Competitive Information for Ludicolo [Sword/Shield]
Water / Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be confused. Immune to Intimidate.
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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unveil the power of Ludicolo, an incredible Pokémon known for its Water and Grass typing! Ludicolo is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Flying, and Poison-typed attacks. Curious about Ludicolo's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
- Muddy Water / Hydro Pump
- Protect / Weather Ball
Ludicolo shows a marvelous Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. Focus Sash helps protect Ludicolo from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Muddy Water is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (30% chance to lower the foes accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a gigantic amount of damage.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Ludicolo this turn).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def
Moveset:
- Waterfall
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
- Knock Off
Ludicolo stands out as a first-rate Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to crush rivals using brute physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Ludicolo's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking 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 Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (Ludicolo on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ 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: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 200 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Mud Shot / Hyper Voice
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Ludicolo makes an a terrific Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ludicolo's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Mud Shot was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Ludicolo's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ 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).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ 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
Ludicolo proves to be a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset design focuses to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. 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 colossal 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
Ludicolo is a renowned Special Wall to use for single battles. It attempts 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. Immune to intimidate.
◆ 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 shows a top-notch Special Tank prowess in single battles. It's primary goal is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. With Own Tempo, Ludicolo cannot be confused. Immune to intimidate. 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 28 Hp / 44 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hydro Pump
- Leaf Storm
- Icy Wind
- Protect
Taking on double battles? Ludicolo is a phenomenal Special Sweeper. This particular build was popular during earlier competitions. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special 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. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Ludicolo's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Ludicolo this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
- Knock Off
Ludicolo makes an a notable Physical Sweeper in double battles. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with potent physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Ludicolo's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking 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 Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ 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).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ 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: Throat Spray / Eject Pack
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 200 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Weather Ball
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Ludicolo excels as an exquisite Special Sweeper during double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Ludicolo's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Swift Swim, Ludicolo's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Ludicolo's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ 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).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Ludicolo's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ 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).
◆ 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS 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
- Amnesia
- Hone Claws
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Ludicolo
- Energy Ball
- Fake Out
- Giga Drain
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Muddy Water
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
- Weather Ball
Common Effort Values for Ludicolo in Sword and Shield
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 156/0/4/252/4/92 )
- Optimize Ludicolo's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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