Competitive Information for Ludicolo [Diamond/Pearl]
Water / Grass
Abilities:
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Ludicolo? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Ludicolo, an extraordinary Pokémon boasting Water and Grass attributes. It's a sight to see Ludicolo out in the 4th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Flying, and Poison-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Ludicolo below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Giga Drain / Grass Knot
- Rain Dance / Hydro Pump
Prepare for single battles with Ludicolo as a brilliant Special Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with forceful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Ludicolo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Grass Knot is a special STAB-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Water-type move that deals a immense amount of damage.
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
Ludicolo stands out as a magnificent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Ludicolo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Ludicolo recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 200 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Hyper Beam / Snore
In single battles, Ludicolo is known as a stupendous Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with powerful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ludicolo's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ludicolo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special STAB-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Ludicolo cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Ludicolo must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Item: Big Root
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
For single battles, Ludicolo is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with brute special power. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Big Root equipped to it, Ludicolo gains 1.3x hp from draining moves, aqua ring, ingrain, and leech seed.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Ludicolo this turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Water-type move that deals a extensive amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Ludicolo? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
When it comes to double battles, Ludicolo shines as an exquisite Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to overwhelm foes with powerful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Ludicolo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Ludicolo recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 200 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Hyper Beam / Snore
Ludicolo is an exquisite Special Sweeper to use for double battles. It is designed to overwhelm foes with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ludicolo's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ludicolo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special STAB-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Ludicolo cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Ludicolo must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Ludicolo can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Ludicolo.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ludicolo can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Ludicolo
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Ludicolo's stats
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Ludicolo
- Fake Out
- Giga Drain
- Grass Knot
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rain Dance
- Rest
- Surf
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Ludicolo in Diamond and Pearl
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Ludicolo's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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