Ludicolo (#0272) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk7067–134130–262

Def7067–134130–262

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe7067–134130–262

Total480Higher than 59% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Ludicolo outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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 SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

2.06% of teams · rank #67 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Giga Drain
Ice Beam
Surf
Encore

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.77%
Rated 1500+0.89%
Rated 1630+2.06%
Rated 1760+9.13%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.06%

Moves

Giga Drain99%
Ice Beam98.8%
Surf97.2%
Encore90.9%
Synthesis4.9%
Weather Ball1.5%
Rain Dance1.4%
Hydro Pump1.3%
Focus Blast1.3%
Energy Ball0.7%

Items

Life Orb99%
Leftovers1%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Damp Rock0%
Weakness Policy0%
Sitrus Berry0%

Abilities

99.7%
0.3%

EV spreads

Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe91.7%
Modest 60 HP / 252 SpA / 196 Spe4.9%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.7%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.7%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.7%

Tera types

Water93.2%
Grass5.7%
Ice0.7%
Poison0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 3

1Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 57

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

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

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

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

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

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

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

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%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

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

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

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

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

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

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

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

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

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

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

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

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

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

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 18

EggAbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

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

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

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

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

EggFury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

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

EggHydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

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

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

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

EggWater GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

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

Pokédex entries

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

Original Hoenn#021Mountain Kalos#057New Hoenn#021Galar#038Kitakami#106

If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
The rhythm of bright, festive music activates LUDICOLO’s cells, making it more powerful.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
When 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.
Emerald
Upon 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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
LUDICOLO 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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ルンパッパ
Japanese (romaji): Runpappa
Korean: 로파파
Chinese (Traditional): 樂天河童
Chinese (Simplified): 乐天河童
French: Ludicolo
German: Kappalores
Spanish: Ludicolo
Italian: Ludicolo

Sprites

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3D models

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Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 216
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

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Where to find

Shield 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60