#0270 · Gen 3 · 220 BST
Lotad
A starter-form Water/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/45/45/54/63/45
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/90/90/101/112/90
Abilities
This Pokémon has its own tempo, and that prevents it from becoming confused.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Lotad
Lotad is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 220. A starter-form Water/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Special Defense (50 base)
Lotad's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 40 base Special Attack and 30 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Rain Dish
- Own Tempo
How to use Lotad competitively
Open the damage calculator with Lotad selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Lotad appears in the species dropdown. Drop Lotad into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0270 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Water / Grass |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo |
| Base Stat Total | 220 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 30 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 30 |