Ludicolo (Pokémon)

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

Ludicolo Carefree Pokémon ルンパッパ Runpappa #0272 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim or Rain Dish Cacophony Cacophony Own Tempo Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Grass Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Ludicolo 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 121.3 lbs. 55.0 kg Ludicolo 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 181 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 216 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ludicolo 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	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

Ludicolo (Japanese: ルンパッパ Runpappa) is a dual-type Water/Grass Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Lombre when exposed to a Water Stone. It is the final form of Lotad.

Biology

Ludicolo is a bipedal plant Pokémon that appears to be a mixture of a pineapple and a duck. There is a green, sombrero-like growth on its head that is similar to a lily pad. Growing out of the top of its head is a short brown stem with a yellow spiky upper portion. Ludicolo has black eyes surrounded by a patch of green and an orange bill. Its body is covered with shaggy yellow fur and has several zigzagging brown stripes. The female has thinner stripes than the male. Ludicolo has large green hands with two black lines on its palms, and thick green legs with a black circle on the underside of its feet.

Ludicolo becomes more powerful when it hears festive music and will appear near laughing children on hikes. The reason is due to structures in Ludicolo's body that can produce energy when hit by sound waves with a cheerful rhythm. As it becomes more energetic and active, it will break into a dance. This allows Ludicolo to face enemies without fear. Being the result of evolution via Evolution stone, Ludicolo is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found near the water's edge.

Prior to Generation V, Ludicolo and its pre-evolved forms were the only known Pokémon that could have Rain Dish as an Ability.

Evolution

Ludicolo evolves from Lombre and is the final form of Lotad.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Lotad  Water  Grass

→

First Evolution Lombre  Water  Grass

→

Second Evolution Ludicolo  Water  Grass

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #021 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo's cells, making it more powerful. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance. Pearl Platinum HeartGold If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance. White Black 2 If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #057 Hoenn #021 X If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance. Y The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo's cells, making it more powerful. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #038 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo's cells, making it more powerful. Shield If it hears festive music, it begins moving in rhythm in order to amplify its power. Brilliant Diamond If it hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking out into a dance. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #106 Blueberry #— Scarlet There are structures throughout its whole body that produce energy when hit by sound waves with a cheerful rhythm. Violet Dancing with an upbeat rhythm energizes and emboldens it, letting it face any foe without fear.

Ludicolo in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Trade Sapphire Evolve Lombre Emerald Evolve Lombre FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Lombre Platinum Evolve Lombre HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Lombre Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black Trade, Event White Evolve Lombre Black 2 White 2 Evolve Lombre
Generation VI X Y Evolve Lombre Omega Ruby Trade Alpha Sapphire Evolve Lombre
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Lombre Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Trade Shield Dappled Grove Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Evolve Lombre Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Lombre Trozei! Secret Storage 1, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Lombre Ranger Fall City, Olive Jungle
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B1F-B12F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B1F-B12F) MD Blazing MD Stormy Wonder Mail codes Ranger: GS Canal Ruins
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Th Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (All Areas, Entrance Boss) Picross Area 21: Stage 02
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rayquaza Sea
Generation VIII MD DX Wyvern Hill (6F-15F) Mystery House: Silver Trench
Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX40 Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Dahlia & Ludicolo Café ReMix Ludicolo Team Event

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Campaign 6 Ludicolo	English	United States	20	August 21 to 27, 2004
BW	JR Kyushu Train Station Ludicolo	Japanese	Japan	50	April 2 to 22, 2012
BWB2W2	Toler Webb's Ludicolo	English	North America	30	April 14, 2013

Held items

Games		Held items
Sword	Shield	Mental Herb (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 480	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 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/21 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 011 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 Rem.Rem. Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Rem.Rem. Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 Rem.Rem. Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Rem.Rem. Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 Rem.Rem. Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 Rem.Rem. Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 Rem.Rem. Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 Rem.Rem. Teeter Dance Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 Rem.Rem. Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10 Rem.Rem. Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15

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

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 Tickle* Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ludicolo Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ludicolo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ludicolo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Tadpole Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP Amigo! Let us dance merrily! 26%-50% HP At half HP, it's hard to find the rhythm! 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I want to be cheerful... But I'm fainting... Level up Amigo! I leveled up! Time for a celebration!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village Connected to: Bellossom, Politoed, Maractus, Meloetta Connection Orb Set: 10 Phrases Normal Oh yeah! *dance dance* Ludicolo dance! Oh yeah! Low HP (< 50%) Oh no… Oh yeah…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: None Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 26 Max. exp.: 46 Browser entry R-134 Ludicolo dances cheerfully while singing. Its tune interferes with capturing.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-245 It launches leaf blades around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 70 - 130 15 #510 Mind Zap Delays your opponent's disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 173 Base Defense: 176 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bubble, Razor Leaf Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Blizzard, Solar Beam, Ice Beam*, Energy Ball*, Leaf Storm*, Scald*

Evolution data

Unevolved Lotad  Water  Grass

Level 14 →

First Evolution Lombre  Water  Grass

Water Stone →

Second Evolution Ludicolo  Water  Grass

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
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Ludicolo in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Ludicolo

In Once in a Mawile, Brock's Lombre evolved into a Ludicolo.

Other

Ludicolo debuted in Gotta Dance!. It kept showing up out of nowhere whenever the Poké-Baton was activated.

