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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeLotad (disambiguation).

Lotad Water Weed Pokémon ハスボー Hassboh #0270 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim orRain Dish Cacophony Cacophony Own Tempo Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male,50% female	Catch rate 255(43.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 andGrass Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Lotad 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 5.7 lbs. 2.6 kg Lotad 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 74 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 44 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Lotad 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Lotad (Japanese:ハスボーHassboh) is a dual-typeWater/GrassPokémon introduced inGeneration III.

Itevolves intoLombre starting atlevel 14, which evolves intoLudicolo when exposed to aWater Stone.

Biology

Lotad is a small, blueplantPokémon with six stubby legs. It has large eyes and a wide, yellow mouth similar to a bill. A large leaf that resembles a lilypad covers its back. This large leaf allows Lotad to float acrossponds, and it will sometimes ferry smaller Pokémon on its back in this manner.

The head leaf is a natural dirt-repellent. The leaf can stay clean even after transporting Pokémon covered in mud. However, the leaf will wilt if Lotad becomes dehydrated. Its size and weight prevent Lotad from living on land, but, on rare occasions, it travels on land in search of clean water. Lotad is known to gather in lakes of good water quality. The lake's surfaces are occasionally covered in Lotad leaves.

Prior toGeneration V, Lotad and its evolved forms were theonly known Pokémon that could haveRain Dish as anAbility.

Evolution

Lotad evolves intoLombre, which evolves intoLudicolo.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Lotad  Water  Grass

→

First Evolution Lombre  Water  Grass

→

Second Evolution Ludicolo  Water  Grass

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Lotad occasionally replace theChinchou bumpers at the top of the Ruby Field.

Pokédex entries

Lotad in theKitakami Pokédex

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Games		Held items
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Mental Herb (5%)
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Lotad is available inScarlet and Violet Version 2.0.1+.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Lotad Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Lotad Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 Tickle* Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Lotad Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Lotad Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lotad Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Animated series-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8% Friend Area:Tadpole Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP I have to be careful to not let my big leaf wilt... 26%-50% HP Oh, this is not good. My health is down by one-half. 1%-25% HP I've had it... My leaf is dried out... Level up Look! I've leveled up! My big leaf is lush and green, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Lotad's precious belonging Connected to:Breloom Connection Orb Set: 5 Phrases Normal I don't feel like doing anything… My leaf feels heavy… I'll float in the water instead. Low HP (< 50%) I'm even less motivated…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×1) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 19 Browser entryR-132 Lotad hides in water, disguised as a plant. It spits bubbles when it jumps up.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entryR-243 It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 62 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Lotad plays in theMeadow Zone. His favorite Attractions areBulbasaur's Daring Dash andGyarados's Aqua Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: Maybe it's due to their innocent and carefree nature, but they are even friends with the shySquirtle.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #508 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 77 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks:Water Gun,Razor Leaf Charged Attacks:Bubble Beam,Energy Ball,Scald*
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #076 The leaf on Lotad’s head is so heavy, it finds it easier to live floating in the water. It’s also been known to let other Pokémon ride on top of its head as it gives them a lift.

Evolution data

Unevolved Lotad  Water  Grass

Level 14 →

First Evolution Lombre  Water  Grass

Water Stone →

Second Evolution Ludicolo  Water  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeLotad images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Brock's Lotad

InThe Lotad Lowdown, three sisters namedNatalie,Nicole, andRita owned a flower shop and a horde of Lotad. One of these Lotad were given toBrock. This particular Lotad was a bit slow and sometimes stared blankly for a few seconds before attacking. InTake the Lombre Home, it evolved into a Lombre. It then evolved into a Ludicolo inOnce in a Mawile.

Other

InOh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!,Forsythia's Lotad was the only one that knew her normally shyRoserade was the one secretly and fearlessly protecting herBerry garden. It later saved Forsythia fromTeam Rocket's mecha and then convinced Roserade to continue fighting Team Rocket without its red scarf — the only thing that gave it the confidence to act.

InOne for the Goomy!, multiple Lotad were startled whenJames's Inkay attacked the river withPsybeam. They subsequently attacked Team Rocket, as well asAsh andhis friends, withEnergy Ball, thus separating the groups from each other.

Multiple Lotad living atGoodra's marsh made semi-regular appearances inPokémon the Series: XY, starting withDefending the Homeland!.

Minor appearances

Lotad debuted inJohto Photo Finish, where it was seen inHarrison's description of theHoennregion.

ACoordinator's Lotad appeared inAll Things Bright and Beautifly!.

InThe Ribbon Cup Caper, a Lotad was at theS.S. St. Flower'sPokémon Center.

