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#0272 · Generation III

Ludicolo

Water / Grass · Carefree Pokémon — first seen in Generation III.

Showing the official games. Pick a ROM hack to see how it changes this Pokémon, or compare all of them.

Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP80
270364
Attack70
130262
Defense70
130262
Sp. Attack90
166306
Sp. Defense100
184328
Speed70
130262
Total480

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Ludicolo takes from each attacking type.

×2
FlyingPoisonBug
×½
GroundSteel
×¼
Water
×1
NormalFightingRockGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Evolution

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon4 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 15 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
TM98WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
UproarNormalSpecial90100%10
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100%10
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100%10
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Sun / Moon4 level-up · 34 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
TM98WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire4 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 15 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical40100%20
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
UproarNormalSpecial90100%10
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100%10
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100%10
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
X / Y4 level-up · 39 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical40100%20
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
Black 2 / White 24 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 13 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM06DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
UproarNormalSpecial90100%10
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100%10
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100%10
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Black / White4 level-up · 36 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM06DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
HeartGold / SoulSilver4 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 12 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100%30
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
UproarNormalSpecial90100%10
DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Platinum4 level-up · 42 TM/HM · 11 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100%30
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
UproarNormalSpecial90100%10
DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Diamond / Pearl4 level-up · 42 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100%30
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085%20
FireRed / LeafGreen4 level-up · 29 TM/HM · 10 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1AbsorbGrassSpecial20100%25
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100%30
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085%20
Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
Mega KickNormalPhysical12075%5
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
CounterFightingPhysical—100%20
Seismic TossFightingPhysical—100%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
MetronomeNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
Emerald4 level-up · 29 TM/HM · 20 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1AbsorbGrassSpecial20100%25
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100%30
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085%20
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
Mega KickNormalPhysical12075%5
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
CounterFightingPhysical—100%20
Seismic TossFightingPhysical—100%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
MetronomeNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
EndureNormalStatus——10
SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5
Ruby / Sapphire4 level-up · 29 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1AbsorbGrassSpecial20100%25
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
1AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100%30
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Where to find it in the official games

Not obtainable in the wild in any of the 16 official games this site covers. In those games it has to be evolved, traded or bred — or it belongs to a game whose data is not here yet.

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

18 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Infinite Fusion
Route 6Super Rod (Remix) · Lv 25-35 · 20%
Lake of RageSuper Rod (Remix) · Lv 45-79 · 5%rare
Lake of Rage (area 2)Super Rod (Remix) · Lv 45-79 · 5%rare
Pokémon Odyssey
Fourth Stratum (3)F.O.E. · Lv 58 · Event
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux
Victory Road - ForestShaking Spot · Lv 59 · 5%rare
Route 3Shaking Spot · Lv 68 · 5%rare
Pokémon Phoenix Red
Route 19Surf · Lv 34-36 · 4%rare
Seafoam Islands B3FGrass · Lv 36-38 · 15%
Elite Redux
Route 111Super Rod · Lv — · 40%
Fortree CityGrass · Lv — · 4%rare
Pokémon Emerald Kaizo
Route 123Grass · Lv 74 · 10%
Safari Zone SouthwestGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60%
Sootopolis CityGrass · Lv 5-45 · 2%rare
Pokémon Emerald Ex
Route 102Super Rod · Lv ? · 5%rare
Route 123Surf · Lv ? · 5%rare
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Pacifidlog TownSuper Rod · Lv 30-35 · 40%
Safari Zone SouthwestSuper Rod · Lv 25-30 · 5%rare
Pokémon Platinum Kaizo
Twinleaf TownSuper Rod · Lv ? · 1%
Route 204 SouthSuper Rod · Lv ? · 1%
Route 204 NorthSuper Rod · Lv ? · 1%
and 1 more area
Pokémon Exceeded
Route 119Super Rod · Lv 40-45 · 1%rare
Route 120Surf · Lv 20-30 · 15%
Route 137Super Rod · Lv 40-45 · 1%rare
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Route 119Land · Lv 35-45 · 5%
Route 126Water · Lv 40-50 · 11.1%
Sootopolis CityWater · Lv 40-50 · 11.1%
and 1 more area
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2
Victory Road - ForestShaking Spot · Lv 59 · 5%rare
Route 3Shaking Spot · Lv 68 · 5%rare
Pokémon Definitive Platinum
Victory Road (2)Floor · Lv 63 · 5%
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Lake ValorGrass · Lv ? · 15%
Pokémon Parallel Emerald
Route 120Grass · Lv ? · 20%
Route 120Surf · Lv ? · 10%
Route 121Surf · Lv ? · 30%
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Trick House 3Grass · Lv 50 · 10%
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Route 25Surf · Lv 61-64 · 9%
Route 28Super Rod · Lv 74-78 · 30%
Seafoam Islands B2FGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 70 · 10%
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Route 225Advance Radar (Sapphire Cartridge) · Lv 54 · 8%
Unboundnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Too Many Types 2not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Heart & Soulnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon R.O.W.Enot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Celia's Stupid Romhacknot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plusnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Radical Rednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon GS Chroniclesnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Inclement Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Renegade Platinumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Modern Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Editionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Valiantnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Gaianot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Hearthnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Too Many Types 1not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon WaveBluenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wishnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Low Budget Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrownnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Sacred Gold & Storm Silvernot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon SoothingSilvernot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphirenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black & Volt Whitenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Fire Red Omeganot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Editionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Prismnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Uraniumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Omega Ruby Originsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
HeartGold Generationsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Blitznot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Project Novanot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Spirits of the Stormnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Rule-ettenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Seaglassnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Ludicolo with the ROM hacks →

