National No. 272

Ludicolo

Carefree Pokémon

Generation III
1.5 m Size
55 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0272
Ludicolo

Description

If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Ability 2

Rain Dish

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Hidden Ability

Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.5 m / 4'92"
Weight 55 kg / 121.25 lbs
Color Green
Body
Humanoid Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form
Habitat
water's edge
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 216
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 1 / Grass
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances

has a 11.9% capture chance

has a 16.2% capture chance

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Ludicolo
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Ludicolo
French Ludicolo
German Kappalores
Spanish Ludicolo
Italian Ludicolo
Japanese ルンパッパ Runpappa
Korean 로파파 Ropapa
Chinese 樂天河童 / 乐天河童 Lètiānhétóng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.

20 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Mental Herb
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Lotad
Nº270
Lombre
Nº271 Lotad · Lv. 14
Ludicolo
Nº272 Lombre · Water Stone

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Ludicolo

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
80
-
140 - 187
270 - 364
Attack
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Defense
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Sp Attack.
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Defense Esp.
100
+3 EV
94 - 167
184 - 328
Speed
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Total
480
+3 EV
-
-
Life
80
Lv 50: 140 - 187 Lv 100: 270 - 364
At.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Df.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
At. Esp.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Df. Esp. +3 EV
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
Vel.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Total +3 EV
480

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Astonish No.310 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Growl No.45 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Nature Power No.267 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Mega Drain No.72 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Mist No.54 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Rain Dance No.240 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Teeter Dance No.298 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Fake Out No.252 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Fury Swipes No.154 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 18
Hit 80%
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Energy Ball No.412 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Flail No.175 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Zen Headbutt No.428 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 90%
Knock Off No.282 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Giga Drain No.202 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 100%