#0272
— Carefree Pokémon
Ludicolo
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Ludicolo is a water/grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 480 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 70) and a special attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Ludicolo. Build around what Ludicolo actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Ludicolo is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Ludicolo is a Water/Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Ground, Steel.
- Poison2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Water0.25× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Ludicolo has no type immunities.
To counter Ludicolo in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Water/Grass STAB attacks.
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Ludicolo's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
