Lotad (#270)
Lotad live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this Pokémon travels on land in search of clean water. - Ruby
Lotad is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this Pokémon is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water. - Sapphire
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim. - Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts. - Sword
The leaf on its head is naturally dirt repellent and will stay clean even after transporting Pokémon that are covered in mud. - Scarlet
Classification:
Water Weed Pokemon
Gender:
50% male/50% female
Height + Weight
1’08”/0.5m | 5.7lbs/2.6kg
Base Stats:
HP:40 | Attack:30 | Defense:30 | Sp. Atk:40 | Sp.Def:50 | Speed:30
Abilities:
Swift Swim: When rainy, The Pokémon’s Speed doubles.
Rain Dish: If Heavy Rain weather is in effect, recovers 1/16th max Hit Points at the end of the turn.
(Hidden) Own Tempo: The Pokémon cannot be Confused while having this ability. Blocks Intimidate
Locations:
Gen 3 - (Sapphire/Emerald) Routes 102, 114
Gen 4 - (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum) Routes 203, 204, 205, 212 [Sapphire Inserted] | (HeartGold/SoulSilver) Safari Zone
Gen 5 - (White) White Forest
Gen 6 - (Alpha Sapphire) Routes 102, 114
Gen 7 - (Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) N/A [Trade] | (Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee) Unobtainable
Gen 8 - (Shield) Route 2, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness | (Shining Pearl) Grand Underground | (Legends: Arceus) Unobtainable
Gen 9: (Scarlet/Violet DLC) Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods