved into a Lombre. It then evolved into a Ludicolo in Once in a Mawile.

Origin and inspiration[]

Lotad appears to be based on a lily pad and the kappa, a Japanese yōkai that has a water-filled dish on its head and a turtle-like beak.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Lotad live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this Pokémon travels on land in search of clean water.
Pokémon Sapphire Lotad is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this Pokémon is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.
Pokémon Emerald This Pokémon lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small Pokémon across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.
Pokémon FireRed It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Pokémon LeafGreen It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon Pearl It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon Platinum It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon HeartGold Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon White It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon Black 2 It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon White 2 It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon Y It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Lotad live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this Pokémon travels on land in search of clean water.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Lotad is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this Pokémon is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Pokémon Shield Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry for Pokémon that can't swim.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry for Pokémon that can't swim.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet The leaf on its head is naturally dirt repellent and will stay clean even after transporting Pokémon that are covered in mud.
Pokémon Violet Lotad will gather in lakes that have good water quality. The surfaces of the lakes sometimes become covered in Lotad leaves.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Sapphire
Routes 102 and 114
Pokémon Emerald
Routes 102 and 114
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 203, 204, 205, and 212 (Sapphire)
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 203, 204, 205, and 212 (Sapphire)
Pokémon Platinum
Routes 203, 204,and south 210, Eterna Forest (Sapphire)
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
White Forest (Surfing)
Pokémon Black 2
Breed Lombre/ Ludicolo
Pokémon White 2
Breed Lombre/ Ludicolo
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Lombre/ Ludicolo
Pokémon Y
Breed Lombre/ Ludicolo
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 102
Route 114 (Horde Encounter)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Breed Lombre or Ludicolo
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Breed Lombre or Ludicolo
Pokémon Shield
Route 2, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Still-Water Cavern
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods
Pokémon Violet
Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods

Evolution[]

Lotad
Reach level 14.
Lombre
Use Water Stone.
Ludicolo
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 40
Attack 30
Defense 30
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 30
Total 220

Moveset[]

Main article: Lotad/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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