Ludicolo made its main series debut in Go Go Ludicolo!, under the ownership of Poncho. It battled Ash twice, defeating his Corphish with its defensive skills, and was also the target of one of Team Rocket's schemes.

In Like It or Lup It!, a trio of wild Ludicolo became involved in one of Team Rocket's schemes.

In A Faux Oak Finish!, a wild Ludicolo evolved from a Lombre when Professor Oak gave it a Water Stone.

In Good Friends, Great Training!, Tierno was revealed to have caught a Ludicolo to Ash, Serena, and Bonnie. In Valuable Experience for All!, it was used in Tierno's battle against Sawyer, but it was defeated by Aegislash.

In Up to Your Neck!, Ash and Goh requested a Ludicolo for its help in freeing a Marshtomp stuck in the ground. It used Rain Dance to soften the mud and helped pull it free.

Minor appearances

A Ludicolo appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Ludicolo appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG067 Ludicolo May's Pokédex Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon. Ludicolo becomes extremely active whenever it hears a cheery rhythm. This can also lead it to exert extreme power in battle.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP007 Ludicolo Dawn's Pokédex Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon. When Ludicolo listens to happy music, its power grows stronger, and it just has to dance. DP139 Ludicolo Ash's Pokédex Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon. If Ludicolo hears festive music, all its muscles fill with energy. It can't help breaking into a dance.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN041 Ludicolo Goh's Rotom Phone Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon. A Water and Grass type. When Ludicolo hears a lively rhythm, the cells in its body become more active.

In the manga

Ludicolo in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Brock's Ludicolo

Brock owns a Ludicolo in Ash & Pikachu.

Pokémon Adventures

Aqua Admin Shelly evolved her Lombre to a Ludicolo using her Water Stone whilst fighting Sapphire near Rustboro City in Mowing Down Ludicolo. She later used her to overpower Flannery's Vulpix using Nature Power.

A Ludicolo made a cameo appearance in Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise. It was one of the Pokémon Emerald rented during his Battle Factory challenge, but it was quickly traded for a different Pokémon.

The Battle Factory rented a Ludicolo, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.

At the other Battle Frontier, a Ludicolo appeared alongside Dahlia in Interrupting Ivysaur. Due to the results of the Battle Arcade's roulette, Dahlia swapped teams with Platinum. Ludicolo's powerful Water-type moves helped the challenger defeat her own Rapidash.

In the TCG

Main article: Ludicolo (TCG)

Other appearances

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

A Ludicolo appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu'.

Trivia

• Ludicolo's evolutionary line has several unique attributes:
  • They are the only Pokémon with a dual Egg Group of Water 1 and Grass.
  • They are the only Pokémon that can have the Ability Rain Dish without it being their Hidden Ability.
  • They are the only Water-type Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group.
• Ludicolo's evolutionary line can be seen as a parallel to Shiftry's family. Both of them are part Grass-type, they first evolve at level 14, and a respective Evolution stone is used to reach the final stage. Both are version-exclusive Pokémon between Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and are based on Japanese legendary creatures or yokai: Ludicolo's family are based on the kappa and Shiftry's is based on the tengu.
• Ludicolo is one of the few Pokémon with a gender difference whose official artwork depicts the female form.

Origin

Ludicolo seems to be based on a lily pad and the kappa, a Japanese yōkai that has a water-filled dish on its head and a turtle-like beak (although Ludicolo's beak is closer to that of a duck or platypus). The colors and shape of its body are similar to various fruits such as a gourd, pineapple, or papaya. It also resembles a stereotypical Mexican folk dancer or mariachi performer with its sombrero-shaped head, poncho-like body hair, and dancing movements.

Name origin

Ludicolo may be a combination of ludic (aimlessly playful), ludicrous, ridiculous (absurd or silly), paludicolous (inhabiting a marsh), and colocynth (a plant that bears a round, green fruit). It may also involve an anagram of loco (Spanish for crazy).

Runpappa may be a combination of ルンルン runrun (happy or bouncy) or rumba (a Cuban dance) and 河童 kappa or papaya (a green fruit native to Mexico).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ルンパッパ Runpappa From ルンルン runrun, rumba, 河童 kappa, and papaya French Ludicolo Same as English name Spanish Ludicolo Same as English name German Kappalores From Kappa and Kokolores Italian Ludicolo Same as English name Korean 로파파 Ropapa From lotus and kappa Mandarin Chinese 樂天河童 / 乐天河童 Lètiānhétóng From 樂天 / 乐天 lètiān, 河 hé, 童 tóng, and 河童 hétóng Cantonese Chinese 樂天河童 Lohktīnhòhtùhng From 樂天 lohktīn, 河 hòh, 童 tùhng, and 河童 hòhtùhng

More languages Albanian Ludikolo From the English name Arabic لوديكولو Ludikulu Transcription of English name Bulgarian Лудиколо Ludikolo Transcription of English name Greek Λουτίκολο Loutíkolo Transcription of English name Hebrew לודיקולו Ludikulu Transcription of English name Hindi फ़नटाना Funtaana Mongolian Людиколо Lyudikolo Transcription of English name Russian Лудиколо Ludikolo Transcription of English name Thai รุนปัปปา Runpappa Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Brock's Ludicolo

External links

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