In the 57 guides that include it

Changed in 32 of 57 guides: retyped in 3, stats in 14, abilities in 22.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Ludicolo, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
Pokémon Too Many Types 2ChangedWaterGrass→GrassWaterVibes480—
Pokémon R.O.W.EChangedWaterGrass500 +20
+20 Speed
Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Celia's Stupid RomhackChangedWaterGrass665 +185
+185 Speed
Swift Swim, Rain Dish
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon OdysseyChangedWaterGrass480Rain Dish, Swift Swim
− Own Tempo
Pokémon Phoenix RedChangedWaterGrass515 +35
+15 HP, -5 Attack, +5 Defense, +20 Sp. Atk, -15 Sp. Def, +15 Speed
Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Radical RedChangedWaterGrass490 +10
+10 Sp. Atk
Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Elite ReduxChangedWaterGrass500 +20
+10 Sp. Atk, +10 Speed
Swift Swim, Chloroplast, Dancer
Pokémon Emerald KaizoChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Renegade PlatinumChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokemon Modern EmeraldChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt EditionChanged0 -480
-80 HP, -70 Attack, -70 Defense, -90 Sp. Atk, -100 Sp. Def, -70 Speed
—
Pokémon Too Many Types 1ChangedWaterGrass→GrassWaterDance480—
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumChangedWaterGrass490 +10
+10 Sp. Atk
Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Platinum KaizoChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Low Budget CrystalChangedWaterGrass480Rain Dish
− Swift Swim, Own Tempo
Pokémon Emerald SquaredChangedWaterGrass495 +15
+15 Sp. Atk
Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen RegrownChangedWaterGrass500 +20
+10 HP, +10 Sp. Atk
Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Sacred Gold & Storm SilverChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon SoothingSilverChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Fire Red OmegaChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket EditionChangedWaterGrass480
-20 Sp. Atk, -10 Sp. Def, +30 Speed
Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokemon PrismChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon Omega Ruby OriginsChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon Platinum ReduxChangedWaterGrass506 +26
+13 HP, -5 Attack, +5 Defense, +5 Sp. Atk, -5 Sp. Def, +13 Speed
Drizzle, Adaptability
+ Drizzle, Adaptability − Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Project NovaChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon Spirits of the StormChanged0 -480
-80 HP, -70 Attack, -70 Defense, -90 Sp. Atk, -100 Sp. Def, -70 Speed
Swift Swim
Pokémon OvercomplicatedChangedWaterGrass→WaterGrassShouleil480Toxic Chain, Water Absorb, Analytic
Pokémon Mirror GoldChangedWaterGrass530 +50
+35 HP, +10 Sp. Atk, +5 Speed
Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless PearlChangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish
− Own Tempo
Pokémon Emerald SeaglassChangedWaterGrass500 +20
+20 HP
Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Grass Pelt
+ Grass Pelt − Own Tempo
UnboundUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Emerald RogueUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Heart & SoulUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Infinite FusionUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon GS ChroniclesUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Inclement EmeraldUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Emerald ExUnchangedWaterGrass480—
Pokémon ValiantUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
GaiaUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon HearthUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon ExceededUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon WaveBlueUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Hoenn's Last WishUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2UnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Definitive PlatinumUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon UraniumUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
HeartGold GenerationsUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Emerald BlitzUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Parallel EmeraldUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Black Pearl EmeraldUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Pokémon Emerald Rule-etteUnchangedWaterGrass480Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

RubyLUDICOLO begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This POKéMON is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.
SapphireUpon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in LUDICOLO’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this POKéMON will exhibit an amazing amount of power.
EmeraldWhen it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent.
FireRed / LeafGreenThe rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2 / XIf it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
HeartGold / SoulSilverIf it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
YThe rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
Omega RubyLudicolo begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.
Alpha SapphireUpon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.

Names in other languages

Japaneseルンパッパ
Japanese (Rōmaji)Runpappa
GermanKappalores
FrenchLudicolo
SpanishLudicolo
ItalianLudicolo
Korean로파파
Chinese (Simplified)乐天河童
Chinese (Traditional)樂天河童

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.