Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Ludicolo's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
Ludicolo Weakness
Ludicolo is weak to Poison, Flying, and Bug. Ludicolo's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Salamence builds →Fly 2x115-135%KO Aerial Ace 2x77-91% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x80-95% Poison Jab 2x61-72% Venoshock 2x59-70% Poison Sting 2x13-15% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x82-97% Poison Jab 2x55-65% Bug Bite 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x41-49% | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Victreebel builds →Sludge Bomb 2x67-79% Poison Jab 2x82-97% Venoshock 2x49-58% Infestation 2x11-13% | ||
 Araquanid WaterBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Araquanid builds →Leech Life 2x61-72% Lunge 2x61-72% X-Scissor 2x61-72% Poison Jab 2x40-48% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Fini's Moonblast hits Ludicolo for 36-42%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast36-42% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Toxapex builds →Scald4-5% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain28-33% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ludicolo View Salazzle builds →Sludge Bomb 2x88-104%KO Heat Wave47-55% Dragon Pulse28-33% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Ludicolo evolved from Lotad's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Lotad eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Lotad pushed Ludicolo to 480 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ludicolo to get Lotad eggs easily using 67 partners from the Plant and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Flail, Giga Drain and 7 more.
Sun & Moon Ludicolo Best Moveset
Ludicolo runs a standard special attacker set. Mild nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Swiftswim supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Ludicolo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Fake Out
- Giga Drain
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Energy Ball
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Ludicolo. Counter and Flail come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Solar Beam and Hydro Pump and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ludicolo in Sun & Moon
Ludicolo isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Lotad from Sapphire, Emerald, or Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Lotad to Ludicolo is covered in the steps below.
Ludicolo Guide
In Sun & Moon, Ludicolo looks average on paper at 480 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Ice Beam with Life Orb is the standard set.
Ludicolo gets Swift Swim, Rain Dish, and Own Tempo. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Ludicolo is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Fakeout, Giga Drain, and Hydro Pump. Ice Beam leads at 23% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Ludicolo has been in 15 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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