Luvdisc (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Luvdisc (disambiguation).

Luvdisc Rendezvous Pokémon ラブカス Lovecus #370 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim Cacophony Cacophony Hydration Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 225 (39.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 2 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Luvdisc 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 19.2 lbs. 8.7 kg Luvdisc 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 110 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 116 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Luvdisc 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Luvdisc (Japanese: ラブカス Lovecus) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Luvdisc is a fish-like Pokémon with a relatively flat body in the shape of a heart. Loving couples gave this Pokémon its name after spotting it in the ocean waters. It is primarily light pink, with pale lips and circular markings on its cheeks. During the spring, it forms groups that turn the ocean's surface bright pink. Luvdisc lives in warm seas, where it makes its nest in the branches of Corsola or coral reefs. As shown in Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!, when two Luvdisc kiss, they are able to use their slender bodies as wings in order to fly for short periods of time.

In the anime

In the main series

Luvdisc in the anime

Major appearances

Caserin and Luverin

Both Misty and Daisy have a Luvdisc, nicknamed Caserin and Luverin. They acquired the two Rendezvous Pokémon in Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!. They found themselves the target of Butch and Cassidy under instructions from Dr. Namba.

Other

Juan's Luvdisc was first seen in The Great Eight Fate!. It was also used in the following episode in the Gym battle against Ash. Luvdisc first battled against Grovyle and won but lost against Corphish.

Minor appearances

Several Luvdisc also appeared in Clamperl of Wisdom.

Many wild Luvdisc appeared in multiple scenes of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea and at the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A few Luvdisc also appeared in Hold the Phione!.

Multiple Luvdisc appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

Multiple Luvdisc appeared in Going for the Gold!.

Multiple Luvdisc appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!. They were among the Pokémon who made their home in the wreck of the S.S. Cussler.

Multiple Luvdisc appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Multiple Luvdisc appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

Two Luvdisc appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!, A Shocking Grocery Run!, and SM007 where they were residing in Professor Kukui's lab alongside a Corsola.

Three Luvdisc appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.

Multiple Luvdisc appeared in SM012.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG110 Luvdisc May's Pokédex Luvdisc, the Rendezvous Pokémon. Luvdisc group together during breeding season, covering the surface of the ocean in a brilliant pink.

In Pokémon Generations

Luvdisc in Pokémon Generations

Multiple wild Luvdisc appeared in the waters that surrounded the Mossdeep Space Center in The Cavern.

In the manga

Luvdisc in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Wallace has a Luvdisc nicknamed Elizabeth that debuted in Short Shift for Shiftry. She is usually shown out of her Poké Ball, floating along beside him. Wallace relies on her to solve problems, as she is shown doing such things as putting out a burning scarf and releasing a Lileep and Anorith to test Ruby's worth at Wallace's request. Also, the two seem to share a bond, as he rarely, if ever, has to specify what he wants her to do. Like all of Wallace's Pokémon in the manga, she is incredibly beautiful and was able to defeat all of Ruby's top Contest Pokémon, excluding Feefee, in an unofficial Contest in a matter of minutes.

Wallace's mentor, Juan, also uses a pair of Luvdisc that first appeared in With a Spoink in Your Step II, who observe him as he trained Ruby and Sapphire.

The Battle Factory rented a Luvdisc which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom manga

Some Luvdisc appeared while Alpha and Omega dove underwater with their Wailmer.

