Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#272Ludicolo

Species
Carefree Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Medium Slow
Height
1.5 m
Weight
55.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
15
Base friendship
70

Ludicolo

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can’t help breaking out into a dance.

Base stats

EVs: +3 Sp. Def

HP80
Attack70
Defense70
Sp. Atk90
Sp. Def100
Speed70
Total480

Abilities

Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain Dish
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Locations

Not found in the wild in this generation. Obtain by evolution, breeding, an event, or transfer from an earlier game.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Astonish
Physical
30
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
1Growl
Status
--
100
40
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.
1Mega Drain
Special
40
100
15
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1Nature Power
Status
--
--
20
--
Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM03Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
HM04Strength
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
HM07Waterfall
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
HM08Rock Climb
Physical
90
85
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM01Focus Punch
Physical
150
100
20
--
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM03Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM07Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM09Bullet Seed
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM13Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM14Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM52Focus Blast
Special
120
70
5
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM53Energy Ball
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM56Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM60Drain Punch
Physical
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
Platinum
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Fire Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Platinum
Has a chance to burn the target.
Ice Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Platinum
Has a chance to freeze the target.
Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Platinum
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Platinum
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Platinum
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Uproar
Special
90
100
10
--
Platinum
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
Zen Headbutt
Physical
80
90
15
20
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Other generations

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet