Lotad Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lotad in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarLotad Pokemon Shield 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 Shield Lotad Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Lotad Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lotad via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Astonish | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 3 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 6 |
| Mist | ice | Lv. 9 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 12 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 20 |
| Nature Power | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Giga Drain | grass | Lv. 28 |
| Rain Dance | water | Lv. 33 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 38 |
| Energy Ball | grass | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Lotad Locations
Lotad can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shield, including West Lake Axewell, Rolling Fields, and Dappled Grove. The most reliable spawn is at West Lake Axewell, where you'll find it between Lv. 8 and 14 by grass with a 60% encounter rate.
Galar Route 2
4 encounters- grassLv. 4-6Hidden encounters20%Frequent
- curryLv. 4-6Curry encounters19.63%Uncommon
- grassLv. 37-40Hidden encounters20%Frequent
- curryLv. 37-40Curry encounters19.75%Uncommon
Rolling Fields
1 encounter- grassLv. 7-10Hidden encounters40%
Dappled Grove
1 encounter- grassLv. 11-15Hidden encounters40%20%20%20%35%
West Lake Axewell
1 encounter- grassLv. 8-14Visible encounters60%