Lotad (Pokémon)

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Lotad
Water Weed Pokémon
ハスボー
Hassboh
#270
Lotad



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Grass
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Swift Swim or Rain Dish Cacophony
Cacophony
Own Tempo
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Grass
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Lotad
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
5.7 lbs. 2.6 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
74
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
44
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Lotad
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
0
Atk
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Def
0
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Lotad (Japanese: ハスボー Hassboh) is a dual-type Water/Grass Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Lombre starting at level 14, which evolves into Ludicolo when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Lotad is a small, blue Pokémon with six stubby legs. It has large eyes and a wide, yellow mouth similar to a bill. A large leaf that resembles a lilypad covers its back. This large leaf allows Lotad to float across ponds, and it will sometimes ferry smaller Pokémon on its back in this manner. However, the leaf will wilt if Lotad becomes dehydrated. The size and weight prevent Lotad from living on land, but on rare occasions, it travels on land in search of clean water.

In the anime

In the main series

 
Lotad in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Lotad

Lotad appeared in The Lotad Lowdown. Three sisters named Natalie, Nicole, and Rita owned a flower shop and a horde of Lotad. One of these Lotad were given to Brock. This particular Lotad was a bit slow and sometimes stared blankly for a few seconds before attacking. It evolved into Lombre in Take the Lombre Home, which then evolved into Ludicolo in Once in a Mawile.

Other

A Lotad appeared in Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!, under the ownership of Forsythia. It was the only one that knew Forsythia's normally shy Roserade was the one secretly and fearlessly protecting her Berry garden. It later saved Forsythia from Team Rocket's mecha and then convinced Roserade to continue fighting Team Rocket without its red scarf — the only thing that gave it the confidence to act.

Multiple Lotad appeared in One for the Goomy!, after being startled by Team Rocket when Inkay attacked the river with Psybeam. They subsequently attacked Team Rocket and Ash's group using Energy Ball alongside Lombre, who were using Bubble Beam. This caused the groups to get separated from each other.

Multiple Lotad appeared in Defending the Homeland! and Beyond the Rainbow! as Pokémon that lived in the wetlands that Ash's Goodra was from. One of them reappeared in Master Class is in Session! and Performing a Pathway to the Future! to watch Serena's performance along with the rest of the wetland Pokémon. They appeared once again in A Diamond in the Rough! and Facing the Needs of the Many!, when Ash and his friends returned to the wetlands. Five of them appeared again in Till We Compete Again!, where one was arguing with a Wooper before Goodra put a stop to the argument.

Minor appearances

Lotad debuted in Johto Photo Finish, where it was seen in Harrison's explanation of the Hoenn region.

A Coordinator's Lotad appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly!.

A Lotad appeared in The Ribbon Cup Caper at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.

A Coordinator's Lotad appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

A Coordinator's Lotad appeared in What I Did for Love!.

A Lotad appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

A Lotad appeared in The Island of Illusions! as a resident of Grand Spectrala Islet.

Multiple Lotad appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened as residents of Pokémon Hills.

A Lotad appeared in a flashback in A Slippery Encounter!.

Two Lotad appeared in a flashback in One for the Goomy! and An Oasis of Hope!.

A Trainer's Lotad appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic! and Under the Pledging Tree!. In the latter episode, it was among the Pokémon present during the Coumarine City Festival.

Four Lotad appeared in a flashback in Good Friends, Great Training!.

A Trainer's Lotad appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG012 Lotad Ash's Pokédex Lotad, the Water Weed Pokémon. Lotad inhabit peaceful wetlands, like lakes and ponds.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Lotad appeared in The Cavern, where it was running away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

A Lotad appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of a Beauty. Alongside Erika's Vileplume and a Lass's Whimsicott, it battled Scottie's Pikachu, Brock's Onix, and Rosa's Snivy. Despite initially having the upper hand, injuring Snivy with its Energy Ball, Lotad was quickly defeated with the rest of its teammates by Pikachu's Thunder.

