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No. 0370

Luvdisc

Rendezvous Pokémon

Luvdisc
Official art
Water
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
8.7 kg 19.2 lbs
Base stat total
330 top 74%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
Luvdisc makes its home in coral reefs in warm seas. It especially likes sleeping in the space between Corsola’s branches.
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Base stats

HP43103–150196–290
Atk3031–9058–174
Def5554–117103–229
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD6563–128121–251
Spe9791–163179–322
Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon
HP43Atk30Def55Spe97SpD65SpA40

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 97). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+163Max149No SP117Min105Scarf244Tailwind326

At max Speed, Luvdisc outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 163Luvdisc · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149Luvdisc · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 117Luvdisc · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • HydrationHidden ability

    Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Luvdisc does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16

1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
7AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
13WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10
17Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
20AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
22Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
26FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
31Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10
34Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
37Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30
40Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20
42SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
46Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
49SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM / HM / TR 26

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
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
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
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
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

Egg moves 4

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
EggEntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15
EggSplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Rendezvous Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Pink
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Original Hoenn#183Coastal Kalos#029New Hoenn#192Original Alola#111Original Melemele#111Original Akala#043Updated Alola#134Updated Melemele#134Updated Akala#043Paldea#332Blueberry#082

  1. Luvdisc makes its home in coral reefs in warm seas. It especially likes sleeping in the space between Corsola’s branches.

    Ultra Moon

  2. There was an era when it was overfished due to the rumor that having one of its heart-shaped scales would enable you to find a sweetheart.

    Ultra Sun

  3. Loving couples have a soft spot for this Pokémon, so honeymoon hotels often release this Pokémon into their pools.

    Moon

  4. If a Luvdisc is left on its own, it becomes despondent, leaving itself open to attack. That is when Pelipper snatch them up.

    Sun

  5. Its heart-shaped body makes it popular. In some places, you would give a LUVDISC to someone you love.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver

  6. It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  7. During the spawning season, countless LUVDISC congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y

  8. LUVDISC make the branches of CORSOLA their nests. There is a custom from long ago of giving a LUVDISC as a gift to express one’s feelings of love.

    Emerald

  9. LUVDISC’s heart-shaped body is a symbol of love and romance. It is said that any couple meeting this Pokémon is promised a loving relationship that never ends.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  10. LUVDISC live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped Pokémon earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean’s waves.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ラブカス
Japanese (romaji)
Lovecus
Korean
사랑동이
Chinese (Traditional)
愛心魚
Chinese (Simplified)
爱心鱼
French
Lovdisc
German
Liebiskus
Spanish
Luvdisc
Italian
Luvdisc

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 Spe
Catch rate
225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
116
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 25%♀ 75%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 3 areas
  • Hau'oli CityFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
  • Melemele SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
  • Route 9Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–23
Ultra Sun 3 areas
  • Hau'oli CityFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
  • Melemele SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–22
  • Route 9Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–23
Moon 2 areas
  • Melemele SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–18
  • Route 9Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–23
Sun 2 areas
  • Melemele SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–18
  • Route 9Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–23
Y 6 areas
  • Ambrette TownFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Azure BayFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Cyllage CityFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 12Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 8Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Shalour CityFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
X 6 areas
  • Ambrette TownFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Azure BayFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Cyllage CityFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 12Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 8Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Shalour CityFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
White 2 5 areas
  • Humilau CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 13Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 21Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Seaside Cave (1F)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Undella TownFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
Black 2 5 areas
  • Humilau CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 13Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 21Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Seaside Cave (1F)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Undella TownFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
White 5 areas
  • Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Road 13Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Road 4Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Undella BayFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Undella TownFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
Black 5 areas
  • Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Road 13Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Road 4Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Undella BayFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
  • Undella TownFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Road 27Surfing · Lv 20
HeartGold 1 area
  • Road 27Surfing · Lv 20
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 224Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
  • Sinnoh LeagueFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 224Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
  • Sinnoh LeagueFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 224Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
  • Sinnoh LeagueFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
Emerald 2 areas
  • Ever Grande CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
  • Road 128Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
Sapphire 2 areas
  • Ever Grande CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
  • Road 128Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
Ruby 2 areas
  • Ever Grande CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35
  • Road 128Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–35