# Ludicolo - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Ludicolo builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Ludicolo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ludicolo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ludicolo
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 99.921%
- **Giga Drain**: 91.306%
- **Weather Ball**: 74.368%
- **Hydro Pump**: 66.074%
- **Focus Blast**: 30.856%
- **Surf**: 23.376%
- **Other**: 14.098%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.931%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.047%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 90.153%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.532%
- **Other**: 2.315%

## Common Teammates
- **Seismitoad**: 66.037%
- **Politoed**: 64.921%
- **Toxicroak**: 64.915%
- **Azumarill**: 64.915%
- **Chandelure**: 64.915%
- **Pelipper**: 35.023%

## FAQ for Ludicolo in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Ludicolo?
The most common moves for Ludicolo are Ice Beam, Giga Drain, Weather Ball, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is frequently paired with Seismitoad, Politoed, Toxicroak, Azumarill. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Ludicolo weak to and resistant against?
Ludicolo is weak to Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ludicolo?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ludicolo?
The top build for Ludicolo features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 88.242% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.931%) and the item **Life Orb** (90.153%).

### What is the most common role for Ludicolo?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Ludicolo often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ludicolo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ludicolo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ludicolo) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Ludicolo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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