Biology
Lotad is a small blue Pokémon with a yellow bill-like mouth and six small blue legs. It appears to have a lilypad on its back. It is believed that when a Lotad's leaf becomes too big, it starts to float on the water. However, if Lotad does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts. Lotad is able to float into the middle of ponds and lakes and photosynthesize food for itself without direct competition from others. Lotad is usually quite placid and easygoing. It can also serve as ferries for smaller Pokémon that can't swim. On rare occasions, it travels on land in search of clean water.
In the anime
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A wild Lotad is first seen as one of the wild Pokémon that attacked Ruby in VS. Nuzleaf . It made a few other cameos, but had no important role.
In the TCG
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
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 water because 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
It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
SoulSilver
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Generation V
Black
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
White
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Black 2
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
White 2
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Generation VI
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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Lotad also swarms in Ruby after mixing records with Sapphire. However that requires interaction with another game, and therefore it's still version-exclusive.
In side games
In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147
190 - 284
30
31 - 90
58 - 174
30
31 - 90
58 - 174
40
40 - 101
76 - 196
50
49 - 112
94 - 218
30
31 - 90
58 - 174
Total:
220
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lotad
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lotad
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lotad
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lotad
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lotad in Generation VI
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lotad in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lotad
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lotad
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lotad can be tutored the move in that game
A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lotad cannot be tutored the move in that game
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lotad
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lotad
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Side game data
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Acquisition: Hatch
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Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1
Recruit rate : 8%
Friend Area : Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP
I have to be careful to not let my big leaf wilt...
26%-50% HP
Oh, this is not good. My health is down by one-half.
1%-25% HP
I've had it... My leaf is dried out...
Level up
Look! I've leveled up! My big leaf is lush and green, too!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP
<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP
<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP
<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up
Look! I've leveled up! My big leaf is lush and green, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness , and Explorers of Sky
Pokémon Ranger
Group: Water
Poké Assist:
( Water )
Field move:
(Soak ×1)
Loops: 3
Min. exp.: 16
Max. exp.: 19
Browser entry
Lotad hides in water, disguised as a plant. It spits bubbles when it jumps up.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Normal
Poké Assist:
None
Field move:
None
Browser entry
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
Grass
( Grass )
Past ( Normal )
(Cut ×1)
Past (Electrify ×1)
Browser entry
It attacks by shooting seeds.
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Defense
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Strong:
Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
Maybe it's due to their innocent and carefree nature, but they are even friends with the shy Squirtle .
HP:
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Does not evolve.
Range: 0
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Trivia
Lotad and its evolutions are the only Pokémon that have both their types as two of the main types of starter Pokémon, not including Electric .
Lotad and its evolutions have a unique type combination .
No other Pokémon have the same dual Egg Group as Lotad's evolutionary line . In this case, both in Water 1 and Grass are unique.
Lotad can be seen as a parallel to Seedot . Both of them are Grass-type Generation III Pokémon and are part of a three-stage evolutionary line , who evolve into their evolved forms at or above level 14, and whose second evolutionary event utilizes an Evolutionary stone . Lotad is exclusive to Pokémon Sapphire , while Seedot is exclusive to Pokémon Ruby , with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions. Additionally, both Pokémon can be found in Diamond, Pearl , and Platinum by using the Dual-slot mode , with Lotad requiring Pokémon Sapphire , and Seedot requiring Pokémon Ruby . Both can also be found in White Forest in Pokémon White , and both have the same base stat total, with both having equal stats arranged differently.
Origin
Lotad seems to be a literal example of a lily pad . Given its general shape and habitat, it may have also been partially inspired by a tardigrade .
Name origin
Lotad is a combination of lotus and tadpole or lily pad .
Hassboh is based on 蓮 hasu (lotus) and 赤ん坊 akanbō (baby) or 帽子 bōshi (hat).
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