Ludicolo is a mixture of a pineapple and a duck (or possibly a platypus). Ludicolo sports a green sombrero and a poncho. It is colored yellow with black eyes and an orange bill. Its hands are extremely large in comparison to other Pokémon's hands and its sombrero has a stem coming out of the top of it. There are several dark yellow stripes on its pineapple-like body and around its eyes is a patch of green.
Gender differences
A female has thinner stripes than a male.
Special abilities
Ludicolo can use several attacks such as Nature Power and Mega Drain, its attacks become even more powerful if it hears festive music as its muscles are filled with energy and the particles in its body begin to move faster. Ludicolo also has the power of happiness, its dancing influences other people and Pokémon to join the dance as well. As a last evolution, Ludicolo can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact
Behavior
Ludicolo are happy to a fault. They dance around without a care in the world all day. If a Ludicolo hears loud, happy music, it will come running to dance along to it. They can't resist joining in with people having a good time.
Habitat
Ludicolo is seen to live in the forests right next to the water. It is also said to appear near laughing children on Hiking Trails.
Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon. Ludicolo becomes extremely active whenever it hears a cheery rhythm. This can also lead it to exerting extreme power in battle.
Ludicolo begins dancing as soon as it hears cheerful, festive music. This Pokémon is said to appear when it hears the singing of children on hiking outings.
Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo's body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.
When it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent.
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Ludicolo is probably based on a duck, a Mexican dancer, and a giant pineapple.
Name origin
Ludicolo's name may be a combination of ridiculous, ludicrous, and loco, the Spanish word for crazy. Its Japanese name may be a combination of ルンルン runrun, happy or bouncy, and pappa, which may be the sound of a rapid drumbeat. It could also be a combination of rumba and kappa.
In other languages
German: Kappalores - From kappa and kokolores (fooling around).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Ludicolo images on Bulbagarden Archives.
