TL;DR. Lombre is a water/grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 340. LOMBRE is nocturnal - it will get active after dusk. It is also a mischief-maker. When this POKéMON spots anglers, it tugs on their fishing lines from beneath the surface and enjoys their consternation.
LOMBRE is nocturnal - it will get active after dusk. It is also a mischief-maker. When this POKéMON spots anglers, it tugs on their fishing lines from beneath the surface and enjoys their consternation.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. 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.
Lombre 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, Lombre reaches 1,197 CP at level 40 and 1,369 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Lotad family appeared on March 30, 2019.
- Lotad
- Lombre and Ludicolo by encounter
Lombre in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Lombre across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1058 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Lombre.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lombre, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lombre?
Lombre is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Lombre weak to?
Lombre takes 2× damage from Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lombre resistant to?
Lombre resists Ground, Steel, Water. It has no full immunities.
How does Lombre evolve?
Lombre evolves from Lotad (Level 14). Lombre evolves into Ludicolo (Use Water Stone).
What generation is Lombre from?
Lombre was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0271.
What are Lombre's base stats?
Lombre has HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 50, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Lombre's abilities?
Lombre can have the abilities Swift Swim, Rain Dish, plus the Hidden Ability Own Tempo.
Is Lombre legendary or mythical?
No. Lombre is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Lombre's best stat?
Lombre's highest base stat is Special Defense at 70, which ranks 123rd of 278 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Lombre good?
Lombre has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 184th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Lombre 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 Lombre is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Lombre vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 278 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lombre | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 68 | -8 |
| Attack | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Defense | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Speed | 50 | 63 | -13 |
| Total | 340 | 418 | -78 |
Lombre appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Lombre 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
How to get Lombre.
Every main-series game Lombre is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildApple Hills, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordTrade
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 5, South Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Space Wilds (Water World)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 15, 16, 21, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Surfing)
- WildPokémon Village (Horde Encounter)
- Omega RubyTrade
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 114
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveLotad (Level 14)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3 (Hidden Grotto) (Across the pond)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 212 and 229 (Sapphire)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Wetland with 14 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- RubyTrade
- SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 114
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 114
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Lombre appears in 21 episodes.
From AG063 (2004-02-12) through JN022 (2020-04-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
Lombre in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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