Lotad
#270 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Lotad
The best moves for Lotad are Water Gun and Energy Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Lotad family. Lotad evolves into Lombre for 25 Candy, then into Ludicolo for 100 Candy.
Game images
Lotad, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Lotad is a Water & Grass Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Poison and Bug moves. Lotad's best moveset is Water Gun & Energy Ball and it has a Max CP of 676. Lotad evolves into Lombre.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | 13 | 15.6 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Scald | 75 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
4.1 | 100% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
4.1 | 99% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
4.1 | 98% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
4 | 97% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Scald
25.7 DPS
|
4 | 96% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Scald
25.7 DPS
|
4 | 96% |
Counters & Raids
Top Lotad counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Lotad Raid Counters »
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
71 |
| Defense |
|
77 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
256 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
342 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
513 |
|
Level 40 |
598 |
|
Level 50 |
676 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 427 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 555 |


