Stats & Training
Speed and Sp. Def carry most of Luvdisc's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
Luvdisc Weakness
Type-wise, Luvdisc takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x85-102%KO Mega Drain 2x62-74% Absorb 2x32-40% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x66-79% Vine Whip 2x57-68% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x57-68% Vine Whip 2x47-57% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x100-118%KO Magical Leaf 2x80-95% Mega Drain 2x54-65% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x86-103%KO Razor Leaf 2x61-72% Vine Whip 2x51-61% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x44-53% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x51-61% Vine Whip 2x42-49% | ||
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 2x73-87% Vine Whip 2x44-53% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x100-118%KO Magical Leaf 2x80-95% Mega Drain 2x54-65% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x86-103%KO Razor Leaf 2x61-72% Vine Whip 2x51-61% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x44-53% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x51-61% Vine Whip 2x42-49% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x100-118%KO Magical Leaf 2x80-95% Mega Drain 2x54-65% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x86-103%KO Razor Leaf 2x61-72% Vine Whip 2x51-61% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x44-53% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x51-61% Vine Whip 2x42-49% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x83-98% Vine Whip 2x72-85% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x160-189%KO Giga Drain 2x102-121%KO Magical Leaf 2x83-98% Mega Drain 2x55-65% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x88-104%KO Razor Leaf 2x63-75% Vine Whip 2x52-62% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x63-75% Charge Beam 2x25-30% Bullet Seed 2x30-36% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x175-206%KO Razor Leaf 2x82-97% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x84-100%KO Vine Whip 2x71-84% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x165-194%KO Giga Drain 2x103-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x84-100%KO Mega Drain 2x58-69% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Weepinbell builds →Razor Leaf 2x79-94% Vine Whip 2x66-78% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x90-106%KO Razor Leaf 2x64-75% Vine Whip 2x53-63% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Amoonguss builds →Solar Beam 2x144-170%KO Giga Drain 2x91-107%KO Mega Drain 2x49-58% Absorb 2x25-31% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x173-203%KO Razor Leaf 2x81-97% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x201-236%KO | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 2x186-219%KO Leaf Tornado 2x84-99% Vine Whip 2x71-84% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x164-193%KO Petal Blizzard 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain 2x103-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x84-99% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Luvdisc with Leaf Storm (92-109%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Luvdisc for 77-91%. Rotom deals 60-71% with Volt Switch.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave13-16% Thunderbolt 2x77-91% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Luvdisc View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x60-71% Shadow Ball34-41% | ||
X & Y Evolution
Luvdisc doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 10 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Luvdisc easily with 23 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Brine and 7 more to offspring.
X & Y Luvdisc Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Luvdisc's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Speed EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Swiftswim adds passive value. Scald gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Luvdisc best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Scald
- Rain Dance
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring aren't available any other way for Luvdisc, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
X & Y Luvdisc Locations
Luvdisc is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 12 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Luvdisc in X & Y
Bring Old Rod for Luvdisc. There are 12 fishing encounters from Lv. 15+ with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
Luvdisc Guide
Honestly, in X & Y Luvdisc is a tough sell at 330 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In X & Y, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Luvdisc. The 330 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Scald with Eviolite is the standard set.
Swift Swim is what you want on Luvdisc. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hydration) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Luvdisc worth using.
Luvdisc's best stat is Speed at base 97. Water gives decent defensive coverage with 4 resistances.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Luvdisc spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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