A Coordinator's Lotad appeared inHi Ho Silver Wind!.

A Coordinator's Lotad appeared inWhat I Did for Love!.

InOne Big Happiny Family!,Jessie's fantasy featured a Lotad.

InThe Island of Illusions!, a Lotad was living inGrand Spectrala Islet.

InGenesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Lotad were living inPokémon Hills.

A Lotad appeared in a flashback inA Slippery Encounter!.

Two Lotad appeared in a flashback inOne for the Goomy! andAn Oasis of Hope!.

ATrainer's Lotad appeared inThawing an Icy Panic! andUnder the Pledging Tree!. In the latter episode, it was among the Pokémon present during theCoumarine City Festival.

Four Lotad appeared in a flashback inGood Friends, Great Training!.

A Trainer's Lotad appeared inA Performance Pop Quiz!.

A Lotad appeared inGoodbye, Friend!.

A Lotad appeared inSecrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Lotad appeared inCurtain Up! Fight the Fights!,It's... Champion Time!, andWhittle While You Work!.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Generations

InThe Cavern, awild Lotad was fleeing from a storm that aPrimalKyogre was creating.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

A Lotad appeared in thePokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of aBeauty. AlongsideErika'sVileplume and aLass'sWhimsicott, it battledScottie'sPikachu,Brock's Onix, andRosa'sSnivy. Despite initially having the upper hand, injuring Snivy with itsEnergy Ball, Lotad was quickly defeated with the rest of its teammates by Pikachu'sThunder.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Trainer's Lotad appeared inBuddy.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Main article:Brock's Lotad

Brock owns a Lotad inAsh & Pikachu.

Pokémon Journeys

A Lotad appeared inGoodbye, Friend!.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Lotad appeared inPMDP54.

Pokémon Adventures

A Lotad was one of thewild Pokémon that attackedRuby inNixing Nuzleaf. It made a few other cameos, but had no important role.

Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom

Omega owned a Lotad.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Trainer's Lotad appeared inLet's Try To Be Idols!, where it was used in aPokémon Contest.

In the TCG

Main article:Lotad (TCG)

Trivia

• Lotad's evolutionary family has several unique attributes:
  • They are the onlyPokémon with a dualEgg Group ofWater 1 andGrass.
  • They are the only Pokémon that can have theAbilityRain Dish without it being their Hidden Ability.
  • They are the onlyWater-type Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group, and the onlyGrass-type Pokémon in the Water 1 Egg Group.
• Lotad can be seen as a parallel toSeedot:
  • Both of them areGrass-typeGeneration III Pokémon. Lotad is exclusive toPokémon Sapphire, while Seedot is exclusive to Pokémon Ruby, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions.
    • Additionally, both Pokémon can be found inDiamond, Pearl, andPlatinum by using thedual-slot mode, with Lotad requiring Pokémon Sapphire, and Seedot requiring Pokémon Ruby.
  • They arePokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line and need anEvolution stone to reach their fully evolved form.
  • They have the same base stat total of 220.
  • Both evolutionary lines also have anAbility that doubles theirSpeed depending on theweather, those beingSwift Swim andChlorophyll.
  • Both have Japanese, French, and German names ending in the same sounds, ボー -boh, -piot, and -urzel, respectively.
• Lotad is tied withSunkern andBramblin for having the lowest baseDefense of allGrass-type Pokémon.

Origin

Lotad appears to be based on alily pad and thekappa, a Japaneseyōkai that has a water-filled dish on its head and aturtle-like beak.

Name origin

Lotad may be a combination oflotus andlily pad,tad (a small amount), ortadpole (a young amphibian).

Hassboh may be a combination of 蓮hasu (lotus) and 赤ん坊akanbō (baby) or 帽子bōshi (hat).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ハスボーHassboh From蓮hasu,赤ん坊akanbō, and帽子bōshi French Nénupiot Fromnénuphar andloupiot Spanish Lotad Same as English name German Loturzel FromLotus andWurzel Italian Lotad Same as English name Korean 연꽃몬Yeonkkotmon From연 (蓮)yeon,꽃kkot,모자 (帽子)moja, and possiblymonster Mandarin Chinese 蓮葉童子 / 莲叶童子Liányètóngzǐ From蓮葉 / 莲叶liányè and童子tóngzǐ Cantonese Chinese 蓮葉童子Lìhnyihptùhngjí From蓮葉lìhnyihp and童子tùhngjí

More languages Hindi कमलबीKamalby Fromकमलkamal Russian ЛотадLotad Transcription of English name Thai ฮาซึโบHasuebo Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Brock's Lotad

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