TL;DR. Luvdisc is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 330. LUVDISC live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped POKéMON earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean’s waves.
LUVDISC live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped POKéMON earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean’s waves.
Stat spread.
Total of 330. 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.
Luvdisc 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, Luvdisc reaches 848 CP at level 40 and 970 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Luvdisc first appeared on February 13, 2018, during Valentine's Day 2018.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 6 to Feb 17, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6 to Feb 17, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 1-star | Valentine's Day 2019 |
Common questions about Luvdisc.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Luvdisc, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Luvdisc?
Luvdisc is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Luvdisc weak to?
Luvdisc takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Luvdisc resistant to?
Luvdisc resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Luvdisc evolve?
Luvdisc does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Luvdisc from?
Luvdisc was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0370.
What are Luvdisc's base stats?
Luvdisc has HP 43, Attack 30, Defense 55, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 65, and Speed 97. Total base stat total: 330.
What are Luvdisc's abilities?
Luvdisc can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Hydration.
Is Luvdisc legendary or mythical?
No. Luvdisc is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Luvdisc's best stat?
Luvdisc's highest base stat is Speed at 97, which ranks 17th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Luvdisc good?
Luvdisc has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Luvdisc 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 Luvdisc is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Luvdisc vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Luvdisc | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 43 | 70 | -27 |
| Attack | 30 | 72 | -42 |
| Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Speed | 97 | 66 | +31 |
| Total | 330 | 420 | -90 |
Luvdisc appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Luvdisc 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
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Luvdisc.
Every main-series game Luvdisc is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: South Paldean Sea
- WildEast Province: East Paldean Sea
- WildWest Province: West Paldean Sea
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- WildCoastal Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 9, Melemele Sea (Fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 8 and 12, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, Shalour City, Azure Bay (Old Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 128, Ever Grande City, Victory Road (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 4 and 13, Driftveil City, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fishing)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 13 and 21, Seaside Cave, Undella Town, Humilau City (Fishing)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 224, Sinnoh (Super Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 27 (Surfing during a Swarm)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 128, Ever Grande City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Luvdisc appears in 15 episodes.
From AG093 (2004-09-09) through JN088 (2021-11-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
Luvdisc in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Luvdisc
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.