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#0272 Ludicolo

Ludicolo artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
WaterGrass
Abilities
Swift SwimSharply boosts Speed in rain.Rain DishRestores 1/8 of maximum HP each turn in rain.
Hidden ability
Own TempoPrevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Water 1 / Grass
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
3 Sp. Def
Wild held item
Mental Herb
Ludicolo’s base stats
HP80
Attack70
Defense70
Sp. Atk90
Sp. Def100
Speed70
Total480

Where to find it

Evolve Lombre

Evolution

Evolves from Lombre using Water Stone.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Ludicolo’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Teeter DanceNormalStatus—10020The user performs a light dance that confuses all the Pokémon in battle.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
1Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
1FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
1MistIceStatus——30The user cloaks itself in a white mist that keeps its stats from being cut for 5 turns.
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession.
1Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. 10% chance to lower its Speed by 1 stage.
1Nature PowerNormalStatus——20An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
1Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
1Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
1Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
1Hydro PumpWaterSpecial1109010Blasts the target with a huge volume of water.
1AstonishGhostPhysical3010015The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
1GrowlNormalStatus—10040The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Attack by 1 stage.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Ludicolo can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70FlashNormalStatus—10020The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial409010Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls.
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520A charging attack with a 20% chance to confuse the foe. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Move tutors

Moves Ludicolo can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Celadon City · Cost: Fluffy Tail ×1

Requirements: Celadon City: Fluffy Tail for the Skitty kid (unlocks Fake Out)

outdoors in Celadon City

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Goldenrod City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.

Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Celadon City Pokémon Center

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.
Leech SeedGrassStatus—9010A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Cherrygrove City

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
OctazookaWaterSpecial9510010Sprays ink at the target. Has a 50% chance to lower the target’s accuracy.

Route 14 · Cost: Dive Ball ×1

Route 14

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Celadon Gym · Cost: Free

taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym

SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Cherrygrove Southwest house · Cost: TM75 Swords Dance ×1

Cherrygrove City

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.

Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1

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