In the TCG

Main article: Luvdisc (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Luvdisc live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped Pokémon earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean's waves. Sapphire Luvdisc's heart-shaped body is a symbol of love and romance. It is said that any couple meeting this Pokémon is promised a loving relationship that never ends. Emerald Luvdisc make the branches of Corsola their nests. There is a custom from long ago of giving a Luvdisc as a gift to express one's feelings of love. FireRed During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink. LeafGreen
Generation IV Diamond It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Its heart-shaped body makes it popular. In some places, you would give a Luvdisc to someone you love. SoulSilver
Generation V Black It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love. White Black 2 It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love. White 2
Generation VI X It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love. Y During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink. Omega Ruby Luvdisc live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped Pokémon earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean’s waves. Alpha Sapphire Luvdisc’s heart-shaped body is a symbol of love and romance. It is said that any couple meeting this Pokémon is promised a loving relationship that never ends.
Generation VII Sun If a Luvdisc is left on its own, it becomes despondent, leaving itself open to attack. That is when Pelipper snatch them up. Moon Loving couples have a soft spot for this Pokémon, so honeymoon hotels often release this Pokémon into their pools.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 128, Ever Grande City (Good Rod or Super Rod) Emerald Route 128, Ever Grande City (Good Rod or Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod) Platinum Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Route 27 (Surfing during a Swarm) Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Routes 4 and 13, Driftveil City, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fishing) Black 2 White 2 Routes 13 and 21, Seaside Cave, Undella Town, Humilau City (Fishing) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y Routes 8 and 12, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, Shalour City, Azure Bay (Old Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 128, Ever Grande City, Victory Road (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 9, Melemele Sea

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Ocean (Both Fields) Trozei! Phobos Submarine, Endless Level 29, Forever Level 29, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silver Trench (45F-54F), Far-off Sea (45F-54F) Ranger Safra Sea
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Miracle Sea (B1-B18, Deep Miracle Sea B1-B4) MD Sky Miracle Sea (B1-B18, Deep Miracle Sea B1-B4) Ranger: GS Coral Sea
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground Rumble U Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1We Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#4) Rumble World Silver Isles: Windy Sea (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island (All Areas) Picross Area 21: Stage 07

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Heart Scale (50%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Heart Scale (50%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Heart Scale (50%)
Black	White	Heart Scale (50%)
Black 2	White 2	Heart Scale (50%)
X	Y	Heart Scale (50%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Heart Scale (50%)
Sun	Moon	Heart Scale (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 43		103 - 150	196 - 290
Attack: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 97		91 - 163	179 - 322
Total: 330	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 1/1 ★
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 10/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 044 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 077 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 099 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100100% 10 1313 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1717 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2020 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15 2222 Heart Stamp Psychic Physical 06060 100100% 25 2626 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 3131 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 3434 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3737 Captivate Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4040 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— ——% 20 4242 Soak Water Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 4949 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luvdisc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luvdisc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Entrainment* Normal Status — 100% 15 Heal Pulse Psychic Status — —% 10 Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Splash Normal Status — —% 40 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 Water Sport Water Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Luvdisc in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Luvdisc in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luvdisc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Luvdisc can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Luvdisc cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luvdisc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.6% Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP Love is a wonderful thing! Do you love love? Don't you love love? 26%-50% HP Ohhh! My HP is in half! 1%-25% HP Oh, I can't! Wasn't my love enough? Level up I love leveling up! Don't you love it too?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: None Loops: 2 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry R-000 When Luvdisc gather, they apparently compete over which can jump the highest.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #272 Mega Boost Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.

Evolution

Unevolved Luvdisc  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Luvdisc images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Due to their similar appearance and identical typing, it was speculated that Alomomola would evolve from Luvdisc upon Alomomola's introduction to the public.

Origin

Luvdisc is based on the discus fish and certain other species of fish that appear to kiss each other (such as the kissing gourami). It is shaped like a heart symbol. Its Shiny colors may be a reference to having a heart of gold, which signifies a person or being completely without malice, whose nature is loving or caring.

Name origin

Luvdisc and Lovecus is a combination of love and discus or disc (in reference to its thin, flat body).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ラブカス Lovecus From love and discus French Lovdisc From love and discus or disc. Similar to English name Spanish Luvdisc Same as English name German Liebiskus From Liebe, Diskus, and Hibiskus Italian Luvdisc Same as English name Korean 사랑동이 Sarangdongi Combination of 사랑 sarang and 동이 dong'i Mandarin Chinese 愛心魚 Ài Xīn Yú Literally "Love fish". Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi लाभडिस्क Luvdisc Transliteration of English name

Related articles

• Caserin and Luverin

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