Lotad
TL;DR. Lotad is a water/grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 220. LOTAD live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this POKéMON travels on land in search of clean water.
LOTAD live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this POKéMON travels on land in search of clean water.
Stat spread.
Total of 220. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Lotad in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Lotad reaches 598 CP at level 40 and 684 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Lotad.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lotad, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lotad?
Lotad is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Lotad weak to?
Lotad takes 2× damage from Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lotad resistant to?
Lotad resists Ground, Steel, Water. It has no full immunities.
How does Lotad evolve?
Lotad evolves into Lombre (Level 14).
What generation is Lotad from?
Lotad was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0270.
What are Lotad's base stats?
Lotad has HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 30, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 50, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 220.
What are Lotad's abilities?
Lotad can have the abilities Swift Swim, Rain Dish, plus the Hidden Ability Own Tempo.
Is Lotad legendary or mythical?
No. Lotad is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Lotad's best stat?
Lotad's highest base stat is Special Defense at 50, which ranks 210th of 278 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Lotad good?
Lotad has a base stat total of 220, the 994th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 271st among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Lotad as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Lotad is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Lotad vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 278 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lotad | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 68 | -28 |
| Attack | 30 | 74 | -44 |
| Defense | 30 | 72 | -42 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Speed | 30 | 63 | -33 |
| Total | 220 | 418 | -198 |
Lotad appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Lotad is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Lotad in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Lotad appears in 30 episodes.
From AG012 (2003-02-13) through JN022 (2020-04-19).
- AG012 The Lotad Lowdown Advanced Generation 2003-12-20
- AG014 All in a Day's Wurmple Advanced Generation 2004-01-03
- AG015 Gonna Rule the School! Advanced Generation 2004-01-10
- AG018 On a Wingull and a Prayer! Advanced Generation 2004-01-24
- AG019 Sharpedo Attack! Advanced Generation 2004-01-31
- AG023 Gone Corphishin' Advanced Generation 2004-02-21
- AG024 A Corphish Out of Water Advanced Generation 2004-02-28
- AG025 A Mudkip Mission Advanced Generation 2004-03-13
- AG026 Turning Over a Nuzleaf Advanced Generation 2004-03-27
- AG028 Seeing is Believing! Advanced Generation 2004-04-24
- AG029 Ready, Willing and Sableye Advanced Generation 2004-05-01
- AG033 Now That's Flower Power! Advanced Generation 2004-05-22
+ 18 more episodes
- AG034 Having a Wailord of a Time Advanced Generation 2004-05-22
- AG042 Love at First Flight Advanced Generation 2004-10-16
- AG049 Maxxed Out! Advanced Generation 2004-10-30
- AG057 Going for a Spinda Advanced Generation 2004-11-27
- AG059 Manectric Charge Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG063 Take the Lombre Home Advanced Generation 2005-01-29
- AG079 Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend Advanced Generation 2005-05-21
- DP025 Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-01
- DP150 Unlocking the Red Chain of Events! Diamond & Pearl 2010-03-27
- XY055 A Slippery Encounter! XY 2015-03-21
- XY056 One for the Goomy! XY 2015-03-28
- XY061 An Oasis of Hope! XY 2015-05-02
- XY065 Good Friends, Great Training! XY 2015-05-30
- XY069 Defending the Homeland! XY 2015-06-27
- XY070 Beyond the Rainbow! XY 2015-07-04
- XY123 A Diamond in the Rough! XY 2016-09-10
- XY131 Down to the Fiery Finish! XY 2016-11-05
- JN022 Goodbye, Friend! Journeys 2020-09-11
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Lotad card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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