In Platinum, Loudred isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Exploud to unlock its full potential. At 360 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Loudred weak to?

In Platinum, Loudred's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Loudred?

In Platinum, Whismur evolves into Loudred at level 20. Loudred evolves into Exploud at level 40. Loudred is a middle-stage evolution in the Whismur line.

What is the best ability for Loudred?

Soundproof is the go-to ability for Loudred. It protects against sound-based moves. Its hidden ability Scrappy can work in specific setups.

What role does Loudred play in battle?

In Platinum, Loudred fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 71 Attack and 71 Sp. Atk. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

Loudred - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

48Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Loudred's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP84

Attack71

Defense43

Sp. Atk71

Sp. Def43

Speed48

Total360

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight40.5 kg

Base XP126

Abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

ScrappyHANot in game

Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

The shock waves from its cries can tip over trucks. It stamps its feet to power up.

Platinum

Loudred Weakness

Type-wise, Loudred takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

Loudred Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Loudred in Platinum (Best Counters)

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 238-281%KO Close Combat 2x 192-226%KO Focus Blast 2x 83-98% Brick Break 2x 121-143%KO View Heracross builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 SubmissionLv. 32 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 198-233%KO Focus Blast 2x 94-112%KO Submission 2x 107-126%KO Brick Break 2x 101-119%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 133-157%KO High Jump Kick 2x 115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x 107-126%KO Drain Punch 2x 68-81% View Medicham builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 135-160%KO Focus Blast 2x 109-129%KO Brick Break 2x 68-81% Revenge 2x 56-67% View Croagunk builds →

Platinum Evolution

Loudred is the middle stage between Whismur and Exploud. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 130 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#293Whismur

Level 20

#294Loudred

Level 40

#295Exploud

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Whismur

Normal

Loudred

Normal

Exploud

Normal

84+20

104+20

ATK

71+20

91+20

DEF

43+20

63+20

SP.ATK

71+20

91+20

SP.DEF

43+20

73+30

SPE

48+20

68+20

BST

240D-Tier

360D-Tier+120

490C-Tier+130

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Loudred to get Whismur eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Extrasensory, Smelling Salts and 4 more.

Egg Groups

GroundMonster

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Loudred Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

Stall teams hate this. Loudred can spread damage across 11 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Mega Kick keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Howl

———40Normal

Lv 1

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Lv 5

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Lv 11

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 15

Howl

———40Normal

Lv 20

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 23

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 29

Stomp

—6510020Normal

Lv 37

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 43

Roar-6

C——20Normal

Lv 51

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 51

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

Lv 57

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

C120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

C9510015Fire

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM50

Overheat

C140905Fire

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609510Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Extrasensory

D8010030Psychic

Egg

Smelling Salts

—7010010Normal

Egg

Smokescreen

——10020Normal

Egg

Snore

D4010015Normal

Egg

Swagger

——9015Normal

Egg

Take Down

—908520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Rollout

—309020Rock

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Psych Up

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

How to Get Loudred in Platinum

the PokeRadar is the only way to find Loudred in this game. 1 locations host these encounters, and each one has its own conditions. These become available in late-game encounter areas. Sort below to compare them.

Where To Catch Loudred in Platinum

Step 1Obtain Whismur
Train until Level 20
Step 2Loudred ✓
Mt. Coronet - Summit
Using PokeRadar Lv.37-40 Cave
UncommonLate
or evolve from Whismur (Step 1)

Loudred Guide

In Platinum, Loudred isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Exploud to unlock its full potential. At 360 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Platinum, Loudred's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Platinum, Whismur evolves into Loudred at level 20. Loudred evolves into Exploud at level 40. Loudred is a middle-stage evolution in the Whismur line.
Soundproof is the go-to ability for Loudred. It protects against sound-based moves. Its hidden ability Scrappy can work in specific setups.
In Platinum, Loudred fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 71 Attack and 71 Sp. Atk. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

Game Availability

Loudred first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Infernape FireFighting	A
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 41 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 210-247%KO Close Combat 2x 168-198%KO Focus Blast 2x 168-198%KO Brick Break 2x 106-125%KO View Infernape builds →
Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 245-289%KO Close Combat 2x 197-232%KO Focus Blast 2x 83-98% Brick Break 2x 123-145%KO View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 214-253%KO Focus Blast 2x 144-170%KO Brick Break 2x 109-128%KO Revenge 2x 86-102%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 53 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 245-289%KO Close Combat 2x 197-232%KO Focus Blast 2x 117-138%KO Brick Break 2x 123-145%KO View Gallade builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 136-160%KO High Jump Kick 2x 118-140%KO Focus Blast 2x 110-130%KO Drain Punch 2x 69-81% View Medicham builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 236-278%KO Close Combat 2x 189-222%KO Focus Blast 2x 79-93% Brick Break 2x 119-140%KO View Heracross builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 40 SubmissionLv. 32 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 196-231%KO Focus Blast 2x 94-111%KO Cross Chop 2x 132-156%KO Submission 2x 105-124%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 132-156%KO High Jump Kick 2x 113-133%KO Focus Blast 2x 105-124%KO Drain Punch 2x 67-80% View Medicham builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 134-158%KO Focus Blast 2x 107-127%KO Brick Break 2x 67-80% Revenge 2x 54-64% View Croagunk builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 147-173%KO Focus Blast 2x 73-87% Drain Punch 2x 76-89% Brick Break 2x 76-89% View Riolu builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 245-289%KO Close Combat 2x 197-232%KO Focus Blast 2x 83-98% Brick Break 2x 123-145%KO View Heracross builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 40 SubmissionLv. 32 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 203-240%KO Focus Blast 2x 96-113%KO Cross Chop 2x 136-160%KO Submission 2x 110-130%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 136-160%KO High Jump Kick 2x 118-140%KO Focus Blast 2x 110-130%KO Drain Punch 2x 69-81% View Medicham builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 138-162%KO Focus Blast 2x 110-130%KO Brick Break 2x 70-83% Revenge 2x 56-66% View Croagunk builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Loudred Focus Punch 2x 153-181%KO Focus Blast 2x 77-91% Drain Punch 2x 78-92% Brick Break 2x 78-92% View Riolu builds →