Lotad (#0270) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk3031–9058–174

Def3031–9058–174

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe3031–9058–174

Total220Higher than 3% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Lotad outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Flying2×Poison2×

Resists

Water¼×Ground½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingRockGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain Dish
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Own TempoHidden ability
Prevents confusion.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0270LotadWaterGrass
1. Level 14#0271LombreWaterGrass
  1. Use Water Stone#0272LudicoloWaterGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

3AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

6Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

9MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

12Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

16FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

20Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

24Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

38Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

43Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 6

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggRazor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

EggSweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggTeeter DanceConfuses the target.NormalStatus—100%20

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Water Weed Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Hoenn#019Mountain Kalos#055New Hoenn#019Galar#036Kitakami#104

Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
This Pokémon lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small Pokémon across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ハスボー
Japanese (romaji): Hassboh
Korean: 연꽃몬
Chinese (Traditional): 蓮葉童子
Chinese (Simplified): 莲叶童子
French: Nénupiot
German: Loturzel
Spanish: Lotad
Italian: Lotad

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 44
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Grass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 10 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60

Alpha Sapphire 2 areas

Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9

SoulSilver 2 areas

Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42

HeartGold 2 areas

Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42

Platinum 5 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Pearl 5 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Diamond 5 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Emerald 2 areas

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16

Sapphire 2 areas

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16