Competitive Information for Ludicolo [Sun/Moon]
Water / Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be confused.
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover Ludicolo, a dazzling Pokémon with Water and Grass attributes! It's to see Ludicolo show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Bug, Flying, and Poison-typed attacks. Want to master Ludicolo's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Choice Specs / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Surf / Hydro Pump
- Giga Drain
Prepare for single battles with Ludicolo as a pretty decent Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating special power. 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.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a serious amount of damage.
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Waterium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def
Moveset:
- Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Return
- Seed Bomb / Razor Leaf
- Knock Off
Ludicolo thrives as a remarkable Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. 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. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Ludicolo has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 200 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Surf / Scald
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
For single battles, Ludicolo is a top-notch Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using powerful special 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. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Ludicolo has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Ludicolo cannot move next turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-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).
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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
Dominating single battles, Ludicolo is a notable Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using devastating special moves. 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/aqua ring/ingrain/leech seed/strength sap.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Ludicolo this turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a notable amount of damage.
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 120 Hp / 190 SpA / 200 SpD
Moveset:
- Focus Blast / Ice Beam
- Sunny Day
- Giga Drain / Leech Seed
- Solar Beam
When it comes to single battles, Ludicolo shines as a marvelous Special Wall. It's purpose is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. 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 Own Tempo, Ludicolo cannot be confused.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Sunny Day is a status move (for 5 turns, intense sunlight powers fire moves).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Ludicolo every turn).
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Scald
- Focus Blast
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
Ludicolo proves to be a prestigious Special Tank for single battles. It's goal is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. With Own Tempo, Ludicolo cannot be confused. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Ludicolo's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Grassium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall
- Knock Off
Ludicolo shows a pretty decent Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. 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. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Ludicolo has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% 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).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 200 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Taking on double battles? Ludicolo is an awesome Special Sweeper. It's goal is to crush rivals using intense special 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. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Ludicolo has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Ludicolo cannot move next turn).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the 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 Sun/Moon 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ludicolo can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Ludicolo's stats
- Hone Claws
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Ludicolo
- Energy Ball
- Fake Out
- Focus Blast
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rain Dance
- Rest
- Scald
- Surf
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Ludicolo in Sun and Moon
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Ludicolo's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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