Brock's Ludicolo (Japanese: タケシのルンパッパ Takeshi's Runpappa) was the first Pokémon acquired by Brock in Hoenn, and his sixth altogether. Its Japanese voice actor is unknown and its English voice actor is Eric Stuart (Kayzie Rogers as a Lotad).

Ludicolo with Brock's family

Before joining Brock’s party in episode AG012, Lotad belonged to a flock of Lotad that lived near the Flower Shop between Petalburg City and Rustboro. It was somewhat dense compared to the other Lotad that watered the shop’s garden, but thanks to some encouragement from Brock, it eventually was able to water the plants as well. Soon after, it joins Brock’s team after rescuing its fellow Lotad from Team Rocket.

Lotad’s personality was somewhat similar to that of Misty's Psyduck, although not as frustrating to its trainer. It usually had a vacant stare about it and was slow to react to the events occurring around it. Nevertheless, it remained a trustworthy Pokémon when called upon to do battle or to aid Brock (its lily pad makes for a handy table). It stood loyally by Brock’s side when he nursed an injured Sharpedo back to health in episode AG019.

During the events of episode AG025 Lotad rescues some Mudkip, one of which Brock catches. Since then, the two Water Pokémon would often be used together, usually to launch a dual Water Gun attack.

Lotad evolved in AG063, after falling into an empty well. The people of the nearby village claimed Lombre as their “Water Lord,” and hope that it will be able to end the drought blamed on a Solrock. As a Lombre, it continues to be used often alongside Mudkip. Because it looks similar to sombrero-wearing human, Lombre has performed alongside Brock in his “Takeshi’s Paradise” outfit.

In episode AG105, a Mawile becomes infatuated with a seemingly uninterested Lombre. Brock wishes Lombre to reciprocate so that he can get closer to Mawile’s trainer, Samantha, but Lombre appears apathetic. Later, while Mawile and Samantha are performing onstage, Lombre searches through Samantha’s belongings, discovering a Water Stone. The contact with the Water Stone triggers its evolution into Ludicolo, as well as a change in personality. As a Ludicolo it is much more friendly and energetic, and it now willing to return Mawile’s affection. Unfortunately for Ludicolo (and Brock), Mawile wants nothing to do with the fully evolved Pokémon and moves on to other Pokémon. Although surprised, Ludicolo quickly bounces back to its happy state and takes Brock with it.

Brock's Ludicolo

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