Lotad Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lotad in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Lotad Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
Pokemon Platinum Lotad Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Lotad Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lotad via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Astonish | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Growl | normal | Lv. 3 |
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 5 |
| Nature Power | normal | Lv. 7 |
| Mist | ice | Lv. 11 |
| Natural Gift | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 19 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 25 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 31 |
| Rain Dance | water | Lv. 37 |
| Energy Ball | grass | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Lotad Locations
Lotad can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Sinnoh Route 203 Area, Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City, and Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City, where you'll find it at Lv. 26 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (slot2 sapphire).
Sinnoh Route 203 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 6Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
1 encounter- walkLv. 5Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
1 encounter- walkLv. 10Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
2 encounters- walkLv. 13Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
1 encounter- walkLv. 26Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare