Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Lombre flexibility. Sp. Def barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs.
It is nocturnal and becomes active at nightfall. It feeds on aquatic mosses that grow in the riverbed.
It lives at the water’s edge where it is sunny. It sleeps on a bed of water grass by day and becomes active at night.
Lombre Weakness
Lombre's Water/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Flying, and Bug. Standard number of weaknesses for the Water/Grass typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
 Wimpod BugWater | C | |
 Wingull Water | D | |
 Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Dewpider builds →Bug Bite 2x47-56% Infestation 2x14-17% | ||
 Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Noibat builds →Wing Attack 2x40-47% Air Cutter 2x40-47% Gust 2x29-34% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Wimpod BugWater | C | |
Wingull Water | D | |
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Dewpider builds →Bug Bite 2x45-55% Infestation 2x16-19% | ||
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Noibat builds →Wing Attack 2x39-47% Air Cutter 2x39-47% Gust 2x26-31% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x76-90% Air Slash 2x81-96% Wing Attack 2x53-63% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Gloom builds →Venoshock 2x66-78% Acid 2x40-48% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Roselia builds →Venoshock 2x73-87% Pin Missile 2x18-22% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
 Mareanie PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Mareanie builds →Venoshock 2x40-48% Peck 2x22-26% Pin Missile 2x17-20% Poison Sting 2x15-18% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Dewpider builds →Lunge 2x58-69% Bug Bite 2x45-54% Infestation 2x15-18% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x77-91% Air Slash 2x82-97% U-turn 2x40-48% Wing Attack 2x53-63% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Gloom builds →Venoshock 2x65-77% Acid 2x41-49% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Roselia builds →Venoshock 2x75-89% Pin Missile 2x17-21% Poison Sting 2x16-20% | ||
Mareanie PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Mareanie builds →Venoshock 2x41-49% Peck 2x22-27% Pin Missile 2x16-19% Poison Sting 2x16-20% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Dewpider builds →Lunge 2x60-71% Bug Bite 2x46-54% Infestation 2x14-17% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x75-89% Air Slash 2x79-94% U-turn 2x39-47% Wing Attack 2x50-60% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Gloom builds →Venoshock 2x63-76% Acid 2x39-47% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Roselia builds →Venoshock 2x73-86% Pin Missile 2x17-21% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
Mareanie PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Mareanie builds →Venoshock 2x39-47% Peck 2x22-26% Pin Missile 2x16-19% Poison Sting 2x15-18% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Dewpider builds →Lunge 2x57-68% Bug Bite 2x44-52% Infestation 2x13-16% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Toxapex builds →Venoshock 2x47-55% Peck 2x23-28% Pin Missile 2x18-22% Poison Sting 2x17-20% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x76-90% Air Slash 2x80-95% U-turn 2x39-47% Wing Attack 2x51-60% | ||
 Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Mantine builds →Bounce 2x61-73% Air Slash 2x70-83% Wing Attack 2x44-53% Acrobatics 2x40-48% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Gloom builds →Venoshock 2x63-75% Acid 2x40-48% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Roselia builds →Venoshock 2x72-85% Pin Missile 2x17-20% Poison Sting 2x17-20% | ||
Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Toxapex builds →Cross Poison 2x72-85% Venoshock 2x45-53% Peck 2x25-29% Pin Missile 2x18-22% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x157-185%KO Venoshock 2x34-40% Bug Bite 2x105-125%KO Struggle Bug 2x39-46% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Noivern builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Air Slash 2x82-97% U-turn 2x52-62% Wing Attack 2x66-78% | ||
Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Mantine builds →Bounce 2x62-74% Air Slash 2x70-83% Wing Attack 2x45-53% Acrobatics 2x41-48% | ||
 Araquanid WaterBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Araquanid builds →Lunge 2x88-104%KO Bug Bite 2x66-78% Infestation 2x15-18% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Volcarona's Psychic hits Lombre for 57-67%. Venusaur's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 180-212%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Volcarona builds →Psychic57-67% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb 2x180-212%KO Giga Drain75-89% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lombre View Nidoking builds →Thunderbolt49-58% Ice Beam49-58% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Sitting between Lotad and Ludicolo, Lombre is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Lotad). The final form adds another 140 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lombre to get Lotad eggs easily using 50 partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf and 4 more.
Sword & Shield Lombre Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Counter and Leech Seed from the egg pool give Lombre something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Lombre in Sword & Shield
Lombre is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Lombre in Sword & Shield
Lotad is your first catch on the way to Lombre. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-40 across 25 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LotadWest Lake AxewellOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsGrass Lv.7-1040%EarlyRainingDappled GroveGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyHeavy FogRoute 2Grass Lv.4-6 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherDappled GroveGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyRainingRoute 2 - High LevelGrass Lv.37-40 Route20%LateAll Weather
Step 2Lombre ✓Dappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlySnowingDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlySandstormDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlyRainingDappled GroveOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochOverworld Lv.14-15 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherGiant's CapGrass Lv.27-2940%MidNormal WeatherRoute 5Grass Lv.16-18 Route20%MidAll WeatherGiant's SeatGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidRainingGiant's SeatOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateRainingGiant's SeatOverworld Lv.33-38 Water25%LateNormal Weatheror evolve from Lotad (Step 1)
Lombre Guide
Get Lombre to Ludicolo using a Water Stone. At 340 BST, Lombre is just the starting point.
For Sword & Shield, you can run Lombre through the first few routes without issues. 340 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ludicolo as fast as you can.
You can find Lombre in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Yes, Lombre is in Sword & Shield. It shows up in 15 games across the series.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Lombre appears in 15 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- 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