Stats & Training
Lotad's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Def EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
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.
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.
Lotad Weakness
Type-wise, Lotad takes extra damage from Poison, Flying, and Bug. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
 Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
 Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x105-126%KO Acid 2x51-63% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x118-140%KO Acid 2x55-65% | ||
Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x102-120%KO Poison Tail 2x80-95% Acid 2x50-60% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x85-100%KO Struggle Bug 2x47-55% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Wingull builds →Wing Attack 2x63-75% Air Cutter 2x63-75% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x146-173%KO Venoshock 2x107-127%KO Poison Sting 2x28-34% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x118-139%KO Venoshock 2x86-101%KO Acid 2x56-68% | ||
Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x100-118%KO Venoshock 2x75-89% Poison Tail 2x79-93% Acid 2x46-55% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x86-101%KO Struggle Bug 2x46-55% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x149-176%KO Venoshock 2x108-128%KO Poison Sting 2x27-32% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x121-144%KO Venoshock 2x88-104%KO Acid 2x57-68% | ||
Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x101-120%KO Venoshock 2x75-88% Poison Tail 2x77-92% Acid 2x47-56% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x84-100%KO Struggle Bug 2x47-56% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Tropius builds →Fly 2x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x103-122%KO Gust 2x54-65% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x125-148%KO U-turn 2x65-76% Wing Attack 2x84-99% Sky Drop 2x84-99% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x151-178%KO Venoshock 2x109-129%KO Poison Sting 2x25-30% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x132-156%KO Venoshock 2x96-114%KO Acid 2x61-72% | ||
Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x103-122%KO Venoshock 2x73-87% Poison Tail 2x80-95% Acid 2x48-57% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Tropius builds →Fly 2x162-190%KO Air Slash 2x100-118%KO Aerial Ace 2x108-127%KO Gust 2x56-66% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x127-150%KO U-turn 2x66-79% Wing Attack 2x86-101%KO Sky Drop 2x86-101%KO | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x154-182%KO Venoshock 2x113-133%KO Poison Sting 2x27-32% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x137-162%KO Venoshock 2x100-118%KO Acid 2x63-75% | ||
Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x105-124%KO Venoshock 2x76-89% Poison Tail 2x83-98% Acid 2x49-58% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Tropius builds →Fly 2x154-182%KO Air Slash 2x97-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x105-123%KO Gust 2x52-62% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x123-146%KO U-turn 2x64-77% Wing Attack 2x83-98% Sky Drop 2x83-98% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x150-177%KO Venoshock 2x109-129%KO Poison Sting 2x26-31% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x131-154%KO Venoshock 2x95-112%KO Acid 2x59-70% Infestation 2x21-24% | ||
Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x100-118%KO Venoshock 2x74-87% Poison Tail 2x80-95% Acid 2x48-56% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Lotad for 57-67%. Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (347-409%). Volcarona's Flamethrower also KOs at 131-154%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gliscor builds →Earthquake57-67% Knock Off50-59% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball154-181%KO Sludge Bomb 2x347-409%KO Focus Blast154-181%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain72-86% Flamethrower131-154%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Salamence builds →Earthquake68-81% Outrage246-290%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lotad View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch60-71% U Turn 2x419-493%KO Superpower239-281%KO Knock Off130-153%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Lotad is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Lombre first, then eventually reaches Ludicolo. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 260 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lotad easily with 59 breeding partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Counter, Flail, Giga Drain and 7 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Lotad Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Counter and Flail give Lotad options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Lotad Locations
Easy grab on Lotad with high spawn rates across 3 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Lotad in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Walking encounters at Lv. 2-9 across 3 spots for Lotad. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Lotad Guide
Lotad evolves into Lombre at level 14. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Lotad does the job early-game if you need a Water/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Lombre before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Lotad is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Lotad first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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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