#0272 · Gen 3 · 480 BST
Ludicolo
A Water/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 100 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
155/81/81/99/108/81
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
187/134/134/156/167/134
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 Ludicolo
Ludicolo is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 480. A Water/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 100 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Special Defense (100 base)
Ludicolo's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Special Attack and 70 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 Ludicolo competitively
Open the damage calculator with Ludicolo selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Ludicolo appears in the species dropdown. Drop Ludicolo into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0272 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Water / Grass |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo |
| Base Stat Total | 480 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 80 / 70 / 70 / 90 / 100 / 70 |