In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Brock's Lotad

Brock owns a Lotad in Ash & Pikachu.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Lotad was one of the wild Pokémon that attacked Ruby in Nixing Nuzleaf. It made a few other cameos, but had no important role.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom manga

Omega owned a Lotad.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Trainer's Lotad appeared in Let's Try To Be Idols!, where it was used in a Pokémon Contest.

A Lotad appeared in PMDP54.

In the TCG

Main article: Lotad (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#019
Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
White
Black 2 It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #055
Hoenn
#019
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#036
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby
Trade
Sapphire
Routes 102 and 114
Emerald
Routes 102 and 114
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 203, 204, 205, 212 (Sapphire)
Platinum
Routes 203, 204, 205, 212 (Sapphire)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
White Forest (Surfing)
Black 2 White 2
Breed Lombre or Ludicolo
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Lombre or Ludicolo
Omega Ruby
Trade
Alpha Sapphire
Route 102
Route 114 (Horde Encounter)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Lombre or Ludicolo
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Trade


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Secret Storage 4, Huge Storage 3, Endless Level 1, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Waterfall Pond (1F-3F)
Ranger
Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F), Serenity River (B1F-B7F)
MD Sky
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F), Serenity River (B1F-B7F)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Silver Falls
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Soothing Shore, Sun-Dappled Bank
Rumble U
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Th
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 351
Rumble World
Black Realm: Soothing Shore (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Lotad Japanese Japan 10 March 21 to April 9, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire   Mental Herb (5%)
Sword Shield   Mental Herb (5%)

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

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
12/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ¼×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ¼×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ¼×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ¼×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
033 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
066 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
099 Mist Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
1212 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
1616 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
2020 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2424 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
2828 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
3333 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
3838 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
4343 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10
  • 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

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM50 TM50 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25
Sweet Scent Normal Status 100% 20
Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
Teeter Dance Normal Status 100% 20
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lotad in Generation VIII
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Water Sport Lotad (Secret Wonders 92)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Psybeam  Psychic  A Diamond in the Rough!
Hydro Pump  Water  A Diamond in the Rough!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:  
Water
Field move:  
(Soak ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 19
Browser entry R-132
Lotad hides in water, disguised as a plant. It spits bubbles when it jumps up.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Grass
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-243
It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Lotad plays in the Meadow Zone. His favorite Attractions are Bulbasaur's Daring Dash and Gyarados's Aqua Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 
PokéPark Pad entry:
Maybe it's due to their innocent and carefree nature, but they are even friends with the shy Squirtle.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 30 - 85   5

#508
 

Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 80 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 86
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   25
Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Razor Leaf
Charged Attacks: Bubble Beam, Energy Ball

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Lotad
 Water  Grass 
 
Level 14
 
First evolution
Lombre
 Water  Grass 
 
Water Stone
 
Second evolution
Ludicolo
 Water  Grass 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Lotad images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Lotad seems to be primarily based on a lily pad. It may be based on the Japanese yōkai called the Kappa. It shares the Kappa's signature beak, aquatic habitat, and water-dish. Kappas are known to have a dish of water on top of their heads, which is vital to their health. Lotad's Rain Dish Ability mirrors this aspect.

Name origin

Lotad is a combination of lotus and lily pad.

Hassboh is based on 蓮 hasu (lotus) and 赤ん坊 akanbō (baby) or 帽子 bōshi (hat).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ハスボー Hassboh From hasu, 赤ん坊 akanbō, and 帽子 bōshi
  French Nénupiot From nénuphar and loupiot
  Spanish Lotad Same as English name
  German Loturzel From Lotus and Wurzel
  Italian Lotad Same as English name
  Korean 연꽃몬 Yeonkkotmon From 연 (蓮) yeon, kkot, 모자 (帽子) moja, and possibly monster
  Mandarin Chinese 蓮葉童子 / 莲叶童子 Liányètóngzǐ Literally "Lotus leaf lad"
  Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links


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