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title: "Ludicolo (#0272): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0272 · Hoenn · Generation 3

# Ludicolo

Carefree Pokémon · Water/Grass-type

![Ludicolo official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/272.webp)

Ludicolo is a [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water)/[Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass)-type Pokémon, the Carefree Pokémon, number 272 (#0272) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 3 and comes from the [Hoenn](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/hoenn) region. It is 1.5 m tall and weighs 55 kg.

Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon, is a Water and Grass type that bursts into dance whenever it hears festive music. The Pokédex says the cheerful rhythm makes it stronger.

## How to pronounce Ludicolo

Ludicolo is pronounced **loo-dih-KOH-loh**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Ludicolo said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/272.mp3)

In Japanese it is ルンパッパ (Runpappa).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Ludicolo is a plant Pokémon that walks on two legs, with a sombrero-like lily pad on its head, an orange bill and shaggy yellow fur with zigzagging brown stripes. Bulbapedia says it looks like a mix of pineapple and duck. It is 1.5 m tall and weighs 55 kg, and females have thinner stripes than males.

### Behaviour

Ludicolo cannot resist a good beat. The Pokédex says structures in its body produce energy when hit by cheerful sound waves, so upbeat music makes it dance, and it then faces any foe without fear. The Ruby Pokédex says it appears when it hears children singing on hiking trips.

### Habitat

The Pokédex habitat is Water's Edge, though Bulbapedia says stone evolution makes it rare in the wild.

### Powers

Swift Swim and Rain Dish suit rain teams, with Own Tempo hidden, and Ludicolo gets Hydro Pump, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm and Focus Blast by TM. With 90 base Special Attack and 100 Special Defense it is a bulky special attacker.

### Name origin

Ludicolo may combine 'ludic' (playful), 'ludicrous' and 'paludicolous' (marsh-dwelling), and may hide an anagram of Spanish 'loco' ('crazy'). The Japanese name is Runpappa (ルンパッパ), possibly from runrun ('bouncy') or 'rumba' plus kappa or papaya.

### Design inspiration

Ludicolo appears to combine a lily pad with the enko, a hairy kind of kappa, though its beak is closer to a duck's. Its colours and shape recall a pineapple or papaya, and its sombrero head, poncho-like fur and dancing recall a Mexican folk dancer. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Ludicolo is reached by giving Lombre a Water Stone, with no level requirement.

### In the games

In The Teal Mask, Lombre can evolve into Ludicolo, and it appears in 5 and 6 star Tera Raid Battles around Kitakami. It debuted in Ruby and Sapphire, and Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A.

### In the anime

Brock's Lombre became a Ludicolo in 'Once in a Mawile' after touching Samantha's Water Stone. Poncho's Ludicolo battled Ash twice in 'Go Go Ludicolo!', defeating his Corphish.

### Fun facts

- Bulbapedia counts 'Gotta Dance!', an episode of Pokémon Chronicles, as Ludicolo's debut, ahead of its main-series debut in 'Go Go Ludicolo!'.
- Ludicolo mirrors Shiftry: both finish with a 480 base total and 90 Special Attack, both need an Evolution stone, and one is based on a kappa and the other on a tengu.
- Bulbapedia notes that Ludicolo is among the few species with gender differences whose official artwork shows the female.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Ludicolo (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ludicolo_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Ludicolo (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/ludicolo/)

## Base stats

- HP: **80**
- Attack: **70**
- Defense: **70**
- Sp. Atk: **90**
- Sp. Def: **100**
- Speed: **70**

Ludicolo’s base stat total is **480**. Its highest stat is Sp. Def.

## Type matchups

### What is Ludicolo weak to?

Ludicolo takes extra damage from [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) (2×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (2×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (2×) moves.

It resists [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (¼×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×).

## Evolution

### What does Ludicolo evolve from?

Ludicolo evolves from [Lombre](https://pokee.si/pokemon/lombre) (Water Stone).

Ludicolo is the final stage of its evolution family.

The whole family: [Lotad](https://pokee.si/pokemon/lotad), [Lombre](https://pokee.si/pokemon/lombre), **Ludicolo**.

- [Lotad](https://pokee.si/pokemon/lotad) evolves into [Lombre](https://pokee.si/pokemon/lombre) at level 14.

## Abilities

- [Swift Swim](https://pokee.si/abilities/swift-swim): Doubles Speed during rain.
- [Rain Dish](https://pokee.si/abilities/rain-dish): Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
- [Own Tempo](https://pokee.si/abilities/own-tempo) (hidden ability): Prevents confusion.

## Moves

### Moves Ludicolo learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Fake Out](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-out) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance) | Water | Status | — |
| 1 | [Bubble Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/bubble-beam) | Water | Special | 65 |

### TM moves (57)

Ludicolo can learn 57 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Disarming Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/disarming-voice), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Chilling Water](https://pokee.si/moves/chilling-water), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Magical Leaf](https://pokee.si/moves/magical-leaf), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Bullet Seed](https://pokee.si/moves/bullet-seed), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Seed Bomb](https://pokee.si/moves/seed-bomb), [Drain Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/drain-punch), [Waterfall](https://pokee.si/moves/waterfall), [Metronome](https://pokee.si/moves/metronome), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Giga Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-drain), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Encore](https://pokee.si/moves/encore), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Ice Spinner](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-spinner), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Grassy Terrain](https://pokee.si/moves/grassy-terrain), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Leaf Storm](https://pokee.si/moves/leaf-storm), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Solar Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/solar-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Weather Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/weather-ball), [Grassy Glide](https://pokee.si/moves/grassy-glide), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Whirlpool](https://pokee.si/moves/whirlpool), [Muddy Water](https://pokee.si/moves/muddy-water).

Egg moves (18):[Absorb](https://pokee.si/moves/absorb), [Astonish](https://pokee.si/moves/astonish), [Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Flail](https://pokee.si/moves/flail), [Fury Swipes](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-swipes), [Growl](https://pokee.si/moves/growl), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Mega Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/mega-drain), [Mist](https://pokee.si/moves/mist), [Razor Leaf](https://pokee.si/moves/razor-leaf), [Sweet Scent](https://pokee.si/moves/sweet-scent), [Synthesis](https://pokee.si/moves/synthesis), [Teeter Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/teeter-dance), [Tickle](https://pokee.si/moves/tickle), [Water Gun](https://pokee.si/moves/water-gun), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Water 1, Grass.
- Egg cycles: 15 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 1,920).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 3 Sp. Def effort values.
- Base experience yield: 216.

## Pokédex entries

If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power. *(HeartGold, SoulSilver, Shield)*

The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo's cells, making it more powerful. *(FireRed, LeafGreen, Y, Sword)*

Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo's body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power. *(Sapphire, Alpha Sapphire)*

Ludicolo begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings. *(Ruby, Omega Ruby)*

If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance. *(Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X)*

When it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent. *(Emerald)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ルンパッパ
- **Romaji**: Runpappa
- **French**: Ludicolo
- **German**: Kappalores
- **Spanish**: Ludicolo
- **Italian**: Ludicolo
- **Korean**: 로파파
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 乐天河童
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 樂天河童

## Trivia

- Taller than 72% of all Pokémon (1.5 m).
- Heavier than 68% of all Pokémon (55 kg).
- Base stat total 480, ranked #405 of 1,025.
- One of 3 Pokémon that are both Water and Grass.
- One of 130 green Pokémon.
- Number 21 of 135 Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn).
- Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon.
- Can learn 73 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 6 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Ludicolo (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ludicolo_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Ludicolo (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/ludicolo/).
- Pronunciation (loo-dih-KOH-loh): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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