Lotad

Lotad is a Water- and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Lotad has a maximum CP of 676. It is weak to Bug, Flying, and Poison-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Lotad is Water Gun and Bubble Beam.

Lotad Stats and Max CP

71 ATK

77 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

676 CP

Lvl 40

598 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

427 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

342 CP

Lvl 15 Research

256 CP

Lotad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#153

Lotad Type Chart

Lotad takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Flying160.0%

Poison160.0%

Lotad takes reduced damage from:

Water39.1%

Ground62.5%

Steel62.5%

Lotad best moveset

Water Gun + Bubble Beam

Water Gun

Bubble Beam

The best moveset for Lotad in raids is Water Gun and Bubble Beam (3.77 DPS, 24.5 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Water Gun	Bubble Beam	2.72	3.77	24.5
2.	Razor Leaf	Bubble Beam	2.69	3.72	24.3
3.	Water Gun	Energy Ball	2.66	3.68	24.0
4.	Water Gun	Scald	2.63	3.63	23.7
5.	Razor Leaf	Scald	2.63	3.63	23.7
6.	Razor Leaf	Energy Ball	2.63	3.63	23.7

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Fast Attacks

Razor Leaf1371.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 7
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 4

Effects
Razor Leaf has no special effects.
See Razor Leaf details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	9
Energy	4

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Energy Ball90504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Energy Ball details page ↗
Scald75503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Scald has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Scald details page ↗
Bubble Beam45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Bubble Beam details page ↗

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	85
Energy	50

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Lotad can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Lotad can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Lotad CP Chart

At Level 50, Lotad maxes out at 676 CP. Raid catches are 307 to 342 CP, or 384 to 427 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 230 to 256 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	676 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	230 CP - 256 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	307 CP - 342 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	307 CP - 342 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	384 CP - 427 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Lotad’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	8 CP	2	26 CP	3	44 CP
4	62 CP	5	80 CP	6	98 CP
7	116 CP	8	134 CP	9	153 CP
10	171 CP	11	188 CP	12	205 CP
13	222 CP	14	239 CP	15	256 CP
16	273 CP	17	290 CP	18	307 CP
19	324 CP	20	342 CP	21	359 CP
22	376 CP	23	393 CP	24	410 CP
25	427 CP	26	444 CP	27	461 CP
28	478 CP	29	496 CP	30	513 CP
31	521 CP	32	530 CP	33	538 CP
34	547 CP	35	555 CP	36	564 CP
37	572 CP	38	581 CP	39	590 CP
40	598 CP	41	606 CP	42	613 CP
43	621 CP	44	629 CP	45	637 CP
46	644 CP	47	652 CP	48	660 CP
49	668 CP	50	676 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Lotad

Mega Pokémon that boost Lotad’s Water and Grass-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Lotad.

Water

Grass

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#270
Height	0.51 m
Weight	2.6 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Lotad	25 Candy	Lombre
Lombre	100 Candy	Ludicolo

Lotad evolves into Lombre which costs 25 Candy.
Lombre evolves into Ludicolo which costs 100 Candy.

Lotad family

Lotad’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Lotad

Lombre

Ludicolo

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.26 m	0.51 m	0.77 m	1.02 m

Size bounds

Lotad's height ranges from 0.2499 m to 1.02 m, with the average being 0.51 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2499 m0′10″	0.255 m0′10″
XS	0.255 m0′10″	0.3825 m1′03″
M	0.3825 m1′03″	0.6375 m2′01″
XL	0.6375 m2′01″	0.765 m2′06″
XXL	0.765 m2′06″	1.02 m3′04″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Lotad from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Lotad

Lotad high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Lotad. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Lotad Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	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.
Sapphire	LOTAD is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this POKéMON is thought to have returned to waterbecause the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.
Emerald	This POKéMON lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small POKéMON across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
X	It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.
Y	It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Omega Ruby	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.
Alpha Sapphire	Lotad is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this Pokémon is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.
Sword	It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
Shield	Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Lotad in Pokémon GO?

Lotad’s best moves are Water Gun and Bubble Beam, for 3.77 DPS and 24.5 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Lotad’s strengths and weaknesses?

Water and Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Flying, and Poison-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.

What is Lotad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Lotad tops out at 598 CP at Level 40 and 676 CP at Level 50.

Can Lotad be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Lotad can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Lotad Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Lotad cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Lotad?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Lotad: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Water Gun

Bubble Beam

2.72

3.77

24.5

Razor Leaf

Bubble Beam

2.69

3.72

24.3

Water Gun

Energy Ball

2.66

3.68

24.0

Water Gun

Scald

2.63

3.63

23.7

Razor Leaf

Scald

2.63

3.63

23.7

Razor Leaf

Energy Ball

2.63

3.63

23.7

Damage	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	9
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s - 3.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	85
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

676 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

230 CP - 256 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

307 CP - 342 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

307 CP - 342 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

384 CP - 427 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

8 CP

26 CP

44 CP

62 CP

80 CP

98 CP

116 CP

134 CP

153 CP

171 CP

188 CP

205 CP

222 CP

239 CP

256 CP

273 CP

290 CP

307 CP

324 CP

342 CP

359 CP

376 CP

393 CP

410 CP

427 CP

444 CP

461 CP

478 CP

496 CP

513 CP

521 CP

530 CP

538 CP

547 CP

555 CP

564 CP

572 CP

581 CP

590 CP

598 CP

606 CP

613 CP

621 CP

629 CP

637 CP

644 CP

652 CP

660 CP

668 CP

676 CP

Pokédex Number

#270

Height

0.51 m

Weight

2.6 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

50000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Lotad

25 Candy

Lombre

100 Candy

Ludicolo

XXS

XXL

0.25 m

0.26 m

0.51 m

0.77 m

1.02 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.2499 m0′10″

0.255 m0′10″

0.3825 m1′03″

0.6375 m2′01″

0.765 m2′06″

XXL

0.765 m2′06″

1.02 m3′04″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

LOTAD is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this POKéMON is thought to have returned to waterbecause the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.

Emerald

This POKéMON lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small POKéMON across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.

It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can’t swim.

It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

Lotad is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this Pokémon is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.

Sword

It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.

Shield

Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.

Lotad Stats and Max CP

Lotad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Lotad Type Chart

Lotad takes increased damage from:

Lotad takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Grass

Evolution Chart

Lotad family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Lotad

Lotad high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Lotad in Pokémon GO?

What are Lotad’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Lotad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Lotad be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Lotad Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Lotad?

Overview and stats

Lotad Stats and Max CP

Lotad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Lotad Type Chart

Lotad takes increased damage from:

Lotad takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Grass

Evolution Chart

Lotad family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Lotad

Lotad high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Lotad in Pokémon GO?

What are Lotad’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Lotad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Lotad be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Lotad Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